Why is MLS still being forced upon us. It's bad enough that Fox gives a TAB to soccer and an entire site dedicated to soccer, but give it a rest. The women beat England in the WWS semifinals and the main page major headlines have to do with Georgia beating Alabama, NFL, and Baseball, as it should be. There are those on this blogging site who continue to tell us to open our minds to soccer. Soccer is a great game, the world loves it, but America doesn't. That is not being close minded, we just have more to do here than watch hours of keep away with a ball to see one score. Other countries, especially third world countries, can not afford to have lush green fields to play a game that requires alot of equipment like football, but they can have a dirt pasture and a ball. Soccer is the world's most popular sport, but consider that many of the places where soccer is huge have nothing else to keep them occuppied. Mexico, Brazil, and most of Africa are truly poor countries where children are lucky to grow up with any sports equipment at all. Americans are more fortunate and more well rounded. I don't have to enjoy soccer nor do I have to embrace it. I am a "free" man living in a free country and I choose to watch the NFL, MLB, and the NBA.
Floyd Landis is not the first cyclist to use steroids, but he is the first to have his title stripped from him. For the record, his appeal doesn't stand a chance. Why have we heard so little about this by the ESPN analysts, and yet Bonds was crucified without one positive test? Landis is the "FIRST" to ever have his title stripped and Bonds is not the first or last to use steroids. No doubt a double standard exists based upon the whims of the media.
Barry Bonds will play again next year, but in the AL as a DH. I am excited to see that happen because he will most certainly get into the 3000 hit club and it will be interesting to see if he continues to lead the league in walks. People complain that he is not an everyday player, but as a DH, he can play ever day and he has tremendous value. His on base percentage and slugging percentage was up there with the best. Good luck Barry on your quest ofr 3000 hits and a sure fire HOF career.
Isiah Thomas: Fire the guy Dolan. It's embarassing.
NHL: Almost as bad as soccer. The season is underway and no one even knows about it. I had to check to see how many games have been played.
Norv Turner's Chargers are 1-2. It's too late to worry now, but LT is suddenly human and the vaunted Chargers' defense is suspect. And who says coaching doesn't matter?
Slow your roll buddy. Since when is Brazil poor? Stop steryotyping. They are a good country. GO THERE! You like Barry Bonds? I dont care that he used steroids, he's a jerk! By the way, poor countries don't just play soccer. Look at Central America and the Caribean Islands, they all play baseball with only a ball of rags and a stick. So let's not agree with FOX Sports and say that soccer is a poor man's sports. Not one of your best articles.
Bubb, Hey glad you like Soccer, but get your facts right about Brazil. It's GNP is high, but per capita, a truer reflection of wealth for its people, it is 112 right behind powerhouses like Bulgaria and Grenada and one ahead of Jamaica. It may have a few big cities, but most people are in poverty.
My father in law and others in my family goto Haiti every year on a mission, along with giving routine medical care and we always bring?????? Guess what??????
Soccer balls!!!! Why? It is the cheapest sport to provide equipment for! Right on Socal!!!!
NHL? National Hottie League? I vote for Jessica Alba to be ranked #1 in the pre-season poll!!!!! Followe by the chick from Transformers, she is only 20 votes out of first!!!
LSU< its common sense, but so few are willing to accept it.
Mean, I understand. Don't get me wrong either, my kids love soccer and its fun to play. I played some intramural in college and we won a championship, but its still not a great TV spectator sport and does not generate revenue in the US like in Europe.
SoCal, how are you? All soccer needed was for Vegas to jump on Ryan's decision to pull Solo. The word gets out that Brazil is a sure thing. Vegas lays it off, the high rollers get an easy winner and soccer is an overnight sensation. Agree?
