Could The United States Get The 2022 World Cup After All?

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

This is interesting news coming out of the world of international soccer. FIFA president Sepp Blatter was re-elected amidst a major controversy involving bribery allegations. These allegations have cast doubt on the voting that awarded Qatar the 2022 World Cup. Blatter could now be forced into swift action to remove the ...

Jose Mourinho Going Back To Chelsea?

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is widely regarded as the greatest coach in all of sports. The self-styled "Special One" has created juggernauts wherever he has gone since his first job at Benfica in 2000. Now, he might be headed back to the place that made him an international superstar. Fresh ...

David Beckham Staying In MLS?

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Last month David Beckham ended an offseason training stint with English club Tottenham. Pretty much everyone assumed Beckham would head back to play for Spurs as soon as his contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy ends later this year. Apparently that might not be the case. Despite the fact that Tottenham's ...

The French Take Their Fashion Snobbery To New High

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011

When governments aren't shutting down totally awesome websites, which allow streaming bootleg sporting events, apparently they're keeping your wardrobe safe from potential impostors. A few months ago, Olivier Démoli, a Swiss sports memorabilia collector, bought a jersey worn by David Trezeguet in the 1998 World Cup Final between France and Brazil. Apparently, ...

Get Your Mind Out Of The Qatar!

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

I meant to get up in time for the live announcement by FIFA as to where the 2018 and 2022 World Cups will be hosted. But working til 1 a.m. usually prevents me from waking before 1 p.m. So I missed it. Luckily, I had plenty of ...

Paul, World Cup Predicting Octopus, Dies

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

The octopus that correctly predicted the results to each of Germany's World Cup matches has been found dead in his tank. Officials at the Sea Life Aquarium in Oberhausen, Germany do not suspect foul play. "Paul" who gained fame this summer by correctly identifying the winner of each of Germany's matches ...

Wayne Rooney To Manchester City?

Monday, October 18th, 2010

It has become increasingly apparent over the past few days that English striker Wayne Rooney is looking to leave Manchester United. Rooney is currently at odds with United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and has stated that he has no intentions of signing another contract with the team. The question is, ...

Link Dump!

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Blackhawks fans are NOT going to like this trade in the short run or the long run - Fantasy Knuckleheads An interview with Fedor Emilianenko - Fanhouse That'll do it for Keith Jardine in the UFC - MMA Fighting Found in Translation: 12 Years of Chasing the US Men's National Team - SB ...

Wait, France Has Been Practicing This Whole Time?

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Nicolas Anelka got himself dismissed from the French soccer squadron in South Africa the other day, ending his World Cup campaign. The dismissal may have ended his World Cup career as well, since the forward is now in his thirties. Anelka apparently went off on head coach Raymond Domenech during ...

Angry World Cup Fan Accidentally Injures Father

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Well, we have our first fan-related injury story of the 2010 World Cup and it isn't a pretty one. Mohamad Rizal was innocently watching the Ghana-Serbia match on Sunday when he was overwhelmed with rage. The 17-year-old from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was rooting for Serbia. When his team conceded an 85th ...