Category Archive 'Soccer'
16.08.07
- Today is the 30th anniversary of the death of Elvis Pressley, the so-called King of Rock n’ Roll. My generation knows very little about Elvis, although we do know his clones tend to migrate out west to Las Vegas to perform. The “King” has also inspired a certain NBA player (Scott Pollard) to honor him often with an outrageous sideburn from time-to-time, and a certain NBA coach to use as much grease in his hair everyday, all-day.
- David Beckham started! Groupies rejoice! Noting that his ankle injury is only 78%, the LA Galaxy star scored a goal and dished out a lovely assist to Landon Donovan for his score. Dare I say it? The. Savior. Is. Here. Let’s keep importing the greats! 200 more and I swear the country will be hooked!
- Jets and 1-round pick Darrell Revis agree to a deal after a 20-day holdout, the longest in Jets history since young USC wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson held out for 24 days in 1996.
- Forgot to post this last week but here’s ESPN’s ombudsman throwing some shots at the network’s “Who’s Now?” popularity contest. She’s always on point, so keep up with her!
10.08.07
- It will take a lot more David Beckham’s to get this country actively involved in soccer. At any rate, “Becks” came to the district, lured over 45,000 folks to pack into RFK Stadium despite the thick, sweltering summer heat, and played a mere 20 minutes. Even in the particular restaurant I dined in, the bar TV was fixated on the game. Wilbon gives us a recap because the only chance I’d recap is when Becks brings more “spice” to the game…
- Think the Falcons are down and out with constant disappointment Joey Harrington on the field? Think again. They have another mobile QB you may’ve heard of, D.J. Shockley, eyeing the chance to make his mark in the wake of Mike Vick’s absence.
- The Dallas Cowboys put in work against the Indianapolis Colts last night in both teams’ first preseason match-up. Indy needs to “throw some Ds on that b…” and in Dallas, Romo didn’t fumble a field goal snap, so… off-season mission complete!
- Cleveland Browns OLB Willie McGinest is out at least 6 weeks after back surgery.
- The Penny Hardaway/Shaq reunion is on! The Heat sign the former All-Star for the veteran’s minimum and offer him a shot at making the team. Not quite early-to-mid 90’s Anfernee but… let’s just root for a rehash of Lil’ Penny commercials because that’s what the fans really want.
- Ah… cheating at video games. Who didn’t do it? (Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, A, B, B, A… that ring a bell?)
- Found this link to all the sports pages across the U.S. so being the selfless person I am, I figured sharing is caring. Enjoy. (Although I endorse blogs at a higher rate these days… anyone have an equivalent to that list for sports blogs?)
