NRL rejects FFA's World Cup proposal
Tom WaldAustralia's bid to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cups has hit a snag with the NRL rejecting a proposed schedule from Football Federation Australia.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Superstars among decade's top players
ESPN RISE MagazineBefore turning the page to a new decade, ESPN RISE takes a look back at the most exciting and influential high school athletes from the past 10 years.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009FFA boss moves to ease AFL, NRL concerns
Football Federation Australia CEO Ben Buckley has moved to ease concerns that hosting the 2018 or 2022 World Cups could force the cancellation of an AFL season.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Many meaty draw questions to chew on
Roger Bennett, Special to ESPN.comThe U.S. team's delight at its first-round draw was hard to hide, as was France's continued good fortune. Roger Bennett reflects on the implications of the draw.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009Slovakia to rely on discipline
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comBereft of gifted stars, with the exception of Napoli's Marek Hamsik, Slovakia will rely on a well-organized foundation of defensive discipline. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009On sale: 1 million World Cup tickets
ESPN.com news servicesSoccer fans have begun applying for 1 million tickets to 2010 World Cup matches after Friday's draw.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Notre Dame falls at the hands of UNC again
Graham HaysCOLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Notre Dame reached the College Cup in each of the past four seasons. Four times coach Randy Waldrum looked to follow up on t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009Jay Harris: Let The World Cup Begin
SportsCenter...gone. And with all the excitement THE DRAW generated, I really don't want to wait until next summer to watch the ACTUAL World Cup. Let's play now! I mean, we've got history...
Blog | December 04, 2009U.S. to open vs. England
ESPN.com news servicesThe United States has been placed in Group C of the World Cup and will play England in the opening game.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Study: Altitude to affect ball speed
Associated PressA 20-yard free kick during the final at Soccer City in high-altitude Johannesburg will reach the goal line 5 percent faster than it would at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, which is at sea level, according to the study seen by The Associated Press.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009World Cup live draw instant analysis
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWho will be in the Group of Death? Where will the U.S. end up? And what will it all mean? Ravi Ubha has the instant analysis.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009World shakers
Jeff Bradley, Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre, ESPN The MagazineESPN The Magazine's December 14 issue looks at five key players and teams to watch in the 2010 World Cup. Among them? Didier Drogba, Pato, Torres, Pique, and more.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009
Greece ready to grind for Rehhagel
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comWill Greece's "Pirate Ship" of Euro 2006 set sail again, this time on a course for South Africa? Mark Young examines.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Algeria's run may not end with Egypt
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comToppling bitter rival Egypt to qualify for South Africa may not be the end of the story for Algeria, writes Mark Young.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009U.S. lucks into an ideal draw for 2010
Steve Davis, Special to ESPN.comAfter drawing England, Algeria and Slovenia for its first-round group, the U.S. should enter the World Cup with high hopes of advancement, writes Steve Davis.
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