Is the ITF Making an Example out of Maria Sharapova?

There was no hurry for the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to decide on the length of Maria Sharapova‘s ban. It had to take enough time not to be reactionary on suspending one of the WTA’s most popular players of the 21st century for taking a drug recently added to WADA’s prohibited list. No matter what they decided, it would be a precedent, and there would be public scrutiny. A... 

Can Spain Make History and Make It a Hat-Trick of Titles at Euro 2016?

Spain’s qualifying campaign for Euro 2016 always looked too good to be true. At first glance, how could you possibly pick apart a record of nine wins from 10 games, which saw Spain score 23 goals and concede only three to qualify for the tournament as the comfortable winners of their group. It would seem ever so pedantic to cast aspersions. Even so, delve a little deeper, and Spain’s record... 

Wales Reliant on Strong Core, but Wide-Open Euro 2016 Group Gives Them Hope

Chris Coleman only ever played with a back three once as a club manager, the final game of the 2005-06 season, when his Fulham side beat Middlesbrough 1-0. Yet as manager of Wales, after struggling to a 2-1 win away in Andorra in their opening Euro qualifier, he has played with three at the back in any game in which there was any serious defending to be done—that is, not in the home games against... 

Why Nani’s Place in Portugal’s Starting XI Is Under Threat Ahead of Euro 2016

We spoke about Ricardo Quaresma on these pages just a few days ago. The Portugal winger’s career has long been fodder for such discussions, of course. We talked about the fallen idol, the career which could have been and the real sense of underachievement from a player who once promised so much. Obviously, something similar would have been written somewhere before, such has been his up, down... 

Euro 2016 Opener vs. Russia Is a Vital Step to Redemption for Hodgson’s England

Fear not football fans. If the build-up to Euro 2016 has felt interminable, it is not long now until the action actually begins. England manager Roy Hodgson is understandably anxious to begin a period that will rank among the most important of his long career. After a disappointing 2014 World Cup, he will be well aware that winning the opener with Russia on Saturday can be a vital step to redemption... 

Top Storylines to Follow During the 2016 Grass Court Season

The clay-court swing concluded with a bang at Roland Garros as Novak Djokovic finally completed the elusive career Grand Slam and Garbine Muguruza upended Serena Williams for her first major title. While they bask in their accomplishments, play shifts to the grass with Wimbledon almost here. Events are underway on the freshly trimmed lawns of Nottingham, s-Hertogenbosch and Stuttgart, where Roger Federer... 

Brazil Give Emphatic Response to Critics in Rout of Haiti at Copa America

Cue the jokes, then. Yes, it may only have been Haiti, but Brazil put on a masterclass with their 7-1 mauling of their more-than-obliging opponents on Wednesday evening in the Copa America Centenario. The scoreline is one that has haunted Brazil for nigh on two years. While a group-stage win over probably the weakest side in this tournament will not exorcise any lingering ghosts, coach Dunga has at... 

Stock Watch for Golf’s Top Stars Ahead of the 2016 US Open

The season’s second major (not to mention a glorious summer of golf) is nearly upon us. Difficult, almost sinister Oakmont Country Club will play host to the U.S. Open for the ninth time and the first since Angel Cabrera’s victory in 2007.  And, whaddya know, the Big Three—Jason Day, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy—lead the list of favorites, with the likes of Dustin Johnson,... 

France vs. Romania Betting Odds Preview, Euro 2016 Prediction

The winner in each of its past four contests, France kicks off Euro 2016 on Friday with a Group A matchup against Romania as a -325 (bet $325 to win $100) betting favorite at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. Romania will be gunning for its first Euro victory since 2000 as it hits the pitch as a heavy underdog.   Match Odds: France -325, Romania +1,100, Draw +400 (Matchup Report) All eyes... 

Mexico vs. Jamaica Betting Odds Preview, Copa America Prediction

Mexico can punch their ticket to the Copa America Centenario quarterfinals with a 10th straight win when they take on Jamaica on Thursday as strong -315 betting favorites (wager $315 to win $100) at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. Jamaica looks to bounce back from a sloppy 1-0 loss to Venezuela in their tournament opener, pegged as heavy underdogs in this Group C matchup at the Rose Bowl.   Match... 

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