What is wrong with Gerardo Martino's Barcelona? How can this possibly be the same team that won its first 10 competitive matches of the 2013-14 season (not including the Spanish Super Cup) and also managed to rack up wins in 13 of its first 14 Spanish League matches this season?
The Champions League gets back underway on Tuesday when Borussia Dortmund visits Zenit St. Petersburg in the round of 16.
This matchup is a rather interesting one as it features the "weakest" qualifying side against last year's tournament runner-up. Which team manages to take the advantage in the opening leg?
Another season. Another choke from the Pittsburgh Penguins. While they are no where near the level of the San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals in terms of choking, Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are building quite a resume. Here is a look at the highs and lows of the 2013-14 season for Pittsburgh.
Manchester United will look to continue building momentum when it takes on Olympiacos in the first leg of the Champions league round of 16. The team is currently on a three-game unbeaten run and recently signed Wayne Rooney to a lengthy contract. The team certainly feels great and will feel much better if it manages a favorable result on Tuesday.
Here is how the English side stacks up against its Greek rivals.
Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez could face each other for the fifth time if the Mexican boxing icon wins against Mike Alvarado in their upcoming fight on Saturday at The Forum in Los Angeles.
Portugal coach Paulo Bento is confident that star forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be fully fit in time for their upcoming campaign in 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil next month.
Michael Sam has been in the spotlight even before the 2014 NFL Draft after openly coming out as gay, with some detractors calling him "overrated." But was Sam an undeserving target of such criticism?
Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez may be out for the rest of the 2014 MLB season with an elbow injury. Should the Marlins trade for a replacement? And if so, who could they get?
Group H is one that is passing under the radar as it does not contain any of the major contenders. Belgium and Russia are seen as favorites, but the group also contains South Korea and Algeria. The latter side has a huge task on its hands as it is undoubtedly the least favored side in the tournament. Can the Algerians surprise the world and make a run at the knockout rounds?
Major League Baseball has featured several all time great players from Latin America, such as Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez. But baseball is always looking for its next generation of superstars, and here are a few of the most exciting new Latino baseball players who may end up having breakout seasons this year.
The Spanish League title race got very interesting this past weekend when Barcelona and Atletico Madrid both managed to drop all three points while Real Madrid pulled ahead with a huge win.
Group of G will be the most watched Group at the World Cup this summer. The idea of watching the Germans, Americans, Portuguese and Ghanese face off is extremely exciting as it provides an opportunity for major upsets. Which team will be the surprise of the group?
Moyes' inaugural season with the club has been woeful to say the least. Here are the five worst performances of his career with United this season. They are in no particular order.
Didier Drogba will renew his relationship with Chelsea when the English side visits his current team Galatasaray in the Champions League.
That will be the central storyline between these two sides. Will Drogba beat his former manager Jose Mourinho? Or will Chelsea continue its terrific play of late?
Real Madrid will look to continue its strong play when it takes on Schalke 04 on Wednesday in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.
Despite an unbeaten run of 26 straight games, the Spanish giants have won only one time in their last 24 matches in Germany and struggled mightily a year ago against Borussia Dortmund. Madrid lost 2-1 against Dortmund in the group stage before being destroyed 4-1 in the first leg of the UCL semifinal.
How do the two sides match up?
The relationship between soccer and the media has not been on good terms this week. On Tuesday, three stories broke regarding major soccer personalities clashing with different media sources. Here is a survey of what happened.
