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ESPN's dishonest tap-dance
The network refuses to play it straight with Euro 2008 viewers about its announcers not being at the stadium.
King Kaufman Jun 25, 2008
Underdog days: Fresno State, Turkey
In a great midweek of sports, two Cinderellas continue their quest at Euro 2008 and the College World Series.
King Kaufman Jun 25, 2008
Turkey tops the Celtics' comeback
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.
King Kaufman Jun 16, 2008
It's OK, boys: Score first!
Just when ESPN retires its graphic, second-goal scorers take a back seat at Euro 2008.
King Kaufman Jun 13, 2008
(Feigned) death on the soccer pitch
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 Jun 12, 2008
Manchester United slides to the Cup
Moscow's slippery turf teams with the Reds to beat Chelsea in the Champions League final.
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 Feb 11, 2008
The year in sports
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
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Sep 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.
Jun 25, 2007
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
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
Mission deflated
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 Feb 7, 2007
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
NFL technocracy watch: League mulling yet another way to take fans out of the game. Plus: Bummer of a tattoo, kid.
Jan 29, 2007
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
Playoff tickets for locals only. Is this the NFL or the bush leagues? Plus: Beckham, Eagles punt, Oklahoma State-Texas thriller.
Jan 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.
Jan 12, 2007
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
On Election Day, billionaire team owners looking for taxpayer handouts had it just as rough as the GOP.
Nov 9, 2006
What else we're reading
Excommunicating women priests, reinstating transsexual soccer players, Bay Area residents sound off on gender difference, and more.
Page Rockwell Aug 11, 2006
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
French captain Zidane apologizes for his head butt but says it's the provoker who should be punished. He's wrong.
Jul 13, 2006
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
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.
Jul 10, 2006
Showdown in Berlin
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 Jul 7, 2006
King Kaufman's Sports Daily
In World Cup knockout games, the second goal gets even more important! Plus, those poor Minnesota Twins and their 17-2 streak.
Jun 30, 2006
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The beautiful, ugly game: Soccer doesn't need changing, but here's how I'd change it anyway.
Jun 26, 2006
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With its 2006 World Cup over, what the U.S. needs is a flamboyant, charismatic coach to sell an exciting version of the game to elite young American athletes.
Jun 23, 2006
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