Monday, July 12, 2010

EveryJoe

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Spain Wins World's Most Boring Game

Posted: 11 Jul 2010 08:55 PM PDT

Soccer, by its nature, is boring. Especially to Americans who are used to watching fast-pace, hard-hitting sports action offered by the NFL and NBA. But I’ve never been as bored as I was than when I was watching the 2010 World Cup final between Spain and Holland. When the game mercifully ended, Spain had a 1-0 victory and won the World Cup for the first time in its history.

Through regulation, this game was scoreless. The only active person was the ref — who was passing out yellow cards like it was free candy. At the 120 minute mark, the winner was going to be decided by a shootout. Thankfully, an actual goal won the game. Andres Iniesta scored in the 116th minute to give Spain yet another 1-0 victory — its fourth straight win of the same score.

Spain celebrates their boring win (Image: TSN.ca)

Spain celebrates their boring win (Image: TSN.ca)

Spain entered this tournament as a favorite, so it’s not surprising to see them take home the title. In fact, Spain won the last European championship. Arguably, the only team in the world with better odds of winning the World Cup entering the tournament was Brazil. Holland, who received eight of the 13 red cards issued in the contest, is ranked 4th by FIFA.

Overall, I thought the World Cup was somewhat amusing. It’s a shame, however, that the World Cup final had to be such a snoozer.

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Lance Armstrong Surrenders in Tour de France

Posted: 11 Jul 2010 08:24 PM PDT

Lance Armstrong is waving the white flag and surrendering. The cycling legend has simply given up hope that he can win an eighth Tour de France. Thankfully for him, Frenchmen didn’t have to be explained the ins and outs of the art of surrendering, saving Armstrong valuable time he’d otherwise have to spend behind the mic.

The 38-year-old finished the latest stage in 61st place and fell to 39th overall.

Said Armstrong: “My Tour is finished.”

Although he’s quitting, Armstrong is still going to ride his bike for what he promises is his last Tour de France.

“Obviously the Tour’s finished for me, but I can try and win stages, try and help the team, really try and appreciate my time here, and the fact that I’m not coming back.”

Since Armstrong has already once retired only to come back, I’m not sold that this is indeed his last Tour de France. If he’s not doing anything else around this time of year in 2011, why wouldn’t he give it another chance. Heck, Brett Favre has retired and unretired about five times after the age of 38.

Lance Armstrong (Image: TSN.ca)

Lance Armstrong (Image: TSN.ca)

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John Wall Dazzles in Pro Debut

Posted: 11 Jul 2010 07:11 PM PDT

Last month, the Washington Wizards made John Wall the first overall pick of the 2010 NBA Draft. On Sunday, Wall played his first pro game in a summer league contest against the Golden State Warriors. The 19-year-old point guard started off the game sloppy but quickly flashed the potential that makes scouts drool.

In 33 minutes of action, Wall had 24 points, eight assists, two rebounds and two steals, while hitting 7-of-15 shots from the field and 10-of-11 shots from the line. Although those numbers are impressive, it also must be noted that he had eight turnovers. JaVale McGee chipped in 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Wizards won by a final score of 84-79.

After the game, Wall admitted to being nervous in his pro debut.

Said Wall: “A lot of excitement, so that’s why I was trying to go too fast and I was losing the ball.”

“I ran downstairs before the game and I was nervous,” he continued.

Once the NBA season starts, you can expect the Wizards to get the ball to Wall early and often. He can score, pass, defend and, most importantly, make people around him better.

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