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Cristianoooooooo: How to Stop the World’s Best Player

Cristiano Ronaldo was on our minds as we put together issue five of Howler—in particular, how to stop him. So we asked writer Thomas Unsworth to canvass some of the world’s best defenders for their tips on containing arguably the world’s most dangerous player....

Landon Donovan Is Not In The World Cup, Brand

You'd think that any preplanned Landon Donovan World Cup ads would've been cleared up before the World Cup started, or even by the first USMNT match, but one brand still wasn't aware, so we all got a photo of Donovan holding a phone and wearing a suit from Pacific Rim....

The Iceman Cometh Thanks To Another Curious Klinsmann Roster Snub

Predicting what Jürgen Klinsmann wants to do with his formation or lineup is a dangerous game. Sometimes he turns Jermaine Jones into a wingback. Sometimes he starts Brad Davis. Sometimes he jettisons Landon Donovan before the first game of the World Cup Sendoff Series....

Adam Wainwright's Ready For Today

Your Belgium-Russia Open Thread

Belgium vs. Russia. The favorites of Group H kick the day off. Talk about it....

Germany-Ghana Was The Best Match So Far, But It Kind Of Fucked The USMNT

Well. That sure was something. Earlier today, Germany and Ghana drew 2-2 in what was quite possibly the single best match of what's already been an absolutely bonkers World Cup. As spectators, it was a joy to watch. As American fans, this result didn't do our team any favors....

This Germany-Ghana Match Just Went Nutso

Well, for about three minutes there, things were looking really spiffy for the United States. Then Ghana went off and not only equalized, but took the lead on this goal off a turnover and seeing-eye ball to Asamoah Gyan....

How To Beat Portugal: A Blueprint From 2002

On Sunday, the United States will take the field against Portugal in Manaus, where, despite a dramatic victory over Ghana and Portugal's feeble showing against Germany, the Yanks will find themselves as slight underdogs....

France Are Wrecking Switzerland, Might Be The Truth

After just barely qualifiying for the World Cup, it looks like France have finally gotten their shit together, and are currently putting the fear of God into Switzerland. They're up 3-0, thanks in part to two goals scored just one minute apart midway through half....

Citrus-Beer Smackdown: Bud Lite Lime Vs. Coors Light Summer Brew

These are boom times for the better-than-Bud beer-drinker. Last year, sales of craft beer—which I will never try to define, but which all warring factions of whiners and definers seem to agree means, at a bare minimum, "beer made in a less industrial fashion by smaller, independent, more quality-con...

Unfairly Slimed: It's Time To Forgive <em>Ghostbusters II</em>

In the weeks leading up to June 16, 1989, I can only imagine how incessantly my seven-year-old self pestered my parents to go see Ghostbusters II. I spent years obsessed with the 1984 original, once watching it on repeat from the moment I woke up to the moment I got sent to bed, wearing my plastic p...

19 Tips For Comic Artists From Moebius

Via Royalboiler here are 19 tips for comic artists from Moebius. ...

FIFPro Calls For Concussion Probe After Alvaro Pereira Gets Knocked Cold

Uruguay's Alvaro Pereira took a knee to the head in yesterday's England match. He was out on the pitch—completely unconscious. Just minutes later, he overruled the team's medical staff and returned to play. Today, world soccer's players' union called for an investigation using some pretty basic logi...

Meet Lucy Li, The 11-Year-Old Golfer Playing This Year's U.S. Open

Lucy Li, just 11 years old and still in sixth grade, teed off for her opening round at the U.S. Women's Open earlier this morning. Li is the youngest golfer to ever qualify for the tournament, and she is also cute as hell....

What Tim Cahill's Wondergoal Sounded Like In Australia

Australia's national broadcaster SBS gave us a treat yesterday: an inset of announcer Craig Foster going nuts on Tim Cahill's outstanding equalizer against Netherlands yesterday. Australia had a lot to cheer for at the moment, but so did Chile and the other countries who scored goals on Wednesday. H...

MLB's New Home-Plate Rule Had Its Lowest Moment [Update]

This run, the Reds' sixth of 11, didn't have much of an impact on the result of a game, which saw Pirates outfielder Travis Snider take the mound in the ninth (and strike out Joey Votto). But the controversial play at the plate may have been the best example yet that no one, not managers, coaches, o...

If you're in New York, come see Tom Ley and Jolie Kerr read some of the shitty things commenters have said to them at Housingworks Bookstore Cafe from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. We'll be there too. If you think of anything meaner to say about them in the meantime, or if you've just got a good Tom Ley burn, le...

There's Something Off About This <em>Sports Illustrated</em> Cover

Above is the cover of this week's issue of Sports Illustrated, showing Kawhi Leonard skying through the air, his arm cocked back and ready to spike a dunk on poor Chris Andersen's head. There's a slight problem with this image, though....

Lil B's Hoop Dreams: Why The Based God Is Our Lebron (And Our Tupac)

Every Lil B mixtape is an event: a multi-stage, multimedia extravaganza that in all its quirkiness, interactivity, and downright craziness exemplifies why the Based God is the most fascinating artist currently doing it....

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