soccer Page 274 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
"John Terry Voted Dad Of The Year" — Headline, June 2009
Just leaving this here. No reason. [Press Association]...
Yup, Terry's Secret Lover's Abortion Is Pretty Much Biggest Story Since First Stamford Bridge
When a court overturned an injunction on publishing some John Terry gossip, we thought it was a standard "affair with teammate's girlfriend." But, holy shit. We had no idea....
The Africa Cup Of Nations Will Not Runneth Over
Earlier this month, Togo withdrew from the Africa Cup of Nations when Angolan separatists attacked its team bus with machine guns, killing two delegation members. You would think the African Football Confederation would have sympathy. You would be wrong....
John Terry's Affair With Teammate's Girl Manages To Explode English Media Law
An English high court has overturned an injunction prohibiting publishing news of Chelsea and national team captain John Terry's affair with a teammate's girlfriend. Forget the shitshow this will cause the Lions; the ramifications for the press are huge....
Charlie Davies's Mutant Healing Factor, Cont'd
Charlie Davies, having survived a car accident that required doctors to peel off his face, is not only training again but, as a reader reports, he's playing $5/$10 no-limit hold 'em well into the whiskey hours. I like this guy....
Charlie Davies Has A Mutant Healing Factor, Gnarliest Scar Ever
U.S. striker Charlie Davies is not only jogging again but talking seriously about playing in the World Cup, an incredible bit of news when you remember that, four months ago, he was in a single-car accident that looked like this....
Paraguayan Soccer Star Shot In Head, Crime Scene Photos Hit Twitter
Salvador Cabañas—a striker for Paraguay's World Cup team—was shot in the head last night in Mexico. He is in critical condition, with the bullet still lodged in his brain, but that's not going to stop ghoulish rubbernecking....
Galácticos Go Dark
Lights went out for 80 minutes during Real Madrid's friendly with an Albanian side. Local fans, perhaps conscious that we don't have any good Albanian jokes, threw lighters on the field during the blackout. [Reuters]...
That's Got To Be At Least A Yellow Card
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Just In Case Group Play Gets A Little Stabby
South Africa is going to do everything in its power to make the World Cup safe for visitors. But it never pays to take chances, and now you can buy stab-proof body armor emblazoned with your country's flag....
No One In The Premier League Has Any Money
One team is having broadcast revenue payments withheld to cover their debts. One manager might have been paid via offshore accounts to avoid taxes. And Manchester United could be forced to sell off Old Trafford itself....
Hicks Jr. Out At Anfield
Tom Hicks Jr. resigned as Liverpool director after those embarrassing emails came to light. Just goes to show the only acceptable time to use "fuck face" is on Billy Ripken's baseball card. [Guardian]...
"Blow Me F**k Face" — Great Moments In Fan Relations
Tom Hicks Jr., the Texas and Liverpool exec, might be rethinking his decision to make his contact info public after a foulmouthed response to one concerned fan. We've got the emails....
Togo Withdraws From Tournament After Machine-Gun Attack; 4 Dead, Reportedly
Togo has pulled out of the Africa Cup of Nations, with perhaps other teams to follow, in the aftermath of Friday's attack by Angolan separatists. A backup goalkeeper, two staff members, and the driver all were killed, the Guardian reports....
Does Anyone Have Leverage In The Threatened MLS Lockout?
It's true that MLS players work under conditions that would be intolerable in any other sport. But it's also undeniable that MLS is a niche league that might not survive a prolonged lockout....
Landon Donovan Wants You To Win The Mexican Lottery
I'm pretty sure this commercial is racist, but I'm not certain who should actually be offended. Landon Donovan's Spanish teacher would be a good place to start. [SportsRubbish]...
Manchester United Haters, Rejoice
It had been an exceedingly boring FA Cup, with all the favorites going through. That is, until about an hour ago. Mighty Man U fell to a League One side, and not just any side: Leeds, their historic rivals....
Bulgarian Soccer Wives Narcing On Their Husbands
Bulgaria's soccer stars have been filing tax returns claiming they make the league minimum, and the Bulgarian IRS is investigating. But who tipped off the feds? Their WAGs, flaunting their wealth....
Barca Complete The Sexfecta
Barcelona go seis por seis, winning every single club title this year. That's like the Steelers winning the Super Bowl, other countries actually playing football, and then Pittsburgh beating all of them. [CNN]...
Eritrean Soccer Team Apparently Not Big Fans Of Eritrea
A dozen members of Eritrea's national football team mysteriously "disappeared" after playing in a tournament in Kenya. (Not because of foul play. They are presumed to have defected.) Have they tried looking in Mozambique? [Guardian]...