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/ 4424 days agoESPN to Debut 'Virtual Presenter' Technology In Its World Cup 2014 Coverage
During World Cup 2014, ESPN will introduce new technology codenamed Virtual Presenter that could give viewers a unique perspective on watching the world's game. "We are going to use technology that's an extension of what we do with ESPN Axis. We are now going to be able to take our commentators live and put them […]
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/ 4424 days agoSwansea City Announce US Preseason Tour Including Game Against Chivas de Guadalajara
Premier League club Swansea City have announced that the team will be flying to the United States this summer for a training camp in Chicago as well as a series of preseason friendlies. The only Welsh team in the Premier League will conduct a training camp in Chicago from July 6 to July 20, which will […]
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/ 4425 days agoVote for the Best of the 2013/14 Premier League Season: Blogs, Footballers, Podcasts, Commentators and More
You gave us your nominations, and now it's your turn to have your say on the best of the 2013-14 Premier League soccer season in the sixth annual World Soccer Talk Awards. The award competition includes everything from your favorite footballers, blogs, podcasts, commentators and much more. In previous years, hundreds of thousands of soccer fans from […]
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/ 4426 days agoWin a Retro Shirt Of Your Favourite Football Club [CONTEST]
Time is running out to enter the World Soccer Talk and Campo Retro contest to win a brand-new personalized Campo Retro shirt. This is your chance to try to win one of the unique and personalized retro shirts available from the Campo Retro site in time for the World Cup. With classic shirts and track […]
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/ 4426 days agoTottenham Hotspur Sack Manager Tim Sherwood
Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Tim Sherwood with immediate effect. Club chairman Daniel Levy released the following statement today: “We appointed Tim mid-season as someone who knew both the players and the Club. “We agreed an 18-month contract with a break clause at the end of the season and we have now exercised that option. […]
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/ 4427 days ago7 Ways NBC Sports Can Improve Its Premier League Coverage Next Season
In the United States, more than 30 million Americans watched the debut season of the Premier League on NBC during 2013/14. There's no doubt that NBC far surpassed the expectations of most Americans. In fact, throughout the entire season, NBC raised the bar of soccer coverage on US television and achieved a near perfect broadcast […]
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/ 4427 days agoKlinsmann Announces 30-Man Roster for World Cup 2014
US Men's National Team Head Coach Jurgen Klinsmann has named his 30-man roster for World Cup 2014. GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake) DEFENDERS (11): DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), John Brooks (Hertha Berlin), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Timmy Chandler (Nürnberg), Brad Evans (Seattle […]
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/ 4427 days ago5 Concerns About the US Soccer and MLS 8-Year TV Rights Deal
Today's announcement that US Soccer and MLS have signed an eight-year TV rights deal worth $90 million a year with FOX Sports, ESPN and Univision is a major boost for MLS, which will help the league finance its growth and raise the level of competitiveness among America's top flight division. However, a dose of reality […]
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/ 4427 days agoWest Bromwich Albion Sack Manager Pepe Mel
Despite rescuing West Bromwich Albion from relegation, the club has sacked manager Pepe Mel today with immediate effect. The club decided to sack Mel after a meeting between the board and the manager today. According to the club, both the manager and Board of Directors decided to part company with Mel by mutual consent. Mel […]
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/ 4427 days agoWATCH England Manager Roy Hodgson Discussing World Cup 2014 Squad [VIDEO]
England manager Roy Hodgson addressed the media at 9:15am ET at a press conference in England, which was streamed live across the Internet and will be available below. Hodgson will discuss the 23-man squad he named today for World Cup 2014, and will answer questions from the media. Goalkeeper: Joe Hart, Fraser Forster, Ben Foster Defenders: Leighton […]
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/ 4427 days agoEngland names 23-Man squad for World Cup 2014
England manager Roy Hodgson has named his 23-man squad for World Cup 2014. Goalkeeper: Joe Hart, Fraser Forster, Ben Foster Defenders: Leighton Baines, Luke Shaw, Gary Cahill, Glen Johnson, Phil Jagielka, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling Midfielders: Frank Lampard, Adam Lallana, Steven Gerrard, Ross Barkley, Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Raheem Sterling, Jack Wilshere Strikers: Wayne Rooney, […]
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/ 4427 days agoAston Villa Is For Sale Confirms Billionaire Owner Randy Lerner
Billionaire owner Randy Lerner has had enough of Aston Villa and has put the Premier League club up for sale. The Aston Villa owner hopes to complete the sale in the next six weeks, and has employed two major US banks as advisors, hinting that the club could be sold to investors in the US, […]
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/ 4428 days agoAshley Cole Announces Retirement From England National Team After World Cup Snub
Chelsea left back Ashley Cole, long considered one of the best left backs in the world, has announced his retirement from the England national team. Cole announced the news on his official Twitter account, stating that he received a phone call from England manager Roy Hodgson to break the news to him that he would […]
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/ 4428 days agoManchester City Win 2013/14 Premier League Title
Manchester City are the 2013/14 Premier League champions. City clinched the title today after a comfortable victory against West Ham United, even though Liverpool beat Newcastle United at Anfield. After today's matches, City ended up winning the title by two points, to claim its second Premier League trophy in 3 years. In City's win against […]
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/ 4428 days agoWhere to Watch Championship Sunday On US TV: Premier League Gameweek 38 Open Thread
This is it. After 10 months of an incredible season, the 2013-14 Premier League season ends today where we'll find out whether Manchester City or Liverpool will be crowned champions, as well as whether Tottenham or Manchester United will qualify for the Europa League. Manchester City needs a minimum of a draw to be crowned […]