There were some great moments in 2007, but it was a year of death and a steady rain of scandal.
By King Kaufman Dec 30, 2007
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The soccer player acted like a jerk. Why does that mean she acted like a man?
By Mary Elizabeth Williams
November 11, 2009
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Dazzling direction, Oscar-worthy performances and strong narratives -- the Brits are doing what the Yanks can't
By Andrew O'Hehir
October 8, 2009
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The network refuses to play it straight with Euro 2008 viewers about its announcers not being at the stadium.
By King Kaufman
June 25, 2008
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Our occupation of Iraq has been a losing game for a lot of reasons. Consider one Army unit's effort to hand out hundreds of soccer balls to Iraqi kids.
By Mark Benjamin
February 7, 2007
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In a new HBO documentary, an all-girls soccer team faces off against the boys for a season.
By Sarah Hepola
May 28, 2009
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In a great midweek of sports, two Cinderellas continue their quest at Euro 2008 and the College World Series.
By King Kaufman
June 25, 2008
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Three goals in final 15 minutes of regulation give the Turks a stunner of a win over the Czech Republic at Euro 2008. Plus: Soccer letters.
By King Kaufman
June 16, 2008
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Just when ESPN retires its graphic, second-goal scorers take a back seat at Euro 2008.
By King Kaufman
June 13, 2008
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The ugly part of the Beautiful Game: A defender lies motionless -- but unhurt -- during a scramble in front of his goal at Euro 2008.
By King Kaufman
June 12, 2008
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Moscow's slippery turf teams with the Reds to beat Chelsea in the Champions League final.
By King Kaufman
May 22, 2008
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English soccer fans angry about proposed offshoring of their national game. Quaint. But we could learn from them.
By King Kaufman
February 11, 2008
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A-Rod wins MVP, about to get a big raise. Amid the sturm und drang, it all makes sense. Plus: Houston scores second, wins MLS Cup.
By King Kaufman
November 20, 2007
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Web site buys English soccer team, fans to manage by vote. Click here to shoot! Plus: Michael Lewis skewers college football's Big Lie.
By King Kaufman
November 14, 2007
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Milton Bradley's crazy, but what's that ump's excuse? If Mike Winters baited the outfielder as Bradley and others say, he should be fired.
By King Kaufman
September 26, 2007
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National teams and patriotic themes demand red, white and blue, not black, mustard and rust. Plus: The secret of spontaneous Stanley Cup team photos.
June 25, 2007
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AC Milan scores first, and second, and beats Liverpool for the European Cup. What's better than a goal in a big soccer match? Plus: NFL trademark retreat.
May 24, 2007
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NFL technocracy watch: League mulling yet another way to take fans out of the game. Plus: Bummer of a tattoo, kid.
January 29, 2007
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Playoff tickets for locals only. Is this the NFL or the bush leagues? Plus: Beckham, Eagles punt, Oklahoma State-Texas thriller.
January 17, 2007
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Is David Beckham worth $250 million to the MLS? He is if the U.S. soccer league plays it right. Plus: NFL playoff picks.
January 12, 2007
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On Election Day, billionaire team owners looking for taxpayer handouts had it just as rough as the GOP.
November 9, 2006
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Excommunicating women priests, reinstating transsexual soccer players, Bay Area residents sound off on gender difference, and more.
By Page Rockwell
August 11, 2006
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French captain Zidane apologizes for his head butt but says it's the provoker who should be punished. He's wrong.
July 13, 2006
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Italy wins the World Cup as French legend Zidane is sent off. Let's do the same to the penalty-kick shootout. Plus: The Twins' side-arming blogger.
July 10, 2006
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What's really wrong with American soccer and why Italy will beat France in one of the greatest World Cup finals ever.
By Andrew O'Hehir
July 7, 2006
The year in sports
Was Elizabeth Lambert's meltdown a guy thing?
The British indie explosion
ESPN's dishonest tap-dance
Mission deflated
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