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ThursdayOctober232008

'Member?: Are You Ready For A Gentler, Kindler Philadelphia? Yeah, We're Not Either

Whas Happened In Sports Last Night World Series Game One: It’s been a rough 20 years since Philadelphia saw their last title. But that was before the man known as Cole Hamels brought his pitching sexiness to the City...

WednesdayOctober152008

'Member?: The Tampa Bay Rays Like To Hit Home Runs

ALCS Game Four In the past four games, the Tampa Bay Rays have like a million home runs… okay, fine, they’ve hit 10. But in the past three games, they’ve lit up the Red Sox like Christmas trees, knocking...

FridaySeptember262008

Thierry Henry Is One Left-Wing Start Away From Leaving Barcelona

We’ve never gotten used to Thierry Henry in the jester-like stripes of FC Barcelona. Be it known that we grew fond of him as a Gunner and we thought he’d end up a Gunner for life. But we wished...

ThursdayAugust142008

Goal Of The Day: Xavi Welcomes Wilka Krakow To The Champions League.

Since FC Barcelona finished third in La Liga last year, they are playing in the Champions League much earlier than most people are accustomed to, but it’s quite alright with us. Seeing Thierry Henry, Samuel Eto’o, Rafa Marquez, Xavi,...

FridayAugust012008

PES (Pro Evolution Soccer) 2009 Gets Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona Pissed

Alright, Barcelona officials aren’t really upset about Lionel Messi being the pan-European cover boy for PES 2009 from Konami, but they’ve definitely been giving him a hard time for his outside activites. In fact, Lionel Messi is capitalizing on...

WednesdayJuly162008

Rumor Alert: Robinho To Fill The Brazilian Void At Barcelona?

With news hitting the blogosphere last night that Ronaldinho had signed with AC Milan for roughly 21 million euros, the rumors have been spreading widely as to who Barcelona could and should sign. They’ve already locked five new players...

TuesdayJuly012008

Rafa Marquez Invests In New Primera "A" Division Club Tepic

Rafa Marquez endured an injury plagued season in Barcelona this past year, but his spirits seem fine now that clubs such as Atletico Madrid and Juventus are vying for his skills. And though most Mexican soccer lovers we talk...

TuesdayJune172008

When The Music's Over, Turn Out The Lights: Barcelona To Axe Star Trio.

Barcelona’s new coach is wasting no time ruffling the feathers of a team that once reigned as European champions and domestic champions in the same. Pep Guardiola disclosed today that the trio consisting of Samuel Eto’o, Ronaldiho and Deco—a...

WednesdayMay142008

Samuel Eto'o Doesn't Like You Calling Him Cabron, Wants Out Of Barcelona

Athlete’s are known to throw fits. They are especially prone to tantrums in soccer. Yet, Samuel Eto’o angrily denounced that he deliberately tried to miss the classic derby between Real Madrid and Barcelona last week. And though he’s managed...

WednesdayMay142008

Say It Ain't So Gio: Dos Santos Lured By Chelsea.

Mexican players are flocking to England in droves these days, and by that we mean that there are actually Mexican players in the Premiership now. Among them may be an 18 year old phenom who has already experienced glory...

TuesdayApril222008

Goal Of The Day: Andres Iniesta Can Save Barcelona.

Who needs Ronaldinho, or Deco to run the middle when you have Andres Iniesta? If there is salvation for Barcelona’s dismal season, it’s in the midfield-cutting prowess of the youngster. He’s in the starting lineup for today’s tomorrow’s [Ed...

MondayApril212008

Samuel Eto'o To Barcelona: Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Trophies.

FC Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o is threatening his club with abandoning ship if they don’t find a way to win some silverware this year. Don’t walk the plank, man! Eto’o is locked up with the club until 2011, but...

ThursdayApril102008

FC Barcelona Players Not Injured, On Time Out

News that Barcelona players are sidelined due to indiscipline rather than injury preceded their Champions League against Schalke 04, but we just got to it today. And, yes, it’s still totally relevant. Barcelona’s president of economics commission (???), Sala...

TuesdayMarch252008

Rumor Alert: Sven Goran Eriksson Winks At Giovani Dos Santos

OK, it’s official. Sven Goran Eriksson’s got an eye for the Mexicans. The Manchester City boss is rumored to have interest in Barcelona youngster Giovani Dos Santos and if a deal is met, (remember, rumors), Dos Santos would join...

MondayMarch242008

Goal Of The Day: Borjan KrKic Reaches Puberty.

Bojan KrKic is 17 1/2 years old and steadily approaching a course bursting with the potential to reap multi-million dollar contracts. Has Real Madrid sniffed their nose his way yet? He scored two goals this weekend against Villareal, collecting...

TuesdayMarch182008

Goal Of The Day: Giovanni Dos Santos Against Gambia.

Mexico’s U-23 team may have scrapped their chance at Olympic glory this summer, but the nation’s viability as a soccer power is secured in the leg power and creativity of Giovanni Dos Santos. With Ronaldinho rumored to be out...

MondayMarch102008

Goal Of The Day: Frank Lampard Gets Lucky.

If it weren’t for FC Barcelona goalie Victor Valdes’ horrible goalkeeping, who knows what we’d be showing you this morning. Actually, Frank Lampard’s goal is brilliant. It has everything we love about a goal: creativity, determination and a whole...

WednesdayMarch052008

Lionel Messi Out With Hamstring Injury, Real Madrid Wins La Liga By Default

Barcelona did what they were supposed to do last night by beating Celtic FC 1-0 and progressing to the quarterfinals of the Champions League. However, there was a lot of hype about whether coach Frank Rijkaard would start a...

MondayMarch032008

Goal Of The Day: Ronaldinho Takes To The Air.

Though gorgeous, Ronaldinho’s goal was left in a muck of futility after Barcelona surrendered four goals to Atletico Madrid. It’s like having your new swimsuit calendar arrive via mail, only to have our dog tear it to pieces....

TuesdayFebruary262008

Samuel Eto'o Takes Goal Celebrations To A New Level

Samuel Eto’o scored a hat-trick this past weekend and he decided to commemorate his final goal with a new goal celebration: stealing a photographer’s expensive ass camera and taking pictures of his teammates. If we were that photographer, we’d...

TuesdayFebruary052008

Out In The Open: Carles Puyol And Thierry Henry.

Open caption for your creative pleasure. Please, don’t ever leave me, Henry. Image [Getty]...

FridayFebruary012008

'Member? Barcelona Win, Lakers Lose And Diouf Can't Play Anymore.

Whas Happened In Sports Last Night Copa Del Rey: “Titi” gives Barcelona some extra life in the Copa. Villareal 0, FC Barcelona 1. [Canadian Press] NBA: Lamar Odom is no Kobe Bryant. Detroit Pistons 90, Los Angeles Lakers 89....

WednesdayJanuary302008

Goal Of The Day: Ronaldinho Takes On Real Madrid...By Himself.

Real Madrid’s Ivan Helguera needed a hip replacement after Ronaldinho’s juke. Iker Casillas seems to give up before Ronaldinho even takes a shot. The only one that looks unfazed is compatriot Roberto Carlos, who playfully kicks the ball around...

TuesdayJanuary292008

Goal Of The Day: Lionel Messi Hypnotizes Getafe.

See, all he really did was outrun a Getafe team that was probably getting trashed in Barrio Gotic the night before. Okay. This is an awesome goal. A quick left foot tap to free up space and it was...

FridayJanuary252008

'Member? Down Goes Roger Federer.

Whas Happened In Sports Last Night Australian Open: How do you say “ah shucks” in Swiss-German? Roger Federer loses in straight sets 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5). [Xinhua] African Cup Of Nations: Luck is on your side when you’ve got...

ThursdayJanuary242008

Ronaldinho Is Proud Exhibitionist, Lonja Free

There’s been much speculation over the last year as to whether FC Barcelona midfielder Ronaldinho was actually fit enough to be playing professional football. Photographs of the former World Player of the Year captured a thicker than usual waistline...

WednesdayJanuary162008

'Member? The New York Knicks Are Tired Of Losing, Start Winning.

Whas Happened In Sports Last Night NBA: If Washington beat the Celtics, and the Knicks beat Washington…we’re not even going there. New York’s on a winning streak. New York Knicks 105, Washington Wizards 93. [Seattle PI] Copa Del Rey:...

MondayJanuary142008

'Member? Well That Was An Exciting NFL Playoffs Weekend.

Whas Happened In Sports This Weekend NFL Playoff Roundup NFC: We’re not even going to mention the Jessica Simpson factor when it comes to the Cowboys’ loss. No way. Not at all. You going back to Cabo this weekend,...

ThursdayJanuary102008

'Member? A Coin Toss Determines The Interliga 2008 Finals?

Whas Happened In Sports Last Night Soccer Roundup Interliga 2008: Club America defeat Atlas 3-2, but Atlas advances to Saturday’s finals against San Luis because they won a coin toss held behind closed doors. We see some problems with...

TuesdayJanuary082008

Giovani Dos Santos May Have To Defect From Spain

It wasn’t too long ago that FC Barcelona striker Giovanni Dos Santos pledged his allegiance to the land of siestas, tapas and Flamenco. Now he may have to rescind all that citizenship buffoonery because it looks like Barca are...

WednesdayDecember262007

Giovani Dos Santos Has More Links Than Oscar De La Hoya's Mesh

Young Mexican striker Giovani Dos Santos has seen limited play this season in Catalunya because, in our opinion, head coach Frank Rijkaard has gone bonkers. It’s truly uncertain why Dos Santos hasn’t been given more time since Thierry Henry,...

WednesdayDecember262007

Arsenal Striker Cesc Fabregas Has The Bunk Bed All To Himself Now

Everyone, including us, thought the decline of Arsenal FC was inevitable after Thierry Henry decided to leave for Barcelona. The Gunners have proved everyone wrong, once again we’re included in that mess, and have stuck to the top tier...

WednesdayDecember262007

Barcelona Continues To Dump On Ronaldinho

It wasn’t the merriest of holidays for Catalan striker Ronaldinho. After losing to Real Madrid over the weekend, in the biggest rivalry clash in the world, Barcelona fans decided to point their Catalan fingers straight into the Brazilian’s grill—and...

MondayDecember242007

We Show No Mercy: Merry Christmas Barcelona Fans.

Real Madrid V Barcelona is the most desired sporting event in the world. Yes Yankee/Red Sox fans, this game is even bigger than you. Real Madrid are seven points clear going into the Christmas break and this Julio Baptista...

MondayDecember242007

'Member? What's The Translation For 'Grinch' In Catalan?

Whas Happened In Sports This Weekend La Liga: It’s just not the same without David Beckham Roberto Carlos. Ok, we’re over it. Real Madrid 1, FC Barcelona 0. [AFP] NFL: Run McNabb! Run! Fumble! Wait! Oh crap! Touchdown? Ha!...

MondayDecember172007

Barcelona Will Be Messi-Less For A Month

Imagine if the Red Sox and the Yankees headed into the last series of the year, neck and neck for the division title, with everything including dignity and shit-talking rights on the line. Now imagine if prior to the...

ThursdayDecember132007

'Member? Hey Everyone. Samuel Eto'o Is Back.

Whas Happened In Sports Last Night Uefa Champions League: Hey Eto’o! Welcome to the party. Stop picking fights with Ronaldinho. Now score! Barcelona 3, Stuttgart 1. [Sporting Life] NBA: Did the Sacramento Kings have Vlade Divac at center last...

WednesdayDecember122007

Lionel Messi Is Sports Illustrated Latino's Sportsman Of The Year, No Golden Balls Included

European Footballer of the Year was within grasp for Argentine Lionel Messi; and many thought he should have been named the best player of the year. Well hold on to your long johns folks because Lionel Messi has been...

FridayDecember072007

Gifts For The Sports Enthusiast: How About A Pooping Ronaldinho Figure?

Are you already feeling the unnecessary stress induced by the holiday season? Have you already bailed your pursuit to find the perfect gift? Do you just hate the holiday season enough to send your loved one a figure of...

ThursdayDecember062007

Real Madrid Say No Güey To "Gaucho" Ronaldinho

Usually, Real Madrid’s association with big name transfers is as obvious as Mike Tyson and crazy. The fact is, whether they’ve just signed 12 new strikers and nine defenders, Madrid are always hunting to get stronger. But there is...

MondayDecember032007

FC Barcelona Offered Twenty Barrels Of Guinness For Ronaldinho

The talk of the town continues to circulate around whether FC Barcelona play maker Ronaldinho is on his way out to AC Milan or Chelsea FC during the winter transfer windows. He sat out during Barca’s clash with regional...

MondayDecember032007

The Offside Asks: What About Thierry Henry?

Fellow blogeros at The Offside.com recently chimed in on our Top Ten Most Fashionable Sports Playas list and asked: “Macrochip [Ed. Note: Favorite typo of the year], where’s Thierry “Titi” Henry on your list?” First a run-down of who...

TuesdayNovember272007

Champions' League Soccer: Just Like Riding On A Rollercoaster

Matchday 5 has come to an end, but not without it’s fair share of shockers. It took a whole 90 minutes, but Cristiano finally knocked in that goal we predicted. Barcelona vs. Lyon was a bit of a shocker,...

TuesdayNovember272007

Champions' League Soccer: Matchday 5 Means We're Getting Closer To The Cuts

Uefa Champions’ League soccer is upon us once again and we’re as siked as a California beach bunny getting a tan. Matchday 5 can either make your or break you, so we’re taking a glance at the most scintillating...

TuesdayNovember272007

Thierry Henry Loves Him Some American Sports

Sports Illustrated recently sat down with French international soccer player Thierry Henry (pictured with Tony Parker) to chat with him about all the normal crap you hear in an interview. Henry talk about his boy Tony Parker, his infatuation...

FridayNovember162007

Chelsea FC Assistant Ten Cate Blasts Ronaldinho Rumors, Not To Be Confused With AK-47 Or 9MM

Henk Ten Cate (awesome!) has denied rumors that he’s trying to court FC Barcelona midfielder Ronaldinho from Catalunya. Ten Cate was once part of the Frank Rijkaard (Barca head coach) squad in 2005, so he’s got some inside leverage...

ThursdayNovember152007

Cesc Fabregas Won't Trade Meat Pies For Jamón Anytime Soon

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is as devout to “Gunners” soccer as Spaniards are to jamón. He was reluctant to the indulge in the major offers from Real Madrid and FC Barcelona last year, and it seems like the latest...

WednesdayNovember142007

'Member? América Is Movin' On Up.

Whas Happened In Sports Last Night Copa Sudamericana: Club América defeat Millonarios from Colombia 2-0 to advance to finals. All ten fans allowed to attend were ecstatic. [Univision] Spain’s Copa del Rey: FC Barcelona struggle against third division side...

TuesdayNovember132007

Javier Saviola Doesn't Like Being The Last Kid To Be Picked On The Team

Real Madrid utility striker Javier Saviola is wondering why he hasn’t gotten any playing time in the last few…um…months. He was acquired on a transfer fee from FC Barcelona in the off season, but hasn’t seen much action. Saviola’s...

WednesdayNovember072007

Champions' League Soccer Update: Thierry Says Hello And Manchester United Is On Pace To Do What They're Supposed To Do

Manchester United V Dynamo Kiev: 4-0 Final Cristiano Ronaldo decided to poke his pretty little face out in the 88th minute and score a goal to solidify a Manchester United’s arse-whoopin’ of Dynamo Kiev. Looks like them foreign-born players...

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