'The Hunter' targets Euro 2012
Philadelphia seems an unlikely setting for a tense Euro 2012 moment. Yet on Wednesday night, in Rocky Balboa's hometown, Dutch hopes of a first Euro…
The Sporting life in Kansas City
With the European season hitting the home stretch, it's understandable if most soccer fans aren't paying too much attention to MLS. This is a pity, …
Forget the flag -- where's the video review?
Amazingly, my beloved Baggies rolling over against Manchester City like a puppy at a dog-treat convention Wednesday night is only the second greates…
David Moyes for England manager
I saw "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" last Sunday night. It's the type of movie that's a pleasant distraction on a long-haul flight, but doesn't reall…
Sneijder's the solution
It's been a lost season for Inter Milan. And the same can be said for their stylish Dutch playmaker, Wesley Sneijder. Plagued by injuries all season…
Rooting for Roberto Di Matteo
As a neutral, it's not easy to root for Chelsea. The odious oligarch, the crass captain and a long-running parade of pouting players too numerous to m…
Calling Captain America
I shouldn't have been surprised when I read a few weeks back that Glasgow Rangers had entered administration. The Ibrox giants have been inching to…
RvP for MVP
Arjen Robben was the toast of Wembley on Wednesday night, scoring twice in a 3-2 Netherlands win over England, but it's his Dutch teammate Robin van P…
How about Lambert for Spurs?
Don't worry, Spurs fans; if Harry Redknapp takes the England manager's job in the next few weeks, it won't be the end of the world. After all, he'll l…
Egypt is on my mind
I was in Indianapolis last week. The weather was mild, and lots and lots of families were out and about, enjoying the Super Bowl Village and riding th…
