Every 4 years is the FIFA World Cup. This year, South Africa will host the event at 10 different stadiums (see them all here. Last time, Italy beat France in 2006 for their 4th World Cup. The time before that, in 2002, Brazil won their 5th World Cup (the most by any country) (history here. This year, Spain is favored at 4-1. Brazil is right behind them at 4.5-1. Full odds here. More odds, including game-by-game lines, here.
The U.S. is in Group C (out of 8 groups) with England, Algeria, and Slovenia. Games begin June 11, with the U.S. meeting England first on ESPN 2pm ET Saturday June 11 (full schedule here. The top two teams from each group will move on to Stage 2, a 16-team single-elimination tournament that starts on June 26. Tournament schedule here. Championship July 7. To watch it on ESPN, check the schedule here. Track it all via Goal.com.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Is LeBron Worthy of New York?
The NY Daily News photo caption (here) in Mike Lupica's LeBron James piece is the typical knee jerk reaction devoid of facts. LeBron James has played 7 full seasons in the NBA and been to the NBA Finals one time. 25 now, he turns just 26 next season (career here).
Michael Jordan's first world championship title came in 1991 at the age of 27 (career stats here, Chicago franchise history here. The Bulls lost in the first round his first 3 years as a pro. They didn't make it to the finals until his 7th season-- MJ's first title.
So, there really isn't a need for panic by LeBron, or for doubters to rush to judgement.
Is his career in Cleveland over? Probably. But Cleveland fans should also consider the numbers above and perhaps not give up so quickly. Is LeBron heading to New York? As a Knick or a Net? Jay-Z is talking LeBron, but isn't the rapper tighter with D-Wade? But if he can't pry Flash outta south Florida, the case could be made that it is the Nets that have the better supporting cast highlighted by Lopez, Harris, Lee, and the up-and-comer, Terrence Williams. Jay-Z has already been actively (story) recruiting James. But is he worthy of coming to NYC? Ouch.
Michael Jordan's first world championship title came in 1991 at the age of 27 (career stats here, Chicago franchise history here. The Bulls lost in the first round his first 3 years as a pro. They didn't make it to the finals until his 7th season-- MJ's first title.
So, there really isn't a need for panic by LeBron, or for doubters to rush to judgement.
Is his career in Cleveland over? Probably. But Cleveland fans should also consider the numbers above and perhaps not give up so quickly. Is LeBron heading to New York? As a Knick or a Net? Jay-Z is talking LeBron, but isn't the rapper tighter with D-Wade? But if he can't pry Flash outta south Florida, the case could be made that it is the Nets that have the better supporting cast highlighted by Lopez, Harris, Lee, and the up-and-comer, Terrence Williams. Jay-Z has already been actively (story) recruiting James. But is he worthy of coming to NYC? Ouch.
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