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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
As NFL's Week 1 approaches, rookies prepare for impact
Monday, September 7, 2009
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| Can You Imagine World Cup 2010 Without Cristiano Ronaldo? Posted: 06 Sep 2009 12:04 PM PDT You might not have to, because after Portugal could only draw 1-1 away to Denmark, they’re fourth in UEFA World Cup Qualifying Group 1 with just three games to go. Based on the above video highlights (set to incongruously chilled out music) Portugal had plenty of chances to take the lead, but - same old story - just didn’t have anyone capable of finishing. Not even Cristiano Ronaldo. Nicklas “underrated?” Bendtner showed how it was done, taking the ball down o his chest and smashing it into the roof of the net not long before halftime. Carlos Queiroz (still somehow employed as Portugal’s head coach) brought on his secret weapon at halftime: Brazilian born striker Liédson, who is a Portuguese citizen through residency, and - after banging in over 100 goals for Sporting CP since joining in 2003 - exactly what Portugal was missing. He showed that poacher’s instinct in the 85th by nodding home an equalizer. On his debut no less. So Portugal may have found the man they were looking for up front. But with just three games to go (vs Hungary home and away, and then Malta at home) is it too late to get Portugal - and C-Ron - to World Cup 2010?        |
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MLB's Week Ahead: Checking in with the milestone chasers
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Sunday, September 6, 2009
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| Brazil Qualify for World Cup 2010, Argentina Still Sweating Posted: 05 Sep 2009 10:04 PM PDT Brazil officially qualified for World Cup 2010 tonight, and did it by beating rivals Argentina 3-1. In Argentina. Luis Fabiano bagged two goals, Luisao got the other, Jesus Datolo scored for Argentina. So that’s seven down, 25 to go, as Brazil join Australia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, the Netherlands and hosts South Africa. Brazil have played in every World Cup, ever, going all the way back to 1930. Things aren’t so rosy for Diego Maradona’s Argentina. The loss leaves them in fourth place in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying, the last automatic qualifying berth. If they slip to fifth they’ll face a playoff, slip to sixth and they’re not going. No doubt Argentina fans will take this defeat hard, but with three games to go it’s still too early to panic. However, Argentina play second place Paraguay away on Wednesday. Defeat there and it’s time to start worrying.   |
| James McFadden is the New Diego Maradona? Posted: 05 Sep 2009 11:52 AM PDT The highlight of Scotland’s 2-0 win over Macedonia in today was the second goal. James McFadden received the ball in his own half and pretty much ran a straight line down the center of the pitch before rolling the ball home. Like Diego Maradona in 86, only more efficient. Sloppy defending for sure, and it’s not clear whether McFadden beat that second defender with a lucky bounce or a genius nutmeg. But can’t argue with the distance McFadden covered with the ball at his feet.
But second place could still mean no World Cup, as only eight second place teams (out of nine groups) make it to the play-offs, based on points won during group play. The current second place team rankings look like this: Scotland play the Netherlands on Wednesday, but unfortunately McFadden is suspended.   |
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College football extra: Thirty-two pages of game-day results, analysis
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Saturday, September 5, 2009
Sporting News Today: Nine-page college football extra: Previews, predictions and much more
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Friday, September 4, 2009
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| Robinho Takes His Training Seriously Posted: 03 Sep 2009 11:10 AM PDT Robinho & Ricky auditioning for a Mentos commercial. A big week in the Selecao camp, so you’d think everyone’s putting on their game faces and getting down to business. Not for Brazil It’s actually business as usual for the five-time champs with everyone laughing it up, and Robinho looking the part of a kid who’s been locked in Chuck E. Cheese for the night. The pics are spread out over days. Robinho takes a lot of guff for his move to City, being the first of The Manchester Mercenaries and all, but it’s refreshing to see someone playing a child’s game like a child.
* - Now let’s just hope that last one isn’t a sign of things to come.   |
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