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
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
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
USC athletic director Lynn Swann was in Sacramento today supporting a bill regarding the qualifications of athletic trainers. Meanwhile, as we said, three alleged student victims of Dr. George Tyndall testified at a State Senate hearing. USC also had attorneys at the hearing to defend the university. Continue reading USC In Sacramento
It’s Monday, which means another busy week around USC. Five-star cornerback Chris Steele of St. John Bosco will make his official visit to the campus this weekend. Steele is looking at USC and USC (South Carolina). So expect him to commit to USC (in Los Angeles). If USC ever loses a local recruit to South Carolina, it should fire its coaches. When USC had its … Continue reading A Busy Week Begins
Are you watching Germany-Mexico? This does not look like your typical German team down 1-0 at halftime. But they are pushing for a goal in the second half. Mexico is lively and giving Fox a team to promote without the U.S. But will Mexico wilt before the game ends? This game certainly is more fun than Serbia-Costa Rica (very early) this morning. UPDATED: Mexico holds … Continue reading Sunday World Cup Talk
