Tom Hicks has hardly been popular amongst Liverpool FC fans, but his problems at Anfield are nothing compared to the issues facing the Texas Rangers, who have now filed for bankruptcy.
Hicks arrived at Liverpool with co-owner George Gillett in 2007 with grand plans for a new stadium to allow the club to move from Anfield, but the stadium is yet to materialise and, this season, Rafael Benitez's team has failed to secure qualification for the Uefa Champions League, casting further doubts on the club's financial viability.

Number 2: Cristiano Ronaldo Country: Portugal Position: Midfielder/Wing Forward Club Team: Real Madrid American-Based Professional Sport "Soulmate": Alex Rodriguez, 3B, New York Yankees He may only be our number two player to watch at the World Cup, but Portugal's most important man is without a doubt the most widely hated footballer on earth.

Biggest reason: Thierry "Titi" Henry is not hyped as the saviour of the MLS. When you manage expectations better things happen. He comes here to win a title for the NY Red Bulls, not to be an Alexi Lalas ordained saviour of the sport.

One good thing, unlike Beckham's contract which itself became a raging talking point with its potential to earn hundreds of millions of dollars through endorsements - competing with the likes of Alex Rodriguez and Tiger Woods was seen as a sort of corollary to MLS success.

DJ Steve Porter made a YouTube classic when he created "Press Hop" a video that combines famous sports press interviews with hip hop. The result was a video that has been viewed more than 2.6 million times. It also made DJ Steve Porter a household name among YouTube connoisseurs.

The long awaited sequel is here!

Alex Rodriguez reached 600 in a fitting manner. After struggling to deal with the pressure and seeing 46 homerless at-bats go by, Rodriguez at long last increased his career home run total from 599 to 600. For those who have followed Rodriguez in his career, it's not a surprise that he faltered when all eyes were on him.

Alex Rodriguez reached 600 in a fitting manner. After struggling to deal with the pressure and seeing 46 homerless at-bats go by, Rodriguez at long last increased his career home run total from 599 to 600. For those who have followed Rodriguez in his career, it's not a surprise that he faltered when all eyes were on him.

The US Women wrapped up the Italy playoff series against Italy with a 1-0 win on Saturday Nov. 27 as Amy Rodriguez scored the lone goal in the first half. The team played in front of a good crowd of 9,508 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois.

The game got off to a bad start for the Americans.