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/ 5799 days agoIn Defense of the 2010 World Cup
It's only five days into the 2010 World Cup and the critics are already taking digs at the tournament. And most of those criticizing the World Cup are soccer lovers, not haters. I've had the good fortune to watch each game live on TV and while I agree that the games have not been very […]
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/ 5799 days agoWatch "The Two Escobars," June 22 on ESPN
Next week on ESPN, the sports TV network, will debut its brand new documentary entitled "The Two Escobars," the story of Andres Escobar, the talented Colombian soccer player who was tragically murdered after he scored an own goal in the 1994 World Cup. The film investigates the surprising relationship between the murders of Escobar and […]
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/ 5799 days agoBarney Ronay Interview: The World Cup
Laurence McKenna, co-host of the EPL Talk and World Cup Buzz Podcasts, recently had a golden opportunity to sit down with one of the most remarkable English football writers and authors, Barney Ronay of The Guardian and When Saturday Comes. In this second part of the interview series (part one is included below), Ronay shares […]
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/ 5799 days agoUSA v England As Experienced By US Soccer Fans: Videos
Soccer fans from around the United States descended on their local sports bar or pub this past Saturday to experience the game against England the way it was meant to be experienced: With complete strangers and close friends in a brilliant atmosphere where you can cheer on your country. MLS Talk blogger Daniel Feuerstein was […]
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/ 5799 days agoEngland v USA Viewing Audience Beats First 4 Games Of NBA Finals
Sunday we reported that ESPN's viewing numbers for the first five games of the tournament were double the number from four years ago. And now there's more good news as the TV ratings and updated audience numbers for Saturday and Sunday's matches add more ammunition to the argument that the 2010 World Cup is taking […]
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/ 5799 days agoArsenal Away Jersey for 2010-11 Season Revealed: Photo
Arsenal's new away shirt for the 2010-11 season has been revealed. The new Arsenal away jersey is yellow with redcurrant trim and redcurrant pinstripes on the front of the shirt. Designed and manufactured by Nike, Arsenal's new away kit are a throwback to Arsenal's history when they were known as Woolwich Arsenal. On the reverse […]
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/ 5800 days agoWorld Cup Babes Partying in South Florida: Pictures
The World Cup is synonymous with the best in soccer. But it's also synonymous with a global celebration that brings soccer fans together to follow the beautiful game together. Cold beer, World Cup babes and soccer are a perfect combination, so I was fortunate this past weekend to attend the World Cup Party at Wowies […]
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/ 5800 days agoUSA v England, Recreated With Lego Characters: Video
If you want to relive the highlights of the USA v England match in the opening game of the 2010 World Cup, check out this incredible video (see above). The video recreates the highlights of the game as played by Lego characters. The attention to detail is unbelievable down to the spectators in the crowd. […]
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/ 5800 days agoWhere to Watch Germany World Cup Games in South Florida
If you live in South Florida or if you'll be here during the World Cup tournament, you can watch all of the Germany World Cup games live at Wowies Sports Grill located in Boca Raton, Florida (except the 7:30am games). Wowies features 31 big screen TVs, HD broadcasts, excellent food, three full-liquor bars and service […]
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/ 5800 days agoWhere to Watch Spain World Cup Games in South Florida
If you live in South Florida or if you'll be here during the World Cup tournament, you can watch all of the Spain World Cup games live at Wowies Sports Grill located in Boca Raton, Florida. Wowies features 31 big screen TVs, HD broadcasts, excellent food, three full-liquor bars and service from the beautiful Wowies […]
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/ 5800 days agoWhere to Watch Italy World Cup Games in South Florida
If you live in South Florida or if you'll be here during the World Cup tournament, you can watch all of the Italy World Cup games live at Wowies Sports Grill located in Boca Raton, Florida. Wowies features 31 big screen TVs, HD broadcasts, excellent food, three full-liquor bars and service from the beautiful Wowies […]
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/ 5800 days agoWeezer Releases "Represent," Unofficial World Cup Theme for US Team
Weezer may be best known for its hit single "Buddy Holly," but what you may not know is that singer/songwriter Rivers Cuomo is also a massive soccer fan. Not only is he a big soccer fan, but he's also a supporter of the US men's national team. So much so, in fact, that he just […]
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/ 5800 days agoRoberto Martinez Shines For ESPN In World Cup Coverage
There has been a lot to be thankful to ESPN for during their 2010 World Cup coverage this summer, but the most significant contribution – by far – has been the rise of Roberto Martinez in the role of ESPN studio commentator. The Wigan Athletic manager is no stranger to soccer punditry. The Spaniard is […]
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/ 5801 days agoUSA v England World Cup Game Draws Big Ratings On ABC: Updated
The 2010 World Cup clash between USA and England drew the fifth-best rating ever for a World Cup game. In addition to ranking behind the 1994 Romania-U.S. game (9.2), it trails only the 1994 Brazil-Italy final (12.8), the 1994 Brazil-U.S. game (10.4). The 2006 Italy-France final received an 8.6 rating. UPDATED: To put these numbers in […]
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/ 5801 days agoFIFA's TV Coverage of World Cup Underwhelms
FIFA, what are you doing? With a global population that is so used to the quality of the Premier League coverage on television, it's ridiculous that FIFA's TV replays are so poor. How many times in this tournament have we already been frustrated with the lack of TV replays after crucial incidents? Even though the […]