by J Hutcherson | June 7th, 2006
What I’m Watching
When one has no better option, one gladly promotes the Guatemalan league final: Marquense vs. Municipal live at 1pm on GolTV. They’re back at 9pm with live coverage of the Colombian league, Atletico Nacional vs. Cucuta. All Times Eastern
Quote Of The Day
“I believe if we had our entire team here, and players weren’t at World Cup duty and out with injuries, then it would have been a completely different story.” outgoing LA Galaxy coach Steve Sampson.
The Wonderful World of Soccer Media: Europe
Fifa ready to make show of opposition to racism — from The Times’ Roger Boyes.
The balls are awful says Robinson, but luckily I’ve had some practice — from The Guardian’s Daniel Taylor Baden-Baden.
The Guardian’s redesign isn’t that hot either.
Dein voted off board — from The Telegraph’s David Bond. Registration Required
Neither is the Telegraph’s.
The Wonderful World of Soccer Media: USA
Cup transcends sports in so many ways — from The Chicago Sun-Times’ Rick Telander.
Keller looks to come out from shadows — from USA Today’s Andy Gardiner.
Philly guys pick up roles on soccer’s biggest stage — from The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Bob Ford. Registration Required
Best Face Forward — from The Detroit Free Press’ Jo-Ann Barnas.
Rongen’s World Cup Notebook — from SI.com.
Big Picture
NBA’s Revival Is Pure Magic to One Observer — from The Washington Post’s Michael Wilbon. Registration Required
Wade is limited again — from The Miami Herald’s David J. Neal.
Isiah won’t back Brown — from The NEw York Daily News’ Frank Isola.
Brave run of luck, division titles ebbing away — from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Furman Bisher.
In a league of its own: Ex-NLer Beckett sees ‘beast’ in AL — from The Boston Herald’s Tony Massarotti.
Lasorda Contributes Hot Air to This Draft — from The LA Times’ Larry Stewart. Registration Required
Bernard Hopkins: Boxing’s angry man — from The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Bob Steinberg. Registration Required
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