deadspin.com - 6/29/2009
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David Hirshey is the former soccer expert around these parts and one of the world-famous Soccer Jews . He talked to me, Emeritus, about yesterday's U.S. soccer loss to Brazil. First off, are you aware that there were a record 2.5 Jews playing for the US (Benny The Yid Feilhaber, Jonathan ...
soccer365.com - 6/29/2009
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soccer365.com —
On an evening where emotions probably ranged from
"Oh dear Lord, we can win the Confederations Cup!"
to "Oh dear Lord, we've missed a chance to win the Confederations Cup!", the U.S. National Team put in nearly 80% of an instant classic performance ...
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us news | U.S. v Brazil Player Ratings
soccerbyives.net - 6/29/2009
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soccerbyives.net —
Photo by ISIphotos.com While most U.S. national team
fans were watching Sunday's Confederations Cup final between the
United States and Brazil at sports bars or in their own homes, there were a few American soccer fans who ...
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One American's Confederations Cup experience in Brazil
goal.blogs.nytimes.com - 6/29/2009
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goal.blogs.nytimes.com —
Rating the performance of U.S. players against Brazil
in the final of the FIFA Confederations Cup in
Johannesburg on Sunday.
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Player Ratings: U.S. vs. Brazil
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The Gap Between The US and Other Countries Is Closing [Blog Patrol]
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The gulf is closing in soccer between the US and everyone else, but it's not closing as quickly as we think. [Deadspin]
Why it's not a good idea to insult the girlfriend of a mob boss, even if you're a well-known soccer goalie. [Dirty Tackle]
The score of 33-18 is not shocking for a football game, it is however for a minor league baseball game. [Rumors and Rants]
Anyone else notice that the Indiana Pacers are really, really white? [Fansided]
Just for the hell of it, here are a series of photos of seriously pissed off ...
Last Call: Introducing “Stick Stickly”
The Rookies —
... the tournament anymore? Dammit.
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Chad Ochocinco spars with Socks “Ron Artest.” (Style Points)
Mariano Rivera can stop time, and cheat death. But, c’mon, it was only the Mets. (3:10 to Joba)
This name is just awesome. (Dunking With Wolves)
The end of a brilliant era. (Rockin’ Steady)
Hirshey (!) on soccer, once more. (Deadspin)
Special commendation to Avoiding the Drop. All sorts of great ...
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