Few spectators at the World Cup were aware that several of the Nigerian players rank among the world’s most talented interpretive dancers.... Read more»
What is it about Northern Ireland, which is about a 10th of the size of New York State and has about a 10th of the population, that it currently produces so many world class golfers?... Read more»
U.S. fans rejoiced today at the American team’s extra time goal, by Landon Donovan, that secured a 1-0 win over Algeria. The U.S. team wins their C group and advances to the final 16.... Read more»
Of all the expectations for World Cup 2010, perhaps the most heartfelt was that an African setting might lead to an African breakthrough. Instead South Africa has witnessed an African fiasco: so far the six African teams have combined for just one win in a dozen games.... Read more»
Arizona wasted no time jumping on New York Yankees’ starter A.J. Burnett, scoring six of their 10 runs in the 10-4 win in the first two innings. It was the first matchup of the two teams in the regular season since 2004 interleague play.... Read more»
Vuzuzelas are unlikely to break the silence in this small town. The yellow jerseys of the national team, worn by every other South African, are nowhere to be seen, and the steady schedule of World Cup matches that brings the country to a standstill has no impact here.... Read more»1
The Tucson Toros still have not faced Eri Yoshida - the “Knuckle Princess” - but they evened their three-game series with a 13-6 win over the first-place Chico Outlaws on Saturday night.... Read more»
If you’ve been following media coverage of the World Cup these past few weeks you might think every footballer is a chiseled god — ripped, handsome, and oozing sex appeal. You’d be wrong.... Read more»
The United States maintained its hopes of advancing to the next round of the soccer World Cup Friday when it tied 2-2 against Slovenia in a hotly fought match at Johannesburg’s Ellis Park stadium.... Read more»2
After more than 35 years of sports broadcasting in Tucson, Hall of Fame announcer Bill Roemer has become known for how he eats his hot dogs, always fully-loaded with condiments.... Read more»
The first 16 games in South Africa show few goals scored and a quirky new ball that may be making them harder to come by.... Read more»
Gary Kirsten, the coach of India’s cricket team, tells his players: Have sex before matches, boys. And if no partner is available, then “go solo.” It says so, right in the team’s training manual leaked to Indian media.... Read more»
The last time Tiger Woods played the U.S. Open at California’s famed Pebble Beach course back in 2000, his performance ranked among the most memorable — Sports Illustrated called it the greatest ever — in the long history of his sport.... Read more»
Catcher Luis Apodaca had just one hit at the plate in the Toros’ 4-3 loss against the St. George RoadRunners on Sunday night, but his unusual double play will be remembered.... Read more»
It is a maxim of American football that “a tie is like kissing your sister.” But in the rest of the world, a tie can be something far, far better, and even beautiful. The U.S. opened with a 1-1 draw against England, a tie that, for the underdog Americans, was even better than kissing Angelina Jolie (or, if you prefer, Brad Pitt).... Read more»
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