1. Michael Phelps: Ryan Lochte Rivalry Will Keep Star from Historic London Showing

    Michael Phelps assures us that no results matter until the London Olympics next month. Of course, he's right. I have no idea how Phelps fared going into the Beijing Olympics four years ago...

    Kevin Merfeld Written by Kevin Merfeld about 11 months ago 186 reads 0 comments

  2. Brandon Roy: Knee Procedure Makes Former Star's Resurgence Very Possible

    Up until the night before training camp last season, the Blazers thought their All-Star guard Brandon Roy would play for them. And then he made the difficult decision to retire from basketball ...

    Kevin Merfeld Written by Kevin Merfeld about 11 months ago 2,810 reads 3 comments

  3. Wimbledon 2012: Andy Murray's Strong Start Gives Brits Hope of Title

    The last male Brit to win Wimbledon was Fred Perry in 1936. Wimbledon was televised for the first time the following year...

    Kevin Merfeld Written by Kevin Merfeld about 11 months ago 206 reads 0 comments

  4. Deron Williams: Nice Try, but Birthday Wishes Won't Keep Star PG with Nets

    Did free-agent point guard Deron Williams wish he could sign with the Brooklyn Nets when he blew out his birthday candles today? Well, the Nets sure hoped so, and used a billboard at least three babies high and five babies long to try to woo him...

    Kevin Merfeld Written by Kevin Merfeld about 11 months ago 562 reads 1 comments

  5. Germany vs. Italy: Die Mannschaft Holds Crucial PK Edge over Azzurri

    Italy has played to a draw in three of its four Euro 2012 matches, including a dramatic and daring 4-2 penalty kick win over England in the quarterfinals. If Italy is to knock off the juggernaut Germans in the semifinals on Thursday (2:45 p...

    Kevin Merfeld Written by Kevin Merfeld about 11 months ago 527 reads 2 comments

  6. Harrison Barnes: UNC Standout Worth the Risk at the Top of the Draft

    Imagine having the first two picks in the NBA draft . Going Blake Griffin followed by James Harden in 2009. John Wall and then DeMarcus Cousins in 2010. Kyrie Irving and Derrick Williams back-to-back last year...

    Kevin Merfeld Written by Kevin Merfeld about 11 months ago 196 reads 0 comments