Monthly Archives: September 2012

New York Red Bulls take on Toronto F.C. in a Must-Win Game at Home

On the heels of two disappointing results, the New York Red Bulls return home in desperate need of a victory. In an eight day stretch that saw the Red Bulls play three times, they won one (3-1 vs. Columbus), lost … Continue reading

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The Goal that Wasn’t

Is sportsmanship dead? That’s a question asked by many sports fans these days. Seattle wide receiver Golden Tate knew he didn’t have simultaneous possession of the ball when himself and Green Bay safety M.D. Jennings landed on Monday night. Should … Continue reading

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Out With the Old, In With the New

On August 20, 2012, Barcelona made a bold statement. On this date, they signed Alex Song, from Arsenal. But underneath the signing, was a change in strategy, that if successful, will impact how football is played around the globe. Song … Continue reading

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Top of the Table Clash: Sporting Kansas City vs. New York Red Bulls

When Sporting Kansas City visits the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday evening, there will be more than just three points on the line. Currently, Sporting lead the MLS Eastern Conference with 51 points in 28 games, while the Red … Continue reading

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An Era Ends on Sunday: Larry “Chipper” Jones’ Final Game in New York

It’s the top of the 9th inning, on May 9, 1995. The Atlanta Braves are visiting the New York Mets, playing at the Mets former home, Shea Stadium. Larry “Chipper” Jones is at the plate. And on a 2-0 fastball … Continue reading

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World Cup Qualifying Kicks off Today

Okay, so it actually kicked off two years ago in Oceania and Asia. But today is the day when some of the world’s most talented nations begin their quest for World Cup glory, as UEFA’s confederation’s turn their eyes to … Continue reading

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Spain are the New Brazil

Recently, I wrote a post about how many Spanish players, or players in La Liga in general from any nationality, were leaving the country in droves, likely because of the worsening economic climate. While I presume that is a bad … Continue reading

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