For many people, Landon Donovan epitomizes merican soccer. The current Los Angeles Galaxy star rose to prominence in his country over 10 years ago and has been often associated with the ups and downs of the country.The star player recently announced that the 2014 World Cup will likely be his final appearance in the tournament."It's hard for me to imagine, sitting here, that I'll be able to walk in four years, much less play soccer," Donovan said according to ESPN. "So I would guess that this is my last chance of making a World Cup."In commemoration of Donovan's career, here is a look at his previous three World Cup appearances and his impact on American soccer.
While most of the world will be preoccupied with the Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal matchup, the remainder of the soccer viewers will be engaged with a round of 16 tie between Atletico Madrid and AC Milan.In the past one would expect AC Milan to be the runaway favorite in the tie, but the historic side has fallen on hard times and is expected to lose this match against a Diego Simeone team that is on the rise. How do these teams matchup?
LeBron James experienced a great deal of backlash after ditching Cleveland for Miami, but now an entirely new question has emerged: Will LeBron stay in Miami or will he ditch that city too
A new study from the American Academy of Neurology is offering more in-depth research about the potential health risks involved in playing football and the conclusion indicates that the traditional helmets worn by athletes are simply not safe enough.
Champions League soccer is back and the biggest matchup of the round of 16 will kick off the festivities on Tuesday when Barcelona visits Manchester City.
While most of the world will undoubtedly be paying close attention to the matchup between Barcelona and Manchester City, a smaller portion will take note of an equally engaging Champions league draw between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayer Leverkusen.The two teams enter this matchup with similar chances at passing onto the quarterfinals. Here is a preview of what each side has to offer.
The Copa del Rey final is one of the most hotly anticipated matches of recent seasons. Obviously every Barcelona-Real Madrid matchup is a reason for anticipation and joy in the soccer world, but seeing the two most famous clubs in the world renew their rivalry with a piece of hardware on the line is obviously a bigger treat than anyone could possible hope for.
The Champions League round of 16 gets underway on Tuesday. Back in December this publication ranked the remaining 16 clubs based on their previous performances. On the eve of the actual round of 16, we will relook at that list and see how the teams rank based on recent form. This is a look at which teams have the best chance to win the trophy and this also includes a look at their upcoming matchups and how that affects each team's respective tournament chances.
The first round of the men's hockey tournament at the Olympics has come to an end. Four teams have been given byes and the remaining eight sides have been grouped into do-or-die knockout rounds. Which teams are the favorites to take home gold after the first round? Here is how the nations stack up.
The attention of the World Cup usually centers on a few teams - the host nation, the defending Champion and the other top contenders. This particular tournament is special because it may see the end of an era. The end of the Spanish empire.
The World Cup is just four months away. With each passing week, we'll preview two of the 32 competitors leading up to the biggest tournament on the planet. The order is not pre-determined or predictable; we want to keep this exciting.The French were once among the top soccer nations in the World. Life has not been so great since 2006, but the nation has a lot of reasons to believe that it can make a deep run in this tournament.
Pharrell Williams performed at the NBA All-Star Game, but it wasn't just a night of one performer along with star basketball players. The famous rapper was joined by All-Stars in the music industry as well
36-year-old Jennifer Welter works for the Indoor Football League. 36-year-old Jennifer Welter works for the Indoor Football League. She isn't a league executive or a cheerleader for a team though -- instead, Welter is a professional football player.
All Star MVP Kyrie Irving leads East to a decisive victory. It's been a while, but the Eastern Conference finally secured a win in the NBA All Star Game largely thanks to the efforts of Cleveland Cavaliers' star point guard Kyrie Irving.
John Wall is your new Sprite Dunk champion. John Wall is your new Sprite Dunk Contest champion. The fourth year Washington Wizards point guard, in the midst of his best season as a professional, beat out defending champion Terrence Ross for the title.
