2010 Top Sports Stories: 5-1
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- Created on Friday, 31 December 2010 17:52
- Written by Demian
Sorts of Sports takes a look at the top 14 sports stories of 2010. Why 14? Because we couldn't agree on anything else.
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US SNUBBED!
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- Created on Thursday, 02 December 2010 19:59
- Written by Jacqueline
FIFA World Cup Will Not Be Home for the Holidays
Once again it seems as though Team USA has been short-handed in the FIFA World Cup. The 2010 Edition’s underdogs suffered many heartbreaking bad calls including Maurice Edu’s unforgettable late free-kick that could have given USA an historical comeback over Slovenia. A phantom foul caused the goal to not count after USA was losing 0-2 at halftime then came back to tie before one of the worst calls in FIFA World Cup history was called by Referee Koman Coulibaly.
Add a commentA Taste of Italy: 2010 FIFA World Cup Final
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- Created on Wednesday, 28 July 2010 02:00
- Written by Jacqueline
We’ve all seen the YouTube videos posted on Facebook featuring Americans crowded around a television at a local bar during the wee hours of the morning, drinking cold beers, and anticipating a win from our beloved USA team. We’ve seen the reactions on their faces captured and combined to highlight the exhilarating feelings that accompany a goal or a heart-breaking off-sides call. Either way the World Cup has been the focus of the world this summer. Everywhere you go a television is set up so a quick glance at the score can be taken or every single pass can be seen.
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This is real, right?
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- Created on Tuesday, 06 July 2010 17:35
- Written by Demian
Imagine if the United States cared about Soccer?
Add a commentUSA vs Ghana Preview
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- Created on Thursday, 24 June 2010 15:05
- Written by Dan
"We had horrible luck," said Landon Donovan. "I don't know if we pissed someone off somewhere and our karma is coming back or what."
That quote is after a stunning 2 - 1 loss to Ghana in 2006. Donovan is most clearly referring to the mystery penalty shot called on Oguchi Onyewu. So its a rematch from 2006. The problem in 2006 (beyond the referees) was United States made significant defensive errors, quite similar to 2010‘s lapses.
Add a commentUnited States and Soccer
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- Created on Thursday, 24 June 2010 12:35
- Written by Dan
In 2002, the US were ousted by Germany after an apparent hand ball prevented a goal. This was tough. USA soccer did not have the following it has now, back in 2002. However by advancing out of their group, it appeared the US had gained a bigger following. By exceeding expectations, America rallied behind the Yanks helping them defeat Mexico. The loss to Germany, although devastating also left America with a gigantic sense of pride. Advancing further than hoped, and putting up a solid showing gave Americans hope that in 4 years, the team would be more experienced.
Add a commentHitler Loves Soccer
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- Created on Tuesday, 22 June 2010 18:23
- Written by Dan K
Editors Note: Introducing Dan to the team
So each team started playing their final games for the opening round of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The fields have looked spectacular, the crowd is lively with their vuvuzelas. I don’t get why they cant just call it “A Horn” You know, like Alec Baldwin says to his son Dildo in Outside Providence. Or when his poker buddy chimes in “Hey Satchmo, why don’t you play us a couple of notes”. Here's a little breakdown by each Group up through the first round.
