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Spectacle And Counter-Spectacle: Watching The Shadow World Cup
I'm torn by this World Cup emotionally, politically and visually. For three days the soccer has been electric. Brazil scores an own goal and steals a nervy victory; the Dutch humiliate Spain; Costa Rica turns the odds over; Colombians fill the stadium in Belo Horizonte. But we all know, more complet...

Why Your World Cup Stadium Sucks: Arena Das Dunas, Natal
The United States open up their World Cup against Ghana today at Arena das Dunas. This is why it sucks. ...

Sons Of Ghana's Pelé Face The U.S. In Their Father’s Shadow
On Ghana's roster one last name appears two times: Ayew. Two players on the West African nation's team, André and Jordan, are brothers, better known for their illustrious heritage than for their skills on the field. They are the sons of African soccer legend Abedi Ayew. The name carries great meanin...

The Skullet Is A Universal Language
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Man Holding Kid Casually Catches Troy Tulowitzki's Home Run Ball
Troy Tulowitzki's two-run homer in today's Rockies-Giants game created a solid Father's Day moment for one man in the stands. Catching a home run with one bare hand while carrying a kid was no big deal to this dude....


Adam Jones Takes Out Umpire While Running To Second Base
Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt took a hard fall during Saturday's Blue Jays/Orioles game when Baltimore outfielder Adam Jones went for second base on an error. Ow....

You Should See The Guy Who Lost
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それが私たちのためであり、それは我々がある
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FIFA Is Systematically Destroying Brazilian Favelas
From Dave Zirin's newest book, Brazil's Dance with the Devil: The World Cup the Olympics and the Fight for Democracy, available now. We'll be running excerpts throughout the World Cup....

These Polar Bears Are Really Bad At Macking On Each Other
There are two things I dig about this video. The first is that cool-ass disguised robot camera that could have been an imperial drone on Hoth. The second is how bad these polar bears are at flirting....

Darryl Sutter Believes Time Is Just, Like, A Construct, Man
Here's Kings philosopher-coach Darryl Sutter, holding court at today's press conference in his inimitable fashion, as transcribed by LA Kings Insider:...

Mexico's Hat Game Is Elite
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Help Us Rank These Hypothetical Story Tips
We just received an email from a reader, Kevin Best, who poses a wonderful question....

Dad In Brazil Blows Up His Protesting Son's Spot, Tells Him To Get A Job
There you are, trying to join in on the great social movement of your young life, chants in your mouth, shirt covering your face. But then dad sees you, pulls the shirt off your face, and makes you go home. Goddammit, dad....

It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times
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Yoenis Cespedes Made Another Awesome Throw To Get A Baserunner Out
For the second time in two games, Athletics outfielder Yoenis Cespedes gunned down a baserunner in spectacular fashion....

Padres Turn Tarp Into Slip 'N Slide
The infield was covered up before last night's Padres-Phillies game (it got underway on time), so Yasmani Grandal and Everth Cabrera did what any self-respecting adult should do in that situation. ...

This Local News Story Is No Laughing Matter
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