French Open 2013: Rafael Nadal Must Refocus to Capture 8th Roland Garros Title

The 2013 French Open is getting interesting. Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal seems to be battling more than just his competitors on the court. Rafa was recently peeved by a perceived scheduling slight by the Roland Garros officials. The king of clay spent two hours and 44 minutes on the French Open courts to dispatch Martin Klizan and, according to Simon Briggs of The Telegraph, isn’t... 

Exclusive: Sportscaster Andrés Cantor Talks About Mexico’s World Cup Qualifier

Andrés Cantor is one of the most respected Spanish-language football commentators. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Cantor has covered some of the most important sporting events in the planet, including the World Cup and the Summer Olympics. He is well known for his signature call of “goal,” which has been used in almost every country. He currently works in Telemundo; today, Andrés... 

European Tour Golfer Astounds with 2 Holes-in-One in Same Round

Andrew Dodt had what you might classify as a fairly good day.  Jason Sobel of GolfChannel.com reports the 27-year-old Australian golfer managed to ace two holes during the second round of the European Tour’s Nordea Masters on Friday.  That should now put all of your life’s accomplishments into perspective. I know my own personal mini-golf records seem rather silly by... 

French Open 2013: Under-the-Radar Matches to Watch for on Day 7 at Roland Garros

While tennis heavyweights like Victoria Azarenka, Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will be the center of attention on Court Philippe Chatrier Saturday at the 2013 French Open, a number of other talented players will be close by, looking to advance themselves on Day 7. Two perennial contenders on the women’s side will go head-to-head when former U.S. Open champion Samantha Stosur... 

French Open 2013: Odds Each Favorite Gets Upset Before Roland Garros Semis

Almost a week into the 2013 French Open and the biggest names in the Men’s draw have managed to stay in the hunt for the prestigious slam title. But with every match representing a step up in competition, no one is safe.  Entering the tournament as a top seed means dealing with pressure and getting everyone’s best shot. Navigating the bracket to the semifinals won’t be an easy... 

Italy vs. San Marino: Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction

Not many expected the San Marino side to compete with Italy in Friday’s international friendly between the two nations. And those who felt that way were vindicated after the referee blew his whistle for full time in this match.  Italy scored two goals on each side of the half to cruise to a 4-0 win over San Marino, giving the Azzurri nothing to complain about from Stadio Renato Dall’Ara... 

Italy vs. San Marino: Post Match Thoughts and Comment

Cesare Prandelli‘s used this meaningless friendly as an experimentation session with the Italian national team to test out new players and tactics. Minnows San Marino still haven’t managed to score a goal in World Cup qualifying and sit last in their group with zero points. For geographical purposes, this was an easy friendly to set up, and it also gives the San Marino players a chance... 

2013 French Open: A Rested Fabio Fognini Might Spell Trouble for Rafael Nadal

While Rafael Nadal battled Martin Klizan on Court Suzanne Lengien in the second round of the 2013 French Open, his third-round opponent, Fabio Fognini, was enjoying the day off. Due to rain delays, Nadal will have to play two days in a row. Fognini was able to complete his second-round match yesterday, a 6-2, 7-6(3), 2-6, 6-1 win over Lucas Rosol. Unhappy about his disadvantage, Nadal called the French... 

Confederations Cup: 10 Big Squad Questions Heading into the Tournament

It’s easy to be cynical about the Confederations Cup. The quadrennial competition, held in the year before the World Cup finals, often takes on the appearance of a FIFA money-grab, and beyond that it mostly serves as a trial run for the big tournament—a test of transit routes, ticketing strategies, stadium readiness and general infrastructure. The average fan won’t be all that concerned... 

Brazil vs. Mexico: Score, Recap and Analysis for Toulon Tournament Match

After a strong start from Mexico, the Brazilians took the lead just before halftime and controlled the action in the second half. They captured a big 1-0 win in this battle of under-20 sides in the Toulon tournament on Friday at Stade des Costières in Nîmes, France. The win gave the Brazilians an important early edge in Group B of the tournament. Mexico is the defending... 

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