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Speaking English - 8.6.08

August 6th, 2008 | Posted in NBA, awful announcing, internet phenomenon, olympics, other pro, professional basketball, soccer, wednesday

Speaking English 2
It’s new and improved! Soccer news, F1 coverage from Hungary, Joey Barton is a fucking tool, and no WNBA News! Give us a listen, we certainly don’t suck!

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Is Kobe Bryant a prototypical striker?

June 26th, 2008 | Posted in NBA

Poor Kobe. We’ve seen a mountain of material over the last few years describing him in rather unflattering terms. From Phil Jackson’s book on the Lakers to Shaq’s freestyle slam on Bryant, and everything in between, Kobe’s public image has been irreparably tarnished in America. As an athlete, Bryant now represents the ultimate in selfishness [...]

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Donaghy, Death Penalties, and Euro 2008

June 12th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized, professional basketball

There are several areas to get to this week, but first I want to extend a “Welcome Back” to our readers, as well as an apology. We’ve had some serious technical issues with the site since early April, which precluded nearly 90% of our staff from being able to post. A big thank you to [...]

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Tom Hicks in “On Her Majesty’s Secret Shitlist”

April 17th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized

In January of 2007, when American investors Tom Hicks and George Gillett first emerged as the front-runners to assume ownership of Liverpool FC, I could hardly have been a more ardent supporter of the plan.  Following Roman Abramovich’s takeover of Chelsea FC and Malcolm Glazer’s acquisition of Manchester United, the face of English football changed [...]

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Ghost Rider, Baldelli Injury Shock Real Directors

March 12th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized

As March Madness approaches, this seems as good a time as any to briefly survey the rest of the sporting world.  Granted, none of these sports really matter - at least until the MLB season starts sometime in September - but writing this beats the hell out of work, and we can still learn a [...]

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Just in case you’re hanging around Kazakhstan with nothing to do…

February 27th, 2008 | Posted in Uncategorized

You really should check out this job listing on the JobsAbroad.com website.
Apparently, someone or something called “Running-Ball” is looking for a person to “attend soccer matches in Kazakhstan to provide a live commentary for us for the duration of games.” The listing says that you already have to be living in Kazakhstan, live within [...]

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Brave FIFA Confronts Brazilian Crisis

November 26th, 2007 | Posted in Uncategorized

Those crazy soccer administrators are at it again.  This time, it’s FIFA Supremo Sepp Blatter bemoaning the spread of Brazilians throughout the international soccer scene.  Boasting a footballing population in excess of 60 million, national teams worldwide are incorporating re-patriated Brazilians in ever increasing numbers.  This, according to the ever progressive Blatter, poses a clear [...]

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In-Stadium advertising will hurt more than it helps

October 8th, 2007 | Posted in Uncategorized

Some folks are just plain tired of the in-stadium ads cluttering up the arenas and stadiums that we watch sporting events in. They’re often wildly colored and obtrusive, and distract from the action.
And sometimes, they try to kill the players!
[youtube width="425" height="335"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIKdK-T-jZM[/youtube]

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Marta . . . hello. U.S. women’s soccer league future, goodbye.

September 27th, 2007 | Posted in Uncategorized

Coach Greg Ryan . . . whoops. Nothing like choking on the biggest stage, the semifinals of the World Cup, when all you had to do was throw out the same lineup that got you there.
 
Predictably, U.S. national team coach Greg Ryan’s attempt to remind everyone just who is in charge ended in disaster.
 
“Dammit, [...]

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U.S. National team coach Greg Ryan indulging in local opiates

September 27th, 2007 | Posted in Uncategorized

Brianna Scurry will start for the U.S. against Brazil. I see. The 36-year-old goalie is better at “reaction-type saves” than the 25-year-old. That must be why Hope Solo has started every game so far.The U.S. is the No. 1 team in the world. On the men’s side, Brazil, Italy, Argentina, etc. don’t change their lineup [...]

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