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One American's Confederations Cup experience in Brazil
One American's Confederations Cup experience in Brazil
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 ...
Hirshey: The Gulf Is Closing, But Not THAT Quickly [Confederations Cup]
Hirshey: The Gulf Is Closing, But Not THAT Quickly [Confederations Cup]
deadspin.com — 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 ... (more) Hirshey: The Gulf Is Closing, But Not THAT Quickly ...
Sometimes, there actually are points for 2nd place
Sometimes, there actually are points for 2nd place
hotdogandfriends.com — Fig Jam One of my favorite movie quotes comes from “Top Gun” when Viper (Tom Skerritt), the hardnosed flight instructor charged with running the Navy’s Top Gum program, stares out into a briefing room full of hotshot young pilots and cooly declares, “Remember ... (more) Sometimes, there actually are points for 2nd place
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