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Competitive Cheer: Relive the Top 10 Sports Moments of 2010

If neither Kobe Bryant nor LeBron James brought a smile to your Christmas Day, dive in to some of the other memorable plays from the past 365 days.

Diego Maradona

Maradona Out as Argentina’s National Soccer Coach

After a disappointing 4-0 loss to Germany in the 2010 World Cup quarterfinals, Diego Maradona’s tenure as the nation’s soccer manager is reportedly over.

Argentina's national soccer coach Diego Maradona

Quotes: Diego Maradona on His Soccer Future with Argentina

“If they touch a hair of one of my guys, even if it’s the masseur or the kitman, I’m going,” – DIEGO MARADONA, manager of Argentina’s national soccer team, on his desire to return as coach on one condition — his staff stays intact (via BBC)

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The Week in Web Trends: Gibson, Palin and Spain

This week’s hottest stories? An actor’s meltdown, a country’s triumph and a politician’s public pitch. NewsFeed breaks down all the biggest Internet searches.

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Paul the Octopus: The Greatest Underwater Psychic Ever?

Call now for your underwater psychic reading.

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World Cup Scrapbook: Eight Key Things to Take Away from 2010

The one-month festival of football has come to a close. What will we take away from the games in South Africa?

Vuvuzela

Vuvuzela Fatwa: United Arab Emirates Hates the Horns Even More Than You

There’s no shortage of reasons why the vuvuzela should go. But what about a legal ruling?

Soccer Referee

World-Cup Science: Referees More Likely to Call Right-to-Left Fouls

World Cup officials, listen up. A new study says that your eyes may be playing tricks on you.

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Spain vs. Germany Primer: When Boys Become Mannschaft

Who Will Stand Opposite the Dutch in the final?

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Your World Cup Soccer Lesson: Five Essentials for the Field

Looking to up your ante in those pickup games during the World Cup?