Can Dunga Clean Up His Brazil Mess in Time to Challenge for the Copa America?

Fractional. The difference between Brazil humiliatingly losing the first game of the Copa America Centenario against Ecuador and escaping with a 0-0 draw. So fractional that the latter happened at the Rose Bowl in Santa Clara, when it should have been the former. Miller Bolanos‘ effort from the byline was fumbled in by Brazil’s goalkeeper Alisson at his near post; it was an embarrassing... 

Thiago Motta as Italy’s No. 10 Inconsequential to the Azzurri’s Euro 2016 Quest

In the week since Italy manager Antonio Conte announced his final choices for his 23-man roster for the 2016 UEFA European Championship, there has been a lot of controversy in his selections. Faced with a rash of injuries, especially to his midfield, the former Juventus boss went for experience over youth.  Inexperienced but talented players like Giacomo Bonaventura, Marco Benassi and Jorginho... 

Could Euro 2016 Be to France What Euro 2008 Was to Spain?

On the lawn of the Chateau de Clairefontaine—where the French national team has its central hub—there stands a gigantic replica of the World Cup trophy. The players take no notice of it any more. It may stand as a tribute to the country’s greatest sporting triumph, but its pertinence has somewhat waned given that 18 years have now passed since it was lifted by Les Blues. It is, in... 

How Long Will Novak Djokovic’s Grand Slam Window Stay Open?

Novak Djokovic has usually been a late bloomer, and his Grand Slam success is a hard-earned reminder. After the Serb’s breakthrough major championship at the 2008 Australian Open, it took him three more years to mature into Djokovic version 2.0—the best player in tennis. That first peak effectively ended with his epic 2012 Australian Open win over Rafael Nadal, and he knocked around as... 

Old Guard Provides USMNT with Needed Burst of Life at Copa America

Much of the talk surrounding the United States men’s national team entering the Copa America Centenario was about the dynamic young players in the squad. But in Tuesday’s 4-0 win over Costa Rica, the old guard—led by Clint Dempsey and Jermaine Jones—proved why it is a fixture in Jurgen Klinsmann’s starting XI. Dempsey opened the scoring from the spot in the ninth minute... 

Sunil Gulati Comments on Jurgen Klinsmann’s Job Security

The United States men’s national soccer team has failed to break through under head coach Jurgen Klinsmann, and U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati addressed the boss’ job security in advance of the team’s Tuesday evening Copa America Centenario showdown against Costa Rica.  Speaking to reporters in Chicago, Gulati didn’t offer up an ultimatum regarding... 

Brazil vs. Haiti Betting Odds Preview, Copa America Prediction

Brazil will be gunning for just their second win of 2016 on Wednesday night when they take on Copa America tournament long shot Haiti as heavy -800 (bet $800 to win $100) betting favorites at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. Losers of three straight, Haiti hits the pitch as heavy underdogs.   Match Odds: Brazil -800, Haiti +2200, Draw +700 With just one win in four matches in 2016—and... 

Shot at Twice and Still Thriving: Mehmet ‘The Spider’ Topal Is Turkey’s Rock

Mehmet Topal can often be found signing autographs and talking with fans after games. The Spider is one of the most widely respected players in Turkey. He doesn’t seem like the kind of guy who’d be shot at, but he has been. Twice. And, obviously, he’s lived to tell the tale. Topal grew up in Battalgazi, a provincial backwater of Malatya in eastern Turkey—a region that lacks... 

Serena Williams Comments on Equal Pay for Women, More in ‘Glamour’ Interview

Serena Williams is the biggest star in women’s tennis, and the world No. 1 used her platform to advocate for financial equality within the sport during a recent interview with Glamour‘s Melissa Harris Perry. Responding to a question regarding the United States women’s national soccer team’s fight for equal pay, Williams offered a strong take on the issue: These sports have... 

Preview and Predictions for the 2016 FedEx St. Jude Classic

Following William McGirt’s surprise victory at the Memorial Tournament, the first of his career, the PGA Tour heads south to Memphis, Tennessee, and TPC Southwind for the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and company are due to face a tricky par-70 layout, which PGATour.com’s fantasy expert, Rob Bolton, describes as a “second shot golf course,” writing: …it’s... 

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