Picking the Cities and Stadiums for the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifiers in 2013

The United States men’s national team faces a big year in 2013 with World Cup qualification the biggest item on the agenda. In the CONCACAF hexagonal, the final round of World Cup qualification for the USMNT, the U.S. will face off against Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, Mexico and Jamaica in home-and-away series. U.S. Soccer tends to look at several factors when choosing World Cup qualification... 

Picking a Spain Starting XI Without Barcelona and Real Madrid Players

Spain is currently the best team in football and is in the middle of their Golden Age. The current team is experiencing historic success which also coincides with Barcelona being one of the most dominant club teams ever. This often causes some to inaccurately say that Spain is basically just Barça without Lionel Messi. While the differences in tactics, attacking ability and even formation are... 

10 Bold Predictions for Golf in 2013

It’s the time of year for resolutions and predictions. We all do them with the expected variety of success, and they certainly are great for entertainment. With the start of the PGA Tour 2013 season just four days away, it’s time to make some out-on-the-edge predictions about what’s going to happen with the best golfers in the world this year. Check out my 10 bold predictions for... 

Americans Abroad Wrap

This weekend’s action by Americans playing abroad focused almost exclusively on matches in England as many of the world’s leagues are on their winter hiatus. Still, there was plenty of action to talk about highlighted by the efforts of Clint Dempsey, Brad Guzan, Eric Lichaj and Tim Howard. Here is how the Americans playing abroad fared this weekend. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Why the Masters Shouldn’t Admit Winners from Each PGA Tour Event

The Masters. It is considered by many links enthusiasts to be the best golf tournament in the world. From “Amen Corner” to the green jacket, the Augusta National Golf Club gives the event a certain air of ritualistic fervor rivalled only by the Old Course at St. Andrews.  Many of the club’s rules, such as a ban on female members and an all-African American caddie requirement,... 

Why Rory McIlroy May Curse They Day He Opened Up His Personal Life

There’s a lot that Rory McIlroy can learn from Tiger Woods in terms of what to do on the golf course, and of course there is a lot McIlroy can learn from Woods in terms of what not to do off of the course. Woods, needless to say, made a mess of a seemingly perfect life in November 2009, and has been struggling to repair both his life and golf game ever since. McIlroy has so far proven to be far... 

Rafael Nadal: Australian Open Withdrawal Raises Red Flags About Rafa’s Future

Rafael Nadal has had an astonishingly great career, which is good because his glory days are now officially behind him.  This isn’t a conclusion at which I’m happy to arrive, but the news of Rafa’s withdrawal from the Australian Open makes it unavoidable. In case you’ve missed it, Nadal was set to return from a knee injury that has kept him off the professional court... 

Why Phil Mickelson Is Just Short of Being an All-Time Great

Phil Mickelson has never won a U.S. Open. He has never won a British Open. Lefty has won a lot of tournaments over his 22-year professional career and ranks tied for ninth with 40 victories throughout his time on the PGA tour. In any given tournament, he can be a formidable opponent. However, when it comes to walking with the greats, Mickelson is a couple of foursomes behind the giants of the game. Based... 

The 10 Most Memorable Images of Golf in 2012

The golf photographer has as his subject both the great drama of sport and the supreme beauty of nature. Historically, these two elements have come together to create some truly enduring images. While none of the top 10 golf photos of 2012 are as iconic as the Ben Hogan One Iron at Merion or Nicklaus’ final trip across the Swilcan Bridge, many compelling scenes of emotion and absurdity were captured... 

Brisbane International 2013: Schedule, Live Stream, TV Info and More

With the 2013 Australian Open just weeks away, the world’s top tennis players on both the men’s and women’s sides are gearing up for a brand new year, which will begin in Brisbane, Australia for many. The 2013 Brisbane International is an annual tournament held just before the much-anticipated Aussie Open and has produced a list of past champions including Andy Murray, Andy Roddick,... 

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