Nike's CTR360 Trequartista AG

Aram Gumusyan gets his hands on a pair of Nike's CTR360 Trequartista AG to test out.

Ferrari racing toward Serie A competition?

After languishing with Perugia a year ago, Gabriel Ferrari has heated up for Foggia and set a course for Serie A, writes Ravi Ubha.

World Cup faces test of its brand value

In a global economy hamstrung by recession, the World Cup faces a test of its advertising brand value , writes Tim Martin.

A few questions, a few links

Wanted to clarify something from yesterday's blog: Some readers wondered why I'd praise this year's NCAA Tournament (which has featured few upsets and...

...defeated Estudiantes in the Club World Cup soccer tournament Saturday to win the championship. (AP Photo/Gustavo Ferrari

...defeated Estudiantes in the Club World Cup soccer tournament Saturday to win the championship. (AP Photo/Gustavo Ferrari

Life of Reilly

What do you learn when commuting with Kobe? Before the game starts he's already put in a full day's work.

Johnson gets off the mark in English football

Ravi Ubha takes a brief look at recent notable performances by U.S. players in Europe.

The World's Game (According to Us)

...Marbeck replied, "How fast are you driving and what car is it?" Beckham: "Too fast and the Ferrari. X." Later Marbeck texted that she was wearing, "an Armani spaghetti-strap dress" Beckham: "Sarah, them straps...

State Of The Fan

We still care, but it takes more to fire us up

Youth product Kassel looks to have bright prospects

Matt Kassel is one of the most promising prospects around. He's also proof that the the Red Bulls' youth system works, writes Kristian Dyer.

Ferrari on the verge of Sampdoria's first team

Surfing the 'Net and playing video games. Gabriel Ferrari is a typical U.S. teen, except he also plays in Serie A, writes Ravi Ubha.

THE NEXT GREAT SPORTS CITY?

When the World Cup comes to Cape Town's Green Point Stadium in 2010, everyone will be watching—but not just for the soccer. What happens if the games don't thrive?

Spurs' triumph, Mets' pratfall just a few memorable moments from '07

From the plight of Barry Bonds to the triumphs of the University of Florida, ESPN The Magazine unveils its 100 biggest stories of the year.

Salvaging American talent from abroad

To increase the MLS talent pool, teams should look at bringing home some of the overseas Americans, writes Ives Galarcep.