August 11, 2011
The Klinsmann Variations
The U.S. men’s national soccer team drew with its rival, Mexico, 1-1 in an international friendly on Wednesday night at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. The game might have ended in a tie, but in the hands of new USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann, a manager whose communication skills make up for whatever deficiencies he might have […]
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About Last Night: Klinsmann Makes His Coaching Debut, C.J. Wilson Insults a Mound
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Wednesday.
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The Grantland Top Five
1. University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind. 2. Brian Kelly, football coach, University of Notre Dame Let me just say this first: I’ve never had a particular affinity for Notre Dame. I believe gold is an overvalued metal and leprechauns are terrifying shoemakers. I believe Sam Gamgee was a subpar defensive end and Qadry […]
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Today on The B.S. Report
Good news for treadmill users, commuters and dudes killing time in class … the BS Report has returned from a 10-day hiatus!
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The Huddle: News And Notes From The NFL
Here’s your Wednesday whip-around on the stories dominating the headlines and lingering in the margins of the NFL. No pads needed.
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Ochocinco is the George Lopez of the NFL
So Chad Ochocinco is going to stay with a fan for the first few weeks of the season? How shocking! Wait. “Shocking” isn’t the right word. “Predictable” is a better choice. How predictable!
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Can Air Bud Save The Angels? (No, Seriously.)
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim failed to upgrade their roster at the trade deadline, while the rival Texas Rangers made two big moves for relief help. The Angels remain in the thick of the AL West race, but they could definitely use some help. Here’s one intriguing option for a potential stretch-run boost: They […]
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About Last Night: Cliff Lee is Very Good at Baseball and Chad Ochocinco Tries to Find a Roommate in a Very Normal Way
In case you were out living a life of leisure, here’s what you missed in sports on Tuesday.
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