Good endings often come from small beginnings. The US Men’s National Team surely started out small. Team USA conceded two unanswered goals, and gave away a victory in a 2-1 defeat to Honduras. The loss at the Olimpico Metropolitano left the U.S at the bottom of the hexagonal standings. Jurgen Klinsmann played an open 4-3-3 formation, with Clint Dempsey, Jozy …
In what may go down as the most memorable Super Bowl in history, the Baltimore Ravens hoist the Lombardi trophy. Behind Joe Flacco, Jacoby Jones, and a relentless defense, the Ravens held off a late rally to win the Super Bowl 34-31. A wild bonanza unfolded in the Superdome, ultimately stamping the game as being worthy of its’ title. After …
An uneventful calm took place before the gruesome storm. Tuesday night’s USA-Canada friendly finished as it started, with a back-and-forth 0-0 draw. The USA roster was composed of a youth training camp group, with manager Jurgen Klinsman citing seven or eight players to join the Hexagonal roster. Canada was outshot 15 to two at the hands of the Americans, who …
Three hours of heightened pedestrianism awaits local Hawaiians. The annual Pro Bowl attracts relatively large TV ratings, and serves as a global exhibition. It allows Hawaiians to sample a taste of the true league, by assembling all major icons into two hodgepodges. Then, the “action” begins. Players stroll along on sloppy deep routes, then leap to attempt to catch the …
Former cycling sensation Lance Armstrong is set to straighten the record Monday. On an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Armstrong will confess to doping during his reign atop the cycling world. According to USA Today, the interview will be broadcast on the Oprah Winfrey Network Thursday night. Armstrong will declare true the reports of him using performance enhancing drugs. In 2012, …
On a special program televised by FOX Soccer Channel Sunday, USMNT manager Jurgen Klinsmann declared his 25-man roster for the January camp. The training period kicked off today at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California. It transcends to a friendly match with Canada on the 29th, 9 PM at the BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas. Of the 25 …
