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Colombian Striker Radamel Falcao Will Miss The World Cup [Update]
It's official: Radamel Falcao won't play in this summer's World Cup. Colombia's superstar captain tore his ACL while playing for his club, AS Monaco. He wasn't able to recover in time, and today, we found he was left off of his nation's final, 23-man roster going to Brazil. ...

World Cup Group A Preview: There's Brazil, And There's Everybody Else
Here's your World Cup Group A hub and open thread, where you'll find our previews and predictions....

Dan Le Batard Savages The Pacers And All Of Indiana In His Latest Rant
We've long been fans of Dan Le Batard's rants, which he chooses to unleash whenever the Miami Heat have finished conquering a rival team or city. This year, Le Batard set his sights on the Pacers and the entire state of Indiana, spending nearly 10 minutes gloating over the Heat winning the Eastern ...

Eto'o's Last Ride: How Cameroon Can Shock Everyone At The World Cup
Cameroon are Africa's darlings and have qualified for the World Cup seven times, more than any other nation on their continent. This year, they'll be sending a familiar squad of hardened veterans with some young upstarts sprinkled in to Brazil. But this summer is also different, because it'll likely...

For World Cup Glory, Mexico Will Need To Get Their Shit Together
El Tri: the pride of Mexico, the class of CONCACAF (at least historically). In Brazil, they will look to continue their impressive streak of making it out of the group stage in five straight tournaments, despite recent turbulence in the team....

"Soccer," From <em>Soccer In Sun And Shadow</em>
From Eduardo Galeano's classic, now available as an ebook. We'll have excerpts throughout the week....

The Mets Ate A Sickening Number Of Cheesesteaks
In perhaps the only significant victory of their season, the Mets shattered the one-day record for cheesesteaks consumed in the visitors' clubhouse in Philadelphia. ...

Grooming Tools On Sale, SONOS Speakers, Your Own Weather Station
The Panasonic Vortex nose and facial hair trimmer is one of our favorite pieces of shaving gear, not to mention one of the most popular items we've ever listed. Today, you can get one for a mere $9 after clipping the $3 coupon, which is easily the best price we've ever seen. [Panasonic Vortex, $9 af...

This Sure Looks Like Brandon Jennings Offering Some Molly To Nick Young
Reasons to believe Brandon Jennings is indeed offering some molly to Nick Young:...

Croatia's World Cup Strategy: Rise And Grind
Croatia are a team stuck in the middle—physically, tactically and in overall proficiency. They aren't fast. They grind and plod their way to victories. They're often caught with holes deep in midfield against elite competition. The side lacks any real width. ...

The Birdman's Vengeful Ghost
Fine piece of reporting from Flinder Boyd:...

How Brazil Will Wreak Absolute Havoc On Their World Cup Foes
Brazil is widely thought of as the greatest soccer nation in the world, not just because it's dominated the sport, but because it's perfected it. ...

We've Been Friends Long Enough You'll Understand
Head on over to SB Nation and check out Cee Angi's story on Vin Scully:...

Shaq: The Next Superstar
From our pal Charlie Pierce, check out this 1992 profile of Shaquille O'Neal:...

Robbie Keane Blasts "Fucking Stupid Decision" To Play Match On Hot Day
It was 90-plus degrees and humid in Chicago yesterday, and even more unpleasant down on the pitch where the Fire drew the visiting Galaxy 1-1. After the match, L.A. captain Robbie Keane blasted the decision to play in the middle of the afternoon....

Prince At The French Open With A Scepter
Prince was at the French Open yesterday, and he brought a scepter. So here are a bunch of pictures of Prince, who was at the French Open with a scepter....

Former Nets, Devils Owner Dies In Plane Crash
Lewis Katz, the former owner of the New Jersey Nets and New Jersey Devils, was one of seven people aboard a private plane that crashed at Hanscom Field just outside Boston Saturday night. There were no survivors. ...

Sad Canadiens Mascot In Rangers Jersey Is The Saddest Mascot
Oh my God, Youppi! What have they done to Youppi!? You would think it's impossible to look so wretched while covered in electric-orange spaghetti fur—and have a name that includes an exclamation point and is literally French for "yippee!"—but then you've never been Youppi! in a Rangers jersey all al...

Luis Montes Scores Spectacular Goal, Immediately Suffers Horrific Injury
Mexico will be missing one of its midfielders in Brazil after Luis Montes suffered what looks like a compound leg fracture during today's friendly against Ecuador—just moments after scoring a spectacular golazo....