Simon Evans

Position: Sports Correspondent
Simon is Reuters Sports Correspondent based out of Miami and he covers a range of sports including NFL, soccer, tennis, cricket, golf and winter sports. He is also responsible for Reuters sport coverage in the Caribbean. He was the co-author of the best-selling soccer book The Rough Guide to European Football and previously worked in Milan, Italy and Eastern Europe. He was born in Lancashire, England.

Articles

Former critic Donovan credits Beckham for L.A. turnaround November 21, 01:09am EST 

SEATTLE (Reuters) - L.A Galaxy's turnaround from worst to best in Major League Soccer, which could be completed with a win in Sunday's MLS Cup final, has been largely due to David Beckham's change in attitude, captain Landon Donovan said Friday.  Full Article 

Blog Posts

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Are you ready for MLS Cup?

Major League Soccer’s finale, MLS Cup, takes place on Sunday in Seattle between L.A. Galaxy and Real Salt Lake. For the benefit of those fans outside of the United States, here are some answers to the kind of questions you might be asking yourself as you sit down on the sofa  Full Article | Comments [3] 

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Usain Bolt: ultimate pace bowler

Usain Bolt demonstrates what might have been if he'd taken up cricket instead of sprinting.  Full Article | Comments [1] 

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All and nothing for U.S soccer fans

Soccer fans in the United States can take their pick of televised games from all over the world this weekend - except their own team's vital World Cup qualifier.....  Full Article | Comments [5]