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Random Thoughts: July 4, 2006

By Christopher Harris

Updated on
November 03, 2021

**© AP**A United States fan shows his support before the first half of the Gold Cup semifinals against Honduras at Cowboys Stadium, Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

The only team to score against Italy this entire World Cup has been the United States, albeit as an own goal.

Any guess what sporting event ESPN2 broadcasted today on their channel? Golf? Tennis? Soccer? No, it was a hot dog eating contest sponsored by Nathans. Seriously.

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