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USA v. England Open Game Thread
The United States will open up their world play today at 2:30 against the mighty power of England. The United States--who will be hoping to get out of the group stages since for the first time since 2002--start off the World Cup with a bang. I don't care if you think soccer is stupid (cough, Jim,...
Saturday Links: Finding out if soccer can cure the hockey hangover Edition
From your Weekend "Noel Picard," (until the title changes, at least) enjoy my attempt at distracting myself from the BLLEEEEEAAAAAARGGGGiness (Absolutely a word I just made up) of the Stanley Cup Finals result. Blues "News": Gift passes along a link and inspires me to find one similar to it. Just...
BoC Gameday Guest Post: Why Does Everything Suck So Much?
Megalodon is my former roommate and a Sharks' fan. He's not happy right now. The Sharks are killing me. They're ruining my life. Saturday night I had a vivid nightmare in which San Jose was swept by the Ducks in four games, and the Sharks didn't score a single goal. I haven't spoken to my...
Could Homeless World Cup be USA's best shot at soccer glory?
We have seen U.S. men's soccer teams fail to live up to expectations in both the '06 World Cup and the '08 Olympics. Will the U.S. ever be able to compete on the international level with the great soccer nations of the world? A team from the U.S. will have one more chance to prove that Americans...
London Businessman takes the advice of Kevin from 'The Office'
"If someone gives you 10,000 to 1 on anything, you take it. If John Mellencamp ever wins an Oscar, I am going to be a very rich dude." - Kevin from 'The Office'It appears as if someone has taken Kevin's wagering advice to heart. A London businessman has wagered 10 pounds at 10,000 to 1 odds that...
Today's Unintentionally Funny Sports Headline
This headline came from our good-natured neighbors to the North at tsn.ca:FIFA'S BLATTER EXCITED OVER 2010 WORLD CUP PREPARATIONSYes, I am aware the correct spelling is "bladder" not "blatter". It's still a poor choice of words.
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