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The CONCACAF Gold Cup started with 12 squads looking to prove they are the best in the region, but only four remain. After the group stage knocked four teams out of the running, another four were sent home after losing in the quarterfinals. However, what remains is a selection of squads that make up the elite portion of North and Central American soccer. There are three matches remaining in this prestigious...
Published: July 23, 2013
As a team, the United States has been dominant to this point in the Gold Cup. However, there are certain players performing better than others. Key performers like Landon Donovan, Chris Wondolowski and Joe Corona have helped the squad outscore opponents 16-3 in four wins. The only problem is that the competition gets harder from here on out. Honduras defeated Costa Rica in the quarterfinals, which...
Published: July 22, 2013
Although both Panama and Mexico can be inconsistent offensively, each side has quality scorers who can change matches in a hurry. After an opening loss, Mexico has won three matches in a row and has outscored opponents 6-1. Meanwhile, Panama showcased its offensive ability in the quarterfinal with its 6-1 win over Cuba. These teams will now battle Wednesday to see which squad will compete in the CONCACAF...
Published: July 22, 2013
You do not always need to wait for a Grand Slam to see some of the top tennis players in the world. Many elite players are competing at the Credit Agricole Suisse Open Gstaad in Switzerland. The Swiss Open is an ATP 250 tournament on clay, a rarity for the late summer months and one of the last of the year. Starting in August, all of the events are on hard courts. While some choose to get a start...
Published: July 22, 2013
Phil Mickelson has always been one of the better players of his generation. However, his latest victory at the British Open proves that he is among the best ever in the sport. While there is no specific number of elite players in history, the upper echelon is a tough one to crack. From Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen to Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, there is certainly a group that stands above the...
Published: July 15, 2013
With the U.S. Open being the only Grand Slam remaining in the tennis season, some of the top players in the world will prepare for the hard-court tournament at the Atlanta Open. The event features mostly American competitors and a few others looking to improve their record and their level of play in the coming weeks. Additionally, the winner will hope to gain some momentum heading into one of the top...
Published: July 15, 2013
While the United States came into the Gold Cup attempting to win, the tournament is just as important to evaluate players before the World Cup. Through two matches, coach Jurgen Klinsmann has been able to do both with victories over Belize and Cuba. In these contests, a few players have stood out enough to believe that they have already earned a spot on the World Cup roster. Although a lot can change...
Published: July 11, 2013
After two draws started off the action on Day 1 of the women’s Euro 2013, there were two more on the second day. Day 2 featured the first action for Group B, which is arguably the toughest selection of teams in the tournament. Not only does this group include five-time defending champion Germany, but Norway, Netherlands and Iceland all represent some of the best teams in Europe. While there...
Published: July 8, 2013
The CONCACAF Gold Cup might not have the prestige of other international tournaments, but the United States needs these matches to help prepare for the 2014 World Cup. With one of the deepest teams in this event, head coach Jurgen Klinsmann decided to take a much different roster than the one that has competed in qualifying matches over the past few months. As a result, there are a number...
Published: July 6, 2013
If we have learned anything at major golf events over the past few years, it is that anyone is capable of winning. Since the start of 2009, there have been 17 different champions at the 18 majors. Only Rory McIlroy has won multiple championships over this stretch, earning titles at the 2011 U.S. Open and 2012 PGA Championship. This means that while Tiger Woods remains the favorite to win the 2013 British...