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Politics, News & Issues > Soccer News & Opinion Possibility of an African country winning the 2010 World Cup: 1 of 13

As the World Cup qualifying reaches its climax in Africa, one can begin to wonder what surprises await the world as South Africa and the continent invites the world to the biggest tournament. Can Africa shock the world and produce an unlikely champion? First, consider South Africa. They may not have lost a lot of their luste...
Sports & Recreation > World Cup Soccer 2010 World Cup qualifying draw for the European Zone: 1 of 4

A fortnight from now, Europe will begin its quest to award the last four remaining World Cup spots for the tournament in South Africa. With the match-ups for the last four spots already drawn, it seems that any of the eight remaining nations have what it takes to get far in South Africa. Of the four match-ups to take place b...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: The Simpsons: 6 of 15

It is an episode that I truly love because the morals are valuable. It is an episode that helped me reflect upon my life. It is an episode that even became an inspiration for a music piece. It is an episode from the inaugural season of "The Simpsons." In fact, it was the tenth episode, titled "Homer's Night Out." h...
Sports & Recreation > Olympics Was it a good idea to choose Russia for the 2014 winter Olympic games?: 2 of 4

I was excited to hear the news that Sochi would host the 2014 Winter Olympics over Pyeongchang and Salzburg, the two finalists who also lost to Vancouver for the right to host the 2010 Winter Olympics. There are three reasons why I believe Sochi was the right choice. One was Sochi's climate, but the other two reasons may sur...
Sports & Recreation > World Cup Soccer Has the 2010 World Cup in South Africa been a disappointment?: 1 of 2

On a scale of one to ten, Africa's first FIFA World Cup would be an absolute ten. Even though South Africa failed to advance out of group stage, it was still thrilling to watch. From the commentary and reputable guest and analysts that ESPN included to the actual games and teams that participated, South Africa was no di...
Sports & Recreation > Soccer (Other) Great group fixtures of Euro 2012: 1 of 1

With Euro 2012 commencing in six months in Poland and Ukraine, fans already received some mouth-watering treats that will have sixteen nations battling for the right to be champions of Europe when the final is played on July 1, 2012. Some of these matches will feature rematches of previous games, while others will hopefully ...
Sports & Recreation > Soccer (Other) 2012 African Cup of Nations preview: 1 of 1

2012 looks to be another exciting year in the soccer world. With so much happening for this year, the world eagerly anticipates thrilling tournaments in Poland and Ukraine for the European championships, as well as the Olympics in London. What can get lost is that in a matter of days, two nations will co-host the first major...
Sports & Recreation > Olympics 2012 Olympics: Men's Soccer: 1 of 1

For Belarus and soccer, June 25, 2011 will always be special. The nation qualified for next summer’s Men’s Olympic Tournament to be staged in London. The journey was never easy but Belarus made history. When the nation first acquired independence in the 20th century, Belarus has been in search of finding their id...
Politics, News & Issues > Football News & Opinion Switzerland's success at the FIFA U-17 World Cup: 1 of 1

In 2009, Switzerland completed an “unprecedented” event that could be looked as the biggest upset in soccer, even bigger that Denmark and Greece’s upsets in Euro 1992 and Euro 2004, respectively. A 418-day journey that began in Iceland ended in triumph on African soil in November 2009. Prior to 2009, Switze...
Sports & Recreation > College Football How the teams are selected for the Rose Bowl: 1 of 1

It is the one game in the early hours of the new year that almost any avid sports fans looks forward to watching. It is the one game that has stood virtually the test of time, earning the moniker "The Granddaddy of Them All," even through some of America's most difficult times. Many colleges played in the Rose Bowl, but one ...