He's 32.

Bradley's combination play with Dempsey in the first half was seen as enough of a threat that Portugal brought on William at half-time to stop it. William largely succeeded in that task. But, that pushed Veloso to left back, and every US chance in the second half came from blowing by Veloso down that right flank.

Boyd is a more suitable Altidore replacement, but he isn't a better player than Johannsson or Wondo. He's playing in Austria, with a link to a second-tier side in England.

Can't wait for Fox to replace them with Eric Wynalda, Piers Morgan, and Carlos Mencia!

A player or a manager, like in the NFL, shouldn't be allowed to overrule the doctor when it comes to head injuries.

Well, as soon as someone files suit against it.

Oh for sure man

If the idea is to prevent collisions at the plate, make it so a runner is out even if the ball pops out after a collision.

Also, IIRC, there was the common implication that if Senegal's players were any good, they'd be playing for France. Colonialism!

Have those trademarks been challenged recently?

Perhaps, even, since 2002.

Supposedly, the tradition began because the Europeans had difficulty pronouncing some Afro-Brazilian names.

Erm, Evans isn't there. I assume you meant Davis?

It's the exact same line-up as used in their last warm-up friendly against Nigeria.

That happened. It was a rather lengthy comparison, no less.

This was written last year, but the company behind this is apparently seeking to do the same for offside.

It's the first time the opening 9 games have been drawless since 1934.

This game ain't staying 1-0.

I thought the Ivory Coast had been in control for a while before Drogba, the difference was suddenly their shots were on target. Drogba somehow made his teammates better finishers.

"Act like you've been there before" only makes sense if, well, you've been there before. None of these players have played in a World Cup before.