Neymar’s Copa No Show: Should Clubs Be Dictating When Players Do and Don’t Play?

During Dunga’s failed Copa America Centenario mission that ultimately cost the then-Brazil manager his job, there was one glaring omission from his 23-man squad: Neymar. The player missed the tournament, his club, Barcelona, only agreeing to release him for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics in August, as per Globo Esporte. Brazil were insipid for much of the tournament, springing into life... 

Mario Gotze, Thomas Muller Respond to Germany Criticism at Euro 2016

Germany stars Mario Gotze and Thomas Muller have both shrugged off criticism of their performances at the UEFA European Championship ahead of their clash with Northern Ireland on Tuesday. The world champions were well below their best in attack against Poland in their most recent outing, drawing 0-0, with the aforementioned duo struggling. Gotze seemed unfazed when asked about his poor form, though,... 

Portugal and Fernando Santos Are Still Searching for a Euro 2016 Breakthrough

As Portugal are finding out, the very nature of this extended European Championship is that it isn’t always about how you start but how you finish. There have been a huge number of matches in which teams plugging away have finally got their rewards in the closing moments: France against Romania and Albania, Spain against the Czech Republic and England against Wales are among those that come to... 

Italy’s Emanuele Giaccherini Is the Embodiment of Antonio Conte’s Coaching Ethos

Much has been made of the choices Italy manager Antonio Conte made when he finalized his 23-man roster for the 2016 UEFA European Championship earlier this month. The general consensus was that it was one of the weakest groups the Italians have put together for a major tournament.  Part of that couldn’t be helped.  Injuries to Juventus‘ Claudio Marchisio (torn ACL) and Paris Saint-Germain’s... 

Chile’s Sharp Improvement Gives Them Huge Chance of Winning Copa America Again

Last year Chile won the Copa America for the first time in their history. Now La Roja are starting to believe they can do it again. However, roll back to the evening of June 10—when they were drawing 1-1 with Bolivia in the 99th minute of a gritty clash—and the wave of confidence they are currently riding wasn’t even a speck on the horizon. Having been beaten by Argentina in the tournament’s... 

The Sky Is the Limit for Dustin Johnson After Major Breakthrough at the US Open

The future is looking brighter for Dustin Johnson now that he has dumped the title of “Mr. Almost” and donned the mantle of U.S. Open champion. And it won’t be at all surprising if golf sees him hoist a few more trophies at majors in the next few years. For starters, he’ll never again be dogged by claims that he’s the finest golfer on the planet to never win the big one.... 

USGA’s Rules Faux Pas Only Adds to Dustin Johnson’s Gutsy US Open Win

The sarcastic, stinging phrase was first uttered decades ago, although its original author has been forgotten in the mists of time. Over the years, the biggest event run by the U.S. Golf Association has been fraught with bad administration, head-scratching decisions and too many raging egos to mention. It finally prompted one wit to caustically crack: “The U.S. Open: The greatest event in the... 

Moments That Defined the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont

Oakmont Country Club is widely regarded as one of the best U.S. Open venues in the country, and it certainly did not disappoint at the 116th playing of the U.S. Open Championship. This major had it all. There were gruesome injuries, epic rain storms, Tin Cup-esque stories, meltdowns, triumphs and a little bit of controversy sprinkled on top. In the end, a worthy champion emerged and Oakmont’s... 

US Open Golf Prize Money 2016: Final Leaderboard, Total Purse and Payouts

There was no U.S. Open collapse this time for Dustin Johnson.  The 31-year-old is finally a major champion after winning the U.S. Open on Sunday with an overall score of four under par. But much like Johnson’s other performances in major tournaments, it came with controversy, as Johnson’s ball moved on the fifth green before he attempted a par putt. After he reached the 12th tee, USGA... 

US Open 2016: Biggest Winners and Losers from Oakmont

For those who like their major championships with a side of drama, it was a masterpiece. The U.S. Open at Oakmont had intermittently awful weather, a lingering anonymous interloper and a final round that included a meltdown, a redemption and a look at the perpetual silliness of golf rules. When the sun went down in suburban Pittsburgh, Dustin Johnson was the 2016 U.S. Open champion. But the story of... 

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