With all the heat generated by the excitement of the World Cup games in South Africa, it’s easy to forget the sporting event’s wild card: cold weather
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Vuvuzelas: There’s An (Annoying) App For That
We’ve chronicled the vuvuzela as aWorld Cup annoyance before. And now, of course, there’s an app for that.
Pictures: College Coaches Turned NBA Champions
Michigan State’s Tom Izzo is pondering whether to become the next head coach to make the jump from college credentials to pro pressure. But would Cleveland win a title with the college great?
Who Will Be Nebraska’s Best Big Ten Rival?
Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema made an early bid for the annual rivalry game against the Big Ten’s newest member.
Five Reasons It’s Time to Ban the Vuvuzelas
This beleaguered soccer fan has had enough. Though it’s a uniquely South African symbol of soccer, here are five reasons it’s time for the vuvuzela horns to make an early exit from the World Cup.
Everything I Don’t Know About the World Cup
Soccer is undeniably cool. For the next month I am going to be hearing a lot about it and I don’t want to be that girl, so I’ve put together a cheat sheet for everything I (and maybe you?) need to know about the 2010 World Cup in …
What Is That Weird Hum During World Cup Games?
Is there something wrong with your television set, or has a swarm of angry bees invaded the World Cup pitch?
Quotes: Ambivalence About the World Cup
“Close your eyes and try as hard as you can to pretend you like soccer. Good.”
— DOWHATITELLYOU, personifying American ambivalence about the World Cup on Twitter. Tweets including the word “football” (shockingly) were more …
Pictures: The 2010 World Cup Opening Ceremony
The vuvuzelas are out in full force. TIME takes you to the World Cup opening ceremony in South Africa.
Live Blog: 2010 World Cup Opening Ceremonies
Excited for the World Cup to start? So are we. TIME’s Glen Levy is liveblogging the opening ceremonies in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. Some details on the opening ceremony: It will feature 1,581 performers, including the …
Candid Camera: Celebrities Flood the NBA Finals
As the Lakers and Celtics square off for the 12th time in the NBA Finals, several celebrities are showing their fan spirit for the rivalry. TIME takes a look at some of the stars who sat courtside over the first three games.
Adultery Site Makes Pitch for New Meadowlands Naming Rights
Could AshleyMadison.com be the face of the NFL’s newest stadium? The New York Giants and New York Jets might be hard pressed to turn down this suitor’s reported offer: five years, $25 million. Why break up over that deal? (via TMZ)