Just when it looked dire for Germany, a goal by Toni Kross while a man down to Sweden. The Swedes have to be furious about not getting a penalty call in the first half. With Mexico beating South Korea, 2-1, it sets up a nice final day for Group F, where three teams (Mexico, Germany, Sweden) could potentially finish with six points. Meanwhile, Belgium is … Continue reading Saturday World Cup Talk
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This was one of the most lively days of the tournament. Nigeria was pleasing to the eye and despite its youth defeated Iceland, 2-0. Nigeria is also a fan favorite with those kits. Brazil needed two injury time goals to beat Costa Rica, 2-0. At least it wasn’t 1-0. And then Switzerland an early 1-0 deficit to defeat Serbia, 2-1, as Shaqiri scored in the … Continue reading Friday World Cup Talk
The USC Elite Camp is today (don’t ask me what difference all these camp names mean). USC offered a scholarship to receiver Koy Moore of Louisiana, a Class of 2020 prospect. Another standout today is wide receiver Gary Bryant of Corona Centennial, also from the Class of 2020. Four-star cornerback Erick Young of Texas (2019) is also at the camp. UPDATED: USC offered Bryant after … Continue reading USC Lunch Notes
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Christian Eriksen’s strike put Denmark ahead but Austrailia got a controversial penalty to remain alive after the 1-1 draw. France eliminated Peru, 1-0, but still look less than the array of stars in the lineup. Meanwhile, Argentina and Croatia are currently tied, 0-0. Is this World Cup going to set a record for 1-0 results. UPDATED: Croatia is beating Argentina, 2-0. Finally a game … Continue reading Thursday World Cup Talk
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Andrea Gaston, who won three NCAA titles and five individual champions, is going to Texas A&M, according to the Golf Channel. Here’s why I am interested: Will USC go hire a proven, successful winner or go cheap to replace Gaston? Look at recent hires in women’s sports: The women’s tennis coach came from Division III Williams College. The women’s basketball coach came from New Mexico … Continue reading USC Women’s Golf Coach Andrea Gaston Goes To Texas A&M And Other Notes
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England avoid the usual recriminations about how it underperformed thanks to Harry Kane’s injury-time header in a 2-1 victory over Tunisia. But the story of the day is really Belgium, which for once did not disappoint in a 3-0 victory over Panama. Sweden defeated South Korea, 1-0, in their first World Cup game in 12 years. Continue reading Monday World Cup Talk
