10 Copyright (c) 2009 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://ca.sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/ca/sports/ui/ysp_ca_logo_rss.gif Latest opinons from Martin Rogers. http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/top/expertsarchive?author=Martin+Rogers Unlike last year, David Beckham leaves for his AC Milan loan without any questions about his commitment to MLS. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:46:00 PST mls urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mls,article,ro-beckham112409:1 Landon Donovan could've left for Europe with an MLS title. Instead, he'll bring his rep of big-game failures. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:19:00 PST mls urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mls,article,ro-donovan112309:1 The MLS playoffs' last seed not only proved it belonged, but it also showed it was a worthy champion. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:44:00 PST mls urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mls,article,ro-realsaltlake112209:1 If Sepp Blatter won't replay the France-Ireland game, the least the FIFA president can do is punish Thierry Henry. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:41:20 PST sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,ro-weekendreview112309:1 Andre Ward defeated Mikkel Kessler, but the latter's camp isn't happy about the choice of fight official. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:52:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ro-supersix112209:1 Andre Ward turned in a crushing victory over Mikkel Kessler, though Kessler's camp is crying foul. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:58:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ro-wardkessler112109:1 While Real Salt Lake is a nice Cinderella story, the Galaxy are a team of destiny. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:11:00 PST mls urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mls,article,ro-mlsprediction112109:1 http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Martin+Rogers/SIG=13q9pdfdp/*http%3A//ca.sports.yahoo.com/ten/blog/busted_racquet/post/Weekly-Slice-The-2009-men-s-season-ends-with-a-?urn=ten,204061 First serve London is gearing up for the final showdown of the ATP season, and all the talk is about the battle... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:09:32 PST ten urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:ten,article,yhoo-ept_sports_ten_experts-204061:1 For the first time, MLS gets to capitalize on the global profile of David Beckham in its championship game. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:36:00 PST mls urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mls,article,ro-beckham111909:1 With one blatant handball and subsequent goal, France's Thierry Henry revealed his true colors. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:24:00 PST sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,ro-roadtosouthafrica111809:1 Real Salt Lake, with a sub-.500 regular-season record, might win it all. But is that good for MLS? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:43:00 PST mls urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mls,article,ro-realsaltlake111709:1 http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Martin+Rogers/SIG=13nn6gppj/*http%3A//ca.sports.yahoo.com/sow/blog/sow_experts/post/Beckham-gets-no-star-treatment-in-MLS-s-Best-XI?urn=sow,203260 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:38:14 PST sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,yhoo-ept_sports_sow_experts-203260:1 A players' strike is a potential disaster MLS commish Don Garber and his league must avoid. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:30:00 PST mls urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mls,article,ro-garber111609:1 Bruce Arena's rebuilding of the Galaxy into an MLS title contender was more soccer genius than divine intervention. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:49:00 PST sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,ro-weekendreview111609:1 After another stellar performance, it's safe to rank Manny Pacquiao among boxing's all-time greats. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:55:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ro-pachistory111509:1 The peace between David Beckham and Landon Donovan brought harmony to L.A. and hopes of an MLS title. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:33:00 PST mls urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mls,article,ro-galaxy111409:1 Designated players such as David Beckham are providing the star power for most of the playoffs' final four. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:48:00 PST mls urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mls,article,ro-stars111309:1 Crashing the Galaxy's MLS title party would merely kick off a festive eight months for Stuart Holden. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:20:00 PST mls urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mls,article,ro-holden111209:1 Will Miguel Cotto ever be able to shake off his controversial loss to Antonio Margarito? Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:13:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ro-cotto111109:1 Recent events in the Philippines have increased Manny Pacquiao's already considerable stature. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:39:00 PST box urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:box,article,ro-pacman111009:1 A perfect record at Stamford Bridge could mean the Blues are back in the business of winning a Premiership title. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:53:06 PST sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,ro-weekendreview110909:1 Can the Champions League struggles of Barcelona and Real Madrid really be attributed to their absent stars? Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:19:00 PST sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,ro-championsleague110509:1 A Zenyatta victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic would put an exclamation point on the Year of the Woman in horse racing. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:44:00 PST rah urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:rah,article,ro-breeders110409:1 http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Martin+Rogers/SIG=13q36lr8t/*http%3A//ca.sports.yahoo.com/ten/blog/busted_racquet/post/Weekly-Slice-An-unquestionable-champ-s-question?urn=ten,199886 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:47:42 PST ten urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:ten,article,yhoo-ept_sports_ten_experts-199886:1 David Beckham says he'll not only finish his Galaxy contract, but he's also open to playing past his five-year deal. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:01:00 PST sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,ro-weekendreview110209:1 After two disappointing seasons, David Beckham has L.A. flying into the playoffs and eyeing the MLS title. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:28:00 PDT mls urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mls,article,ro-beckham103009:1 The newfound success of the Beckham Experiment is just one interesting subplot in the race for the MLS Cup. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:45:00 PDT mls urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:mls,article,ro-mlsplayoffs102809:1 http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Martin+Rogers/SIG=13hco98ru/*http%3A//ca.sports.yahoo.com/ten/blog/busted_racquet/post/Weekly-Slice-The-phony-battle-for-No-1?urn=ten,198306 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:27:42 PDT ten urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:ten,article,yhoo-ept_sports_ten_experts-198306:1 A 2-0 win over rival Man United brought blue skies but it doesn't improve Liverpool's long-range forecast. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:04:00 PDT sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,ro-weekendreview102609:1 UEFA president Michel Platini is getting the parity he hoped for with upsets of Barcelona and Rangers. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:15:00 PDT sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,ro-championsleague102209:1 http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Martin+Rogers/SIG=13mjom5rp/*http%3A//ca.sports.yahoo.com/ten/blog/busted_racquet/post/Power-rankings-Federer-resting-remains-No-1?urn=ten,197471 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:04:48 PDT ten urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:ten,article,yhoo-ept_sports_ten_experts-197471:1 http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Martin+Rogers/SIG=13q3oafia/*http%3A//ca.sports.yahoo.com/ten/blog/busted_racquet/post/Weekly-Slice-Reduced-schedule-could-benefit-Dav?urn=ten,196955 First serve Nikolay Davydenko is experiencing yet another renaissance in his strange career, re-emerging as a... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:11:15 PDT ten urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:ten,article,yhoo-ept_sports_ten_experts-196955:1 To truly be considered an all-time great, Lionel Messi must star for Argentina on the sport's biggest stage. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:32:00 PDT sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,ro-weekendreview101909:1 http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Martin+Rogers/SIG=13mnk9b5e/*http%3A//ca.sports.yahoo.com/sow/blog/sow_experts/post/Maradona-wants-Argentinean-media-to-um-eat-the?urn=sow,196524 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:52:27 PDT sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,yhoo-ept_sports_sow_experts-196524:1 Much to FIFA's delight, Lionel Messi's Argentina qualified and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal made the playoffs. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:11:00 PDT sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,ro-roadtosouthafrica101509:1 http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Martin+Rogers/SIG=13n1nuud0/*http%3A//ca.sports.yahoo.com/sow/blog/sow_experts/post/Loss-of-Davies-just-starting-to-impact-Team-USA?urn=sow,196068 It took just a glance around the lower bowl of RFK Stadium, turned temporarily into a sea of white placards... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:16:54 PDT sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,yhoo-ept_sports_sow_experts-196068:1 http://ca.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/Martin+Rogers/SIG=13pd27bdn/*http%3A//ca.sports.yahoo.com/ten/blog/busted_racquet/post/Weekly-Slice-Roddick-Nadal-say-ATP-schedule-is?urn=ten,195758 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:51:06 PDT ten urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:ten,article,yhoo-ept_sports_ten_experts-195758:1 Before Bob Bradley and the U.S. travel next summer to the World Cup, they must work on the following flaws. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:24:00 PDT sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,ro-weekendreview101209:1 It's time for the U.S. soccer public to face the truth: Bob Bradley belongs as men's national team coach. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:59:00 PDT sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,ro-bradley101009:1 Bob Bradley's USA is entering one of the hottest World Cup cauldrons around: coup-torn Honduras. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:25:00 PDT sow urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,yhoo:20050301:sow,article,ro-hondurasusa100909:1 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:46:00 PST