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Soccer
Women’s World Cup: Team USA Moves On to the Finals
If America wins this World Cup, can we just bronze Abby Wambach’s head?
Watch: Amazing Goal Leads to U.S. Victory Against Brazil in Women’s World Cup
After a tie score of 2-2 in USA vs. Brazil’s quarterfinal match of the Women’s World Cup, an exhilarating finale of penalty kicks kicked the score up to 5-3, edging the U.S team to victory and sending them to the semifinals.
North Korean Coach: Lightning Strike Led to Women’s World Cup Loss
NewsFeed is all for trash-talk and tall tales. But this might just be too much.
QUOTE: FIFA Bans Headscarves, Iran Protests
“These are the dictators and colonialists who want to impose their lifestyle on others.”
— MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD, president of Iran, speaking out against a FIFA ban on headscarves that led the Iranian women’s soccer team to …
Watch: Paul the Psychic Octopus Gets His Very Own Movie
An upcoming biopic will tell the story of the clairvoyant cephalopod that gained instant celebrity status by calling outcomes of World Cup soccer matches last summer.
Football Stars Have Butter Fingers: Real Madrid Player Drops Trophy
After an 18-year quest to win the Copa del Rey (King’s Cup), Spain’s Real Madrid team finally got their moment of glory Wednesday. Little did they know it would slip through their fingers a few hours later.
Jock Watch: NBA, NHL Playoffs Get Going This Weekend
Not sure which sporting event should catch your eye (or ear) this weekend? NewsFeed breaks down a few of the events that could shape the sports scene.
It’s (Finally) a Girl for David and Victoria Beckham
So long as David doesn’t mind a coaching role from the sidelines, the Beckham household will soon have enough members to have their own soccer team.
Ronaldo Retiring from Soccer After 18-Year Career
Brazilian soccer phenom Ronaldo announced Monday his retirement from The Beautiful Game after 18 years because of his body’s inability to keep up with the pace of the sport, the Associated Press reported.
Soccer Star, Model, Mechanic? David Beckham Helps Stranded Motorist
David Beckham’s path to a Knighthood just got one step closer.
FA Cup Upset: Could Non-League Crawley Town Really Beat Manchester United?
As the cliche goes, it’s the stuff of which dreams are made.