Golfers' code of honor compromised by viewer input, modern technology
Professional golf values its history and traditions perhaps more than any other sport. Part of this reverence includes the expectation that players not only know the rules, but also that ...
NHL shoots itself in foot over stubborn Olympic decision
During a press conference in Beijing last week at which the National Hockey League (NHL) announced two preseason games between the Vancouver Canucks and the Los Angeles Kings in China ...
Qin bears the brunt for a league getting used to the spotlight
It's fair to say that the Chinese Super League (CSL) is feeling its age. This current iteration of Chinese soccer's top flight began in 2004 and now it appears just ...
Kansas fans should be satisfied with Self's record
College basketball fans in Lawrence, Kansas know that only three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and annual criticism of Bill Self's NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) tournament record. ...
Empty loss leaves China with mountain to climb for World Cup qualification
After the euphoric reaction to China's 1-0 victory against South Korea in Changsha last week, the mood will be somewhat more subdued Wednesday morning after China lost to Iran by ...
Southgate's new era starts with a loss and routine win but still on right track
Gareth Southgate's brave new era may not have gotten off to an ideal start in Germany last week where England lost 1-0 before a low-key 2-0 win over Lithuania on ...
Blind latest to oversee Dutch disappointment
Is there a more disappointing national team than the Netherlands? Their latest setback came in Sofia where they lost 2-0 to Bulgaria in their World Cup qualifier. The defeat saw ...
Lippi effect is clearly working but Road to Russia remains uphill struggle
In the week when a new-look England took on Germany, it's fitting that China took on South Korea. The Koreans are the dominant force on the continent and have a ...
Fans can't help but follow 'march to madness'
Few sports monikers are more apropos than “March Madness,” the colloquial term for the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, which just concluded its first full ...
Wenger alone should decide when to call time
It's time for Arsene Wenger to go. That's the view of what seems to be the majority of his side's supporters right now. But fans of Arsenal, if not Arsene, ...
As Arsenal's woes deepen, Wenger must decide on his future soon
All good things must come to an end, but not for Arsene Wenger and his tenure at Arsenal, it seems. This season has gradually unraveled as the team have gone ...
Germany ideal opponents as Southgate looks for blueprint for England revolution
It's fitting that Gareth Southgate's first game in charge of England since he became the permanent manager of the national team is against Germany on Wednesday. While it might only ...
Kingsmeadow plays host to night worth its weight in gold
While the world was transfixed on the ding-dong between Manchester City and Monaco on the Mediterranean coastline, there was another game that caught the attention. This one was not played ...
'Slave master' comments are inappropriate
Over the course of a 6-month NBA regular season, the average player is bound to say something dumb during a post-game interview. Just ask Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala.
ICC China hoping to avoid repeat of last year's fiasco
For the third year in a row, the International Champions Cup (ICC) will have a China component, with Italian giants Inter and AC Milan, German clubs Borussia Dortmund and Bayern ...
Barcelona, Arsenal experience historic week but for different reasons
This past week in the Champions League was a strange one. There were three very one-sided games but it was a week that will be remembered in history. Barcelona's 6-1 ...
Lack of challenge for Celtic is holding back Scottish game
Sunday was the fourth Old Firm derby of the season, and the first that Celtic have not won. In fact, this side have dropped just four points in the league ...
MLS player survey makes for fascinating insight into the US game
Along with All-Star games, general razzmatazz and the Scoreboard Bar at San Jose Earthquakes Avaya Stadium (the longest outdoor bar in North America), you can add ESPN's annual survey of ...