Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
With five minutes left in the first half of Tuesday's English Premier League match between Everton and Manchester City, a protester managed to get onto the field and handcuff himself to Joe Hart's goal post.
There was about a 10-minute delay to remove the fan, who failed to provide a key.
Hello, ...
Posted in EPL, Everton FC, International Soccer, Manchester City, Soccer | No Comments »
Monday, January 30th, 2012
Lionel Messi is the best soccer player in the world. The diminutive whiz is the three-time FIFA world player of the year. So naturally he'd grace plenty of magazine covers worldwide.
However here Stateside, King Leo apparently isn't worthy yet (you know because soccer is still a niche sport in the ...
Posted in International Soccer, Lionel Messi, Soccer, Time Magazine | 7 Comments »
Monday, January 30th, 2012
This week should be one of celebration for women's soccer in America as the U.S. team qualified for the London Olympics emphatically, outscoring its CONCACAF opposition 38-o over five matches.
Instead, news that the Women's Professional Soccer league is shutting down shop for the 2012 season has overshadowed any positive headlines ...
Posted in Chicks Man, Soccer, U.S. Women's team, WPS | 2 Comments »
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
With plenty of extra cash to throw around, Wayne Rooney has spent plenty on cars, homes and a new hairline. Now, it looks like the Manchester United forward is setting his sights on music memorabilia.
You'd think a Scouser like Rooney would stay true to his Liverpudlian roots and go for ...
Posted in EPL, International Soccer, Liam Gallagher, Manchester City, Manchester United, Noel Gallagher, Oasis, Wayne Rooney | No Comments »
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
OK, I think we can all agree that Japanese game shows can provide us with hours upon hours of entertainment. And while former Celtic midfield maestro Shunsuke Nakamura didn't get hit in the junk, he probably wouldn't have a problem kicking a ball into your trunk. OK, OK, that was ...
Posted in International Soccer, Soccer | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Imagine Ron Artest Metta World Peace running for President.
It could happen.
Well probably not. I only bring it up because of MWP's fan interaction during the Malice in the Palace. Why? Because eccentric Manchester United legend Eric Cantona is looking into running for the French presidency.
That's right. The same Eric Cantona ...
Posted in Eric Cantona, International Soccer, Manchester United | No Comments »
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
The script was Hollywood made.
After years of underachieving and underwhelming performances, David Beckham finally delivered that necessary championship to cap his five-year Stateside odyssey.
His gargantuan contract was coming to a close and Beckham had seemingly washed aside all the disappointment of the previous four years with a fitting goodbye to ...
Posted in David Beckham, International Soccer, MLS, Soccer | 1 Comment »
Sunday, November 6th, 2011
Jamie Moyer wants to pitch again.
I repeat, soon to be 49-year old Jamie Moyer wants to pitch again. And according to Ken Rosenthal, he just may be able to.
Last week Rosenthal tweeted, "Jamie Moyer threw for scouts last Thursday in SD area. Reports from scouts excellent. Nearly a year removed ...
Posted in MLB | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Well-traveled English soccer player Michael Chopra claims $3 million in gambling debts.
I know, peanuts. Charles Barkley lost $10 million gambling. But since you've never heard of Michael Chopra (that is unless you're a Newcastle fan), he can't afford that much red ink.
Per BBC News:
"Your first bet's your worst bet. As ...
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
It's been called the Lawsuit of the Year.
A team owner in the midst of a high-profile breakup that could cost big bucks.
No, I'm not talking about Frank and Jaime McCourt and the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Though who doesn't love limo driver-induced infidelity that brings one of MLB's banner franchises to ...
Posted in Chelsea FC, EPL, International Soccer, Roman Abramovich, Soccer | No Comments »
