It’s a stereotype that Americans don’t care about soccer. But what if we stopped talking about the fact that nobody scores and that ties are acceptable, and started talking about the beautiful people on the field? (via TIME’s …
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In Squid We Trust: Spain to Win World Cup?
The “octopus oracle” is back at it, predicting that the Netherlands will fall to Spain in the World Cup final. Plus, he gives an exclusive interview to TIME! (via TIME’s World Cup blog)
LeBron James, Party Animal: He had a South-Beach Bash Planned All Along
Now that “The Decision” is in the hopper, LBJ can focus on something that won’t require television cameras: the celebration.
Scathing: Cavs Owner Dan Gilbert Blasts LeBron – in Comic Sans
This is how a city’s dream dies, with bitterness and plenty of fun fonts.
LeBron’s Egomaniacal Prime-Time Hour: Overkill Much?
In case you haven’t heard, one of the best basketball players on the globe became a free agent this summer.
Quotes: Stan Van Gundy on LeBron James’ ESPN Broadcast
“It takes 15 seconds to say, ‘I’ve decided to stay in Cleveland,’ But we’ve got another 59 minutes and 45 seconds to, what? Promote LeBron James? As if we don’t do that enough.”
— STAN VAN GUNDY, Orlando Magic Head …
Dutch Porn Star Offers ‘Services’ if the Netherlands Wins World Cup
Now that’s a fan!
“Octopus Oracle” Paul: Actually Psychic?
An octopus correctly predicted the outcomes of all six of Germany’s World Cup games. So when do we have to start worshiping him as our leader?
Lebron-Named Businesses Banking on James to Choose New York
LeBron James isn’t the only “Lebron” agonizing over his free-agency decision.
Cocaine-Filled World Cup Trophy Seized at Colombia Airport
The World Cup’s been filled with weird and wacky events (soccer aside). The latest? A coked out World Cup trophy!
Bosh to Join Wade in Miami. Will LeBron Come Too?
ESPN is reporting that Chris Bosh will join Dwyane Wade on the Miami Heat. But what about LeBron?
Spain vs. Germany Primer: When Boys Become Mannschaft
Who Will Stand Opposite the Dutch in the final?