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"What happened?", I remarked while looking to the other side of the ticket office where a man in military uniform was beating customers who had just arrived. "This is Iran", came an ambiguous response, one that...

Two World Wars and One World Cup: England Prepares to Invade Germany

To make sure England's long rivalry with Germany stays on the soccer pitch during this summer's World Cup, the British government is offering fans extra consular help and advice how not to offend their hosts.

Fifa steps up war on eBay's World Cup trade

So you want to go to the World Cup but don't have a ticket, what do you do?  eBay, the world wide market place could be your chance however if you're an England fan that door is being closed.  The risk that FIFA (soccers governing body) may extend the eBay ban to...

Airport renamed after George Best

Belfast City Airport will be renamed in honour of the Northern Ireland and Manchester United soccer ace George Best.  Best died in London last November after a long battle with alcoholism.  He is remembered as one of the most gifted soccer players ever and a proud...

FIFA slide tackles racism

The president of the international soccer body, FIFA, thinks teams whose players or fans who spew racist epithets should be penalized where it really counts-- in the standings. He felt that slapping teams with...

Former Calgary Stampeders Owner Ryckman Settles Fraud Charges (Bloomberg.com)

"March 8 (Bloomberg) -- Larry Ryckman, former owner of the Canadian Football League's Calgary Stampeders, pleaded guilty to breaking an Alberta securities rule to settle criminal charges he defrauded investors of...

Super Bowl Ads Not So Super

"NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- The Super Bowl is still talked about in exulted terms as an annual ad extravaganza with lots of marketers clamoring for $2.5 million spots, but the reality is rather different."...you'll need to register to read it. 

Gay Ex-Giant Alleges Bowl Discrimination (AP)

"AP - Former Giants lineman Roy Simmons and celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred want an investigation into whether Simmons was denied access to the Super Bowl media center because he is gay and HIV positive."

Explosive Peter Warrick Will Start for SeaHawks

We wondered in our Sunday game recap if Jimmy Williams would be removed from punt return duties, thinking that Bobby Engram would be a better choice. And that's half-right. Holmgren announced today that Peter...

Upset victories lift Steelers, Broncos

Thanks to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos, the AFC has a championship game nobody expected to see. The favored Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots were both knocked off this weekend in...

Seahawks Remaining #1 Seed in NFL's Final Four

It was as if they were stomping the Redskins with one foot, while shooting themselves in the other foot. Not the prettiest win you'll ever see, but for me it boils down to this: When you lose the NFL MVP in the...

Seattle Hosts Big Game: Seahawks

This is the matchup you had to be hoping for, even though the 'Skins are the hottest team in football right now. The matchups just seem to favor Seattle -- I like the Hawks' great OL against the great Redskins...

Young leads Longhorns to Rose Bowl win (Reuters)

Reuters - Quarterback Vince Young capped a dazzling performance with a touchdown with 19 seconds to play to rally the Texas Longhorns to an 41-38 upset win over the USC Trojans at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday.

Heisman Trophy 2005

On December 11, 2005, at 8:00 P.M, the greatest college player of the year will be awarded the Heisman Trophy. The nominees are Vince Young (University of Texas), Reggie Bush ( University of Southern California),...

Dallas Cowboys Playoff Chances

After the Cowboys disapointing loss to the Giants (a 10-17 loss) the Cowboys stand at 7- 4 and no longer hold first place in the NFC east, and the Cowboys must win the remainder of their games to be able to make it to the playoffs. However the Cowboys are going to have a...

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