Why Portugal’s Ricardo Quaresma Can Make a Long-Awaited Impact at Euro 2016

His place on myriad “failed wonderkid” lists has long been assured, but there are signs that Ricardo Quaresma could finally—at the age of 32—be about to showcase his remarkable talents on the global stage. The early success, the money-spinning move to Barcelona, the switch to Serie A, the disastrous loan to England, a spell in the United Arab Emirates—Quaresma’s... 

Why 2016 Will Be the Year Lionel Messi Strikes Gold with Argentina

If Argentina are to break their 23-year trophy drought with the Copa America Centenario crown, Lionel Messi will once again be vital to their chances. But worrying scenes in San Juan, Argentina, showed the Albiceleste will also have to keep their captain and talisman wrapped in cotton wool to make sure La Pulga can explode stateside over the course of June. It was a picture no Argentina fan could stomach.... 

Imprecise Italy Leaves Scotland Friendly with Few Answers

On Sunday, Italy arrived in Malta for their first friendly match in their run-up to the 2016 UEFA European Championship. The match against Scotland, played in the Maltese national stadium in Ta’ Qali, was also the only game for Antonio Conte to evaluate his 30-man provisional roster before Tuesday’s deadline for submitting his final squad. That gave the game an importance far beyond... 

Can James Rodriguez Rejuvenate Himself and Inspire Colombia at the Copa America?

James Rodriguez lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy on the San Siro pitch and managed a grin. Less than 24 hours later, he strode out on to the field at the Santiago Bernabeu with a Real Madrid scarf draped round his neck, before giving a short, celebratory speech to the fans. Winning the Champions League—his first and Madrid’s 11th—before heading to the Copa America Centenario... 

2016 French Open: Bold Predictions for the 2nd Week

The second week of the 2016 French Open will move on without Roland Garros’ greatest conqueror—Rafael Nadal. The Spanish champion’s shocking withdrawal has left a hollow aftermath for tennis fans who anticipated a semifinal showdown with Novak Djokovic. Even with the drama of Nadal vs. Djokovic no longer possible, attention will turn more to the world No. 1 and his quest... 

NCAA Men’s Golf Championships 2016: Results, Leaderboard Standings from Sunday

The conclusion of three rounds of play cut the 2016 NCAA Men’s Golf Championships field in half Sunday in Eugene, Oregon.   The 30 teams played three rounds of stroke play from Friday to Sunday, with the top 15 now still alive. Those remaining will play one more round of stroke play Monday, with the top eight schools moving on to match play to determine a champion. The individual champion... 

2016 French Open: Best and Worst Dressed in Paris

Although rain and thunderstorms dampened the first week of the 2016 French Open, sky blue shown brightly over the red clay at Roland Garros.  Worn by Nike sponsored stars Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Eugenie Bouchard, bright blue seemed to be the primary color of choice.  Adidas went for a turn on the wild side with its Y-3 zebra-looking collection. Promising young players Dominic Thiem... 

Jordan Spieth Wins 2016 Dean & DeLuca Invitational: Score, Highlights, Reaction

Jordan Spieth has endured undeniable struggles since his back-nine collapse at the Masters, which made his home-state victory at the Dean & DeLuca Invitational all the more significant. Spieth fired a five-under 65 in Sunday’s final round at Colonial Country Club in Forth Worth, Texas, posting a 17-under total that bested runner-up Harris English by three strokes. In addition to taking... 

Monaco Grand Prix 2016: Winners and Losers from Monte Carlo Race

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory of the 2016 Formula One season in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix. After an unfortunate start to the campaign, the three-time world champion suffered yet more reliability issues in qualifying and was forced to settle for third on the grid as Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo secured the first pole position of his career. But with a helping hand from the Mercedes... 

Dean & DeLuca Invitational 2016: Final Leaderboard Scores, Prize-Money Payouts

After three runner-up finishes in his home state of Texas, Jordan Spieth broke through on Sunday for his first win in the Lone Star State at the Dean & DeLuca Invitational.    Spieth carded a five-under 65 in Sunday’s final round at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, punctuated by three closing birdies to separate himself from Harris English by three strokes. Below is an overview... 

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