by J Hutcherson | August 30th, 2006
What I’m Watching
The Copa Sudamericana starts early, with the Ecuadorian edition live on Fox Sports en Espanol at 3pm, followed by Venezuela live at 5:30pm, and Argentina live at 8pm. Tons of Mexican League games as well: Atlante - Tigres live on Galavision at 4pm, followed by Toluca - Tecos same day at 5pm and Atlas - San Luis same day at 10pm. TeleFutura has Monterrey - Chivas live at 9pm. Azteca America starts live at 6pm with Veracruz - Monarcas and Jaguares - Club America live at 8pm, switching to same day for Cruz Azul - Necaxa at 10pm. Three MLS games on regional and Direct Kick. All Times Eastern
Quote Of The Day
“It’s just life, isn’t it? When I used to argue with my wife, we wouldn’t speak for days. Now when we argue I don’t want it dragging on for too long. That’s just from experience. Not talking for two or three days is no good for anybody. I’m not saying I have a halo over my head, far from it, but, if I’ve done wrong, I’ll be the first to apologise. I’ve always been like that.” Sunderland manager Roy Keane.
The Wonderful World of Soccer Media: Europe
At peace and relaxed, Keane is ready for his greatest challenge — from The Independent’s Sam Wallace.
Born fighter still has his point to prove — from The Telegraph’s Henry Winter. Registration Required
Milan monitor ‘Dinho situation — from Football Italia.
Dreams still intact — from Soccernet’s Phil Ball.
United at dead end in pursuit of Hargreaves — from The Times’ Oliver Kay.
The Wonderful World of Soccer Media: USA
Joseph blocked: MLS says no to Celtic FC offer — from The Boston Globe’s Frank Dell’Apa. Registration Required
Wolff not at Derby’s Door — from TEAMtalk.
Dynamo feel pressure of playoff race — from The Houston Chronicle’s Ronnie Turner.
Slumping Rapids yearn for a revival — from The Rocky Mountain News’ Alan Pearce.
Champions go for one more win — from The Richmond Times-Dispatch’s John Packett.
Big Picture
Upshaw: No need to beef up ‘roid tests — from The NY Daily News’ Gary Myers.
Is it parity or mediocrity in NL? — from The Cincinnati Enquirer’s John Fay.
Like an old car, Orioles need more than recycled parts — from The Baltimore Sun’s Peter Schmuck. Registration Required
10 Arrested as Part of Group Supplying Steroids in Europe — from The New York Times’ Brian Montopoli. Registration Required
It’s sink or swim for Mullin — from The San Francisco Chronicle’s Ray Ratto.
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