With the UEFA EURO 2008 tournament from Austria-Switzerland just hours away, the Sportable staff will bring you team previews leading up to the opening match. Group by group, we will discuss team rosters, flaws. and chances of being crowned European Champions.
Group D Matches:
June 10th: vs. Greece (Wals Siezenheim Stadium, Salzburg)
June 14th: vs. Spain (Tivoli-Neu Stadion, Innsbruck)
June 18th: vs. Russia (Tivoli-Neu Stadion, Innsbruck)
Larsson and Company still looking for first major trophy
The only time Sweden has lifted a trophy in the soccer world came in 1948 during the Olympic Games London. Since then, the Swedes haven’t sniffed anything but early round exits and an occasional semi-final appearance here and there. Can things go differently for them in Austria and Switzerland?
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Hosts: Sonny, Ryan, Rich and Kevin
In this episode, the entire Sportable staff discussed the dream NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, which tips off tonight in Beantown. Can Kobe Bryant complete his MVP season with his first ring without Shaquille O’Neal. Or will Boston’s Big Three win their first ring? Also, how in the world is Doc Rivers going to outcoach Phil Jackson?
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With the UEFA EURO 2008 tournament from Austria-Switzerland just days away, the Sportable staff will bring you team previews leading up to the opening match. Group by group, we will discuss team rosters, flaws. and chances of being crowned European Champions.
Group D Matches:
June 10th: vs. Russia (Tivoli-Neu Stadion, Innsbruck)
June 14th: vs. Sweden (Tivoli-Neu Stadion, Innsbruck)
June 18th: vs. Greece (Wals Siezenheim Stadium, Salzburg)
Will They Finally Stop Underachieving?
It is one of the biggest puzzles in world soccer: Why in the world have Spain consistently failed in international tournaments? With arguably the deepest domestic league in the world, the consistent disappointment of Spain’s national team is one of soccer’s biggest mysteries. Time and time again, they have shown up to the World Cup and European Championships with loaded rosters…and time and time again, they’ve let everybody down. For EURO 2008, the script remains the same. Can La Furia Roja hoist their first major trophy since winning EURO ‘64?
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Is Poker a Sport?
A lot of people who enjoy sports also play poker. It’s not a very demanding game physically but very competitive, especially at the top level. The best poker players in the world are treated like sports stars, and the high-stakes tables at the
best poker sites are always viewed by lots of fans cheering for their favorites.
