Tag Archives: World Cup

Sorry, US: FIFA Bringing the World Cup to Russia in 2018, Qatar in 2022

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Sam

In a long-awaited announcement, this morning FIFA made known the host nations for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. The US had been in the running for each, but dropped out of the 2018 running in October when it became … Continue reading →

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World Cup Final Animal Prediction Showdown!

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Sam

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya85knuDzp8] Since many people in the US find soccer about as interesting as, well, soccer, for many folks the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has been exciting not for the actual games, but instead because of the emergence … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2010: USA vs Ghana

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Sam

This time, it’s for real. Seriously–now that the United States has reached the 16-team, single-elimination portion of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, nearly half of what drives us crazy about soccer just magically goes away. Sure, the scores … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2010: USA vs. Algeria

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Sam

With less than an hour to go until kickoff here in the central (central!) time zone, it’s time once again for some quick recon on the USA‘s Group C World Cup opponent, Algeria. The good news for the US is … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2010: USA vs Slovenia–Know Your Enemy!

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Sam

We’re just an hour or so away from another World Cup kickoff  here in the central (central!) time zone, so what better time to learn up on Team USA‘s Group C opponent: Slovenia? (If you’re away from a TV, don’t … Continue reading →

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How To Watch World Cup 2010 Online, Easily and For Free

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Sam

If you’re like most Americans, you’re probably asking the same question we are about this whole FIFA World Cup in South Africa thing that’s kicking off this morning: “Soccer? Really? Everyone’s so excited for soccer?” In a word, yes. While … Continue reading →

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Who’s Dumb Enough To Announce A New Product Today?

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Sam

It’s not a huge secret, that later today, at precisely 10am pacific time (12pm central!) Apple CEO Steve Jobs will take to the stage at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference and announce, at the very least, a new iPhone (see our … Continue reading →

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