Archive for the Soccer Category
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Brazil shuts out USA at exhibition match in New Jersey
Brazil had a point to prove, but they did it without any of their stars. Following a major World Cup disappointment, a collection of mostly young and inexperienced Brazillians rolled over the United States 2-0, in an exibition Tuesday night be
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Spain wins first World Cup title
Andres Iniesta took a pass from Cesc Fabregas and planted a right-footed shot from 8 yards out pass the arms of goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg to give Spain a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in the World Cup final. There werew 7 minutes left
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A Sports Fan’s Guide to Weekend Television Viewing: July 9-11
The World Cup ends this weekend, LeBron James is in Miami and baseball finishes up their last weekend before the All-Star break. On Friday, we open with golf as the PGA Tour is in Silvis, Illinois for the John Deere Classic. The second round cov
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What to Watch this Weekend
As we head into the 4th of July weekend there is plenty of action in the world of sports to help supplement all of your holiday activities. The 2010 FIFA World Cup is down to their elite eight with quarterfinal action on tap for Friday and Saturday.
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Spain to WC Quarterfinals
Spain's David Villa scored off his own rebound, finally breaking down Portugal's defense in a 1-0 victory that put the European champs in the World Cup quarterfinal. Villa took Xavi Hernandez' heel pass in the 63rd minute, but his left-footed shot
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Fearless Predictions for the Week of June 28th to July 4th
- When the clock strikes Midnight on Thursday, Dwyane Wade and Lebron James will officially become unrestricted free agents, as they will both opt out of their existing contracts. Wade and James are at the top of the list of players hitting the free
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A Sports Fan’s Guide to Weekend Television Viewing: June 25-27
With the U.S. advancing, the World Cup becomes more visible in the states this weekend and now the matches become crucial. It’s a fairly quiet weekend with college baseball, Interleague play and Wimbledon being the major forces. On Friday, we
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Italy Ousted from World Cup
Defending World Cup Champion Italy finished last in an opening-round group for the first time. Slovakia beat the Azzurri 3-2 Thursday to advance to Monday's second-round game. It was Italy's first loss at the World Cup since allowing a golden goal
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What to Watch this Weekend – June 24th
With summer officially upon us, MLB baseball is now the only major professional sports league in action but there is still plenty of action going on in the world of sports. The 2010 FIFA World Cup begins its "knockout round" this weekend with the U.S
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US Team Advances
Landon Donovan scored a stunning goal in the 91st minute off a rebound, advancing the United States to the second round at the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Algeria. With the U.S. perhaps three minutes from elimination Wednesday, Donovan brought t
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