World Cup 2006: Germany v. Costa Rica

Germany 4, Costa Rica 2: OK, here we go! 40 seconds and we have our first foul. Huh, looks like the ref has a headset of some kind. Looks like something Britney Spears would wear. Fortunately she’s not calling the game. Germans with early run of play and a...

World Cup 2006

Yes, sports fans, this is the post you’ve been waiting for. First off, Mac users go get yourself a copy of Germany 2006 – World Cup. This will let you track the standings and, ultimately, see just how improbable a US advancement past the second round...

Super Bowl Xtra Large – 4th Quarter

Seattle throws the pick! Personal foul on Hassleback follows. (Lousy call (again) on the review.) Thank God! We desperately need to get our defense a little rest. Randle El to Hines Ward on the gadget! Baby! That’s what I’m talking about! 21-10 Did...

Super Bowl Xtra Large – 3rd Quarter

Three words: Fast Willie Parker! Steelers 100-1-1 in the regular season when up by 11 points or more. Seattle tries another long field goal. Missed! Steelers with great field position (finally). Hasselback’s been playing pretty well. A shame none of his...

Super Bowl Xtra Large – 2nd Quarter

Great kick, great return negated by holding. Good thing, too. Looks like Randle El is OK after being upended on the return. Whew. Great long catch by Ward. Nothing for the Bus. Ben in for the TD! And the review says YES! (I think it was a TD, by the way. Looked to me...

Super Bowl Xtra Large – 1st Quarter

3:15 PM: Team introductions. Yep, about 75% Steeler fans. 3:16 PM: Aaron Neville and Aretha Franklin give us a horrid rendition of our National Anthem, perhaps perfect in this era of unending war. 3:19 PM: Harrison Ford does Dr. Seuss. He really needs to ditch that...