Hahnemann makes top saves of the week
Feilhaber returns as 2nd half sub in AGF win: Highlights and Post Game Interview
*He entered in the 69th minute in a 4-0 win over Esbjerg.
Embeds not working anymore so here are links: Interview Game Highlights
YA News and Donovan video interview
*Rongen hopeful on Hoyos
*Altidore moving through the gears
*Iain Dowie hails Altidore
*The Puebla Conundrum
*Goodson’s World Cup hopes off to a good Start
*Rangers star DaMarcus Beasley: Mum told me to quit Scotland after firebomb attack on my car
*Cooper is late sub in Plymouth draw.
*Demerit plays full match in Watford loss
Final Four Betting – Go with Mountaineers, Bulldogs this Weekend
Final Four odds for this weekend’s matchups features just one No.1 seed left in the NCAA Tournament, and even they will have a tough time getting to the national-championship game in what has been one of the wildest Tournaments in recent memory.Michigan State vs Butler odds – Saturday, April 3, 6:07 PM ET
In this battle of five-seeds, the Spartans will represent the Midwest region after a 70-69 win over Tennessee, but they’re still without star Kalin Lucas, and a couple of other players are playing through pain. The Bulldogs come out of the West region after outlasting Kansas State 63-56, and Butler has yet to allow an opponent to score 60 points on them in the Tournament. The Bulldogs will have a huge hometown advantage in their first meeting with Michigan State, who played in the Final Four in their home state last year, so they’ll know what the Bulldogs are going through. The Spartans’ sportsbook odds depend on their ability to break down the Butler defense, but we’re not sold on Korie Lucious, who has nine turnovers replacing Lucas in the last two games. As long as Butler stays out of foul trouble, because they’re not that deep, they should roll to Championship Monday by covering the 1.5-point spread.
West Virginia vs Duke odds – Saturday, April, 8:47 PM ET
The Mountaineers emerge from the East after defeating top-seeded Kentucky 73-66, using a mix of zone and man defense to keep the talented Wildcats out of the paint, and it worked as Kentucky shot 4-of-32 from three-point land. The top-seeded Blue Devils are the only No.1s still dancing as they dropped Baylor 78-71, and Duke was 11-of-23 from three-point land against the Bears. The Blue Devils are a 3-point favorite according to 2010 March Madness odds, and they’ll be out for revenge after a 73-67 loss to the Mountaineers in the second round of the 2008 Tournament. The Mountaineers could have injured point guard Darryl “Truck” Bryant back for this weekend, which would give West Virginia some good ball-handlers with Bryant, Joe Mazzulla, and even Da’Sean Butler, who has made some big shots for the Mountaineers over the last month. This game could very well come down to the battle on the bench, where Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski and West Virginia’s Bob Huggins will do battle. Krzyzewski has the Blue Devils playing perhaps the best defense of his tenure at Duke, while the Mountaineers havce taken on the character of Huggins, which is tough, relentless and in-your-face for 40 minutes. This has the potential to be the best game in the Tournament, but West Virginia should get the nod for online betting on Saturday.
Gomez scores game winner in Puebla win
*He entered in the 59th minute and scored the game winner in a 2-1 win over America.
*Which is better - Gomez scoring or Ochoa making a mistake? Tough one.
Video: Postgame interview with Marcus Hahnemann
Postgame interview with Hahnemann after shutting out Everton with 8 saves.
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YA in League One: Pittman and Lichaj
Lichaj with Leyton Orient
*He went the full 90 and got a yellow card in a 1-0 loss to Brentford.
*Manager praises Lichaj.
Pittman with Wycombe
*He entered in the 80th minute in a 1-1 draw with Colchester United.
Grella plays in Leeds loss
*He entered in the 15th minute in a 1-0 loss to Norwich.
Norwich 1 v 0 Leeds
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More YAs Down South: Castillo and Vidal
Castillo with Tigres
*He went just 36 minutes in a 1-0 loss to Toluca.
Vidal with Indios
*He went the full 90 in a 3-0 loss to Atlante.
MOTD Highlights of YA in the Prem: Howard, Altidore, Dempsey, Hahnemann and Spector
There were a lot of YA playing today in England. Here are the customary Match of the Day highlights. Enjoy!
Altidore with Hull and Deuce with Fulham
Hull City v Fulham
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Howard with Everton and Hahnemann with Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Everton
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Spector with West Ham
West Ham United v Stoke City
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Friedel with Aston Villa
Chelsea v Aston Villa
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Rolfe is sub in Aab draw
*He entered in the 75th minute in a 1-1 draw with FC Nordsjælland.
*Click the picture for highlights.
Spector goes the distance in loss to Stoke
*He went the full 90 in a 1-0 loss to Stoke.
West Ham United 0 - 1 Stoke City
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Howard and Hahnemann both earn shut outs in 0-0 draw
*Marcus made 10 saves and Howard 0 in a 0-0 draw.
Wolverhampton 0 - 0 Everton
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Jozy earns penalty as Hull defeats Dempsey and Fulham
Altidore with Hull and Dempsey with Fulham
*Jozy earned a penalty and got a yellow card in a 2-0 win over Fulham. Clint went the full 90.
Hull City 2 - 0 Fulham
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Edu is 2nd half sub in Rangers win
*He enters in the 63rd minute in a 4-1 win over Hearts.
Hearts 1 - 1 Rangers
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Hearts 1 - 4 Rangers
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NBA Picks – Mavs return to place of awful memories in Golden State
If you’re doing March Madness odds, you may remember Golden State’s playoff win over Dallas in the 2007 playoffs, as it was a series that rivaled any of the passion you’ll find in college basketball. The Warriors were the first 8-seed to beat a 1-seed in a seven-game series, and the Mavericks have continued to struggle in Oakland, where they’ll head to face the Warriors on Saturday night.Mavericks vs Warriors odds – Saturday, March 27, 10:30 PM ET
The Mavericks lost for the third time in four games on Thursday night, falling 101-89 in Portland, and they failed to do anything at the foul line. They made eight shots from the charity stripe, but they were there just nine times, while the Trailblazers were 18-of-26. Caron Butler broke out of his slump to pour in 25 points, while Shawn Marion and Dirk Nowitzki both scored 15 points for the Mavericks, who shot 44.4% from the field, but the inability to put the Trailblazers in foul trouble, especially with their lack of depth up front, killed their sportsbook chances.
The Warriors snapped a three-game skid with a 128-110 win at home on Wednesday over Memphis, and Stephon Curry had a huge night with 30 points, 11 assists, five boards and four steals. He did have seven turnovers along the way, but the rookie is certainly finding his way in the NBA after some thought he couldn’t run a team. The Warriors shot 54.5% from the field, and they nailed 10 of their 24 three-point attempts to shoot down the Grizzlies, and there is a good foundation in Golden State, who have been battered by injuries all year. They could even look into moving Monta Ellis to fully hand over the team to Curry.
The Warriors may be a slight favorite in this contest, and we’re betting management are banking on a win, as the Mavericks have dropped eight of their last 10 in Golden State. The Mavericks have taken two of three meetings with the Warriors this year, including a 127-117 win in Golden State on February 8th, and Jason Terry has averaged 26.0 points against the Warriors, while Ellis has put up an outlandish 36.7 points against the Mavericks. The Mavericks weren’t aggressive enough in Portland on Thursday night, and that should be the first thing they look to rectify on Saturday. This will inevitably turn into a track meet, and the Mavericks’ defense has struggled as of late, giving up an average of 106 points in their last three losses. Those numbers should be right up Golden State’s alley as the Mavericks continue to struggle in Oakland. Go with the Warriors on Saturday before making your March Madness betting picks.
USA World Cup History Part 1: USA vs Italy 1990 Full match
For us younger fans, we don't know what it was like when the Yanks really got started. I personally have never even seen the full matches from 1990, just painful highlights. I did some digging and found this one. So in preparation for this summer, we are going to try to do a little USA World Cup History 101. It really just shows how far we have come. Here is the full match of Italy vs. USA 1990. I would like to post some other full matches from previous World Cups as we approach South Africa 2010.
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YA Weekend Schedule
Here is the YA weekend schedule. Hopefully we get some goals!
FRIDAY
Ricardo Clark and Eintracht Frankfurt play VfL Bochum.
Matt Taylor and FSV Frankfurt play FC Union Berlin.
David Yeldell and TUS Koblenz play MSV Duisburg.
Michael Hoyos and Estudiantes La Plata play Godoy Cruz de Mendoza.
SATURDAY
Jonathan Spector and West Ham United play Stoke City.
Brad Friedel, Brad Guzan and Aston Villa play Chelsea.
Marcus Hahnemann and Wolverhampton Wanderers play Tim Howard and Everton.
Jozy Altidore and Hull City play Clint Dempsey and Fulham.
Kenny Cooper and Plymouth Argyle play Blackpool.
Frank Simek and Sheffield Wednesday play Coventry City.
Jay DeMerit and Watford play Middlesbrough.
Eric Lichaj and Leyton Orient play Brentford. Lichaj joined the club from Aston Villa on a one-month loan on Thursday.
Jon-Paul Pittman and Wycombe Wanderers play Colchester United.
Jemal Johnson and Stockport County play Millwall.
Zak Whitbread and Norwich City play Mike Grella and Leeds United.
DaMarcus Beasley, Maurice Edu and Rangers play Heart of Midlothian.
Dominic Cervi and Celtic play Kilmarnock.
Jared Jeffrey and Mainz 05 play VfL Wolfsburg.
Steve Cherundolo and Hannover 96 play FC Cologne.
Gale Agbossoumonde and Sporting Braga play Benfica.
Michael Parkhurst and FC Nordsjaelland play
Chris Rolfe and Aalborg BK.
Clarence Goodson, Hunter Freeman and IK Start play Molde.
Jose Francisco Torres and Pachuca play Morelia.
Marco Vidal and Indios de Ciudad Juarez play Atlante.
Edgar Castillo and Tigres UANL play Toluca.
SUNDAY
Oguchi Onyewu and AC Milan play Lazio.
Daniel Williams and SC Freiburg play TSG Hoffenheim.
Michael Bradley and Borussia Moenchengladbach play Hamburg SV. Bradley is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.
Carlos Bocanegra and Stade Rennes play Le Mans.
Freddy Adu, Eddie Johnson and Aris Salonika play Levadiakos.
Mikkel Diskerud and Stabaek play Aalesunds.
Herculez Gomez and Puebla play America.
MONDAY
Luis Robles and Kaiserslautern play TSV 1860 Munich.
Alejandro Bedoya and Orebro SK play Mjallby.
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Great Moments in US Soccer Hair #6: Brian McBride
In this series, our friends at the Project 2010 blog look at some of the truly amazing heads of hair that have graced the field for the U.S. over the years…
Ah, the mid-90s...such a carefree time. MLS was in its infancy, we had a president that could play saxophone while wearing sunglasses, neo-hippies were pushing their way onto the nation's airwaves, and a young Brian McBride was scoring goals for the Columbus Crew.
Whether you call it "the curtain," "the gin blossom," or whatever else, Brian McBride's bob showed the world that he was a carefree dude (but maybe just a little edgy...in a safe sort of way), who was simply taking things as they came. It's funny, I'd almost completely forgotten about McBride's Abercrombie love child phase...or the shoelace-as-headband craze that swept through soccer fields across the Americas. Kids laced up their headbands when their bangs didn't even reach their eyebrows, and turned on the TV to watch the new domestic soccer league. What a glorious time.
It's been noticed that McBride's hair had a reverse-Samson effect (not to be confused with the reverse-Sampson effect often associated with Bruce Arena), in that his goal production and general quality of play increased when he ditched the long hair. While it was definitely a good move, it's a shame that McBride cut his hair before moving to England, or he might have made the list of Top 15 curtain hairstyles in Premier League history.
Did you know? Brian McBride's bob also acted as protective headgear. While his goals-per-game ratio rose when he clipped his hair, his head-injuries-per-90-minutes more than tripled.
Ah, the mid-90s...such a carefree time. MLS was in its infancy, we had a president that could play saxophone while wearing sunglasses, neo-hippies were pushing their way onto the nation's airwaves, and a young Brian McBride was scoring goals for the Columbus Crew.
Whether you call it "the curtain," "the gin blossom," or whatever else, Brian McBride's bob showed the world that he was a carefree dude (but maybe just a little edgy...in a safe sort of way), who was simply taking things as they came. It's funny, I'd almost completely forgotten about McBride's Abercrombie love child phase...or the shoelace-as-headband craze that swept through soccer fields across the Americas. Kids laced up their headbands when their bangs didn't even reach their eyebrows, and turned on the TV to watch the new domestic soccer league. What a glorious time.
It's been noticed that McBride's hair had a reverse-Samson effect (not to be confused with the reverse-Sampson effect often associated with Bruce Arena), in that his goal production and general quality of play increased when he ditched the long hair. While it was definitely a good move, it's a shame that McBride cut his hair before moving to England, or he might have made the list of Top 15 curtain hairstyles in Premier League history.
Did you know? Brian McBride's bob also acted as protective headgear. While his goals-per-game ratio rose when he clipped his hair, his head-injuries-per-90-minutes more than tripled.
YA News and Nike Football Video which shows Landon and Timmy
*Aston Villa have allowed League One side Leyton Orient to borrow Eric Lichaj for a month.
*Brad Guzan responds to your questions about England, his future at Villa
*Reality of Charlie Davies making Bob Bradley's 23 man roster for this summer's World Cup appears to be coming to fruition thanks to the American striker's remarkable recovery.
NASCAR Odds – Should be a battle of three at Martinsville this Weekend
Those checking out March Madness odds looking for an upset aren’t likely to find one at the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 on Sunday, as three drivers have combined to win 10 of the last 12 races at Martinsville Speedway, the shortest track in the Sprint Cup series, and the paper-clip track has always been tough to handle. Will anyone break through and challenge the top three on Sunday?NASCAR odds – Sunday, March 28, 1:00 PM ET
Jimmie Johnson has won a race at Martinsville each year since 2004, except for 2005, and it’s no surprise that the No.48 driver and winner of this race last year is favored at +275, especially after finally getting a win at Bristol last week. Johnson has six wins overall at Martinsville, and his 5.1 average finish in 16 races here is the best among active drivers. If you’re going to best Johnson at Martinsville though, this would be the best time, as only two of his wins here has come in the spring race.
In terms of March Madness favorites, Jeff Gordon circa 2006 would have been North Carolina, a perennial powerhouse who is usually near the front. You can’t compare Gordon to the Tar Heels, who missed the dance this year, as he is still competitive, but the driver who is listed at +600 hasn’t won here since sweeping the 2005 races for his sixth and seventh win here. You could argue that Gordon, who brought Johnson to owner Rick Hendrick and even co-owns the No.48 car that Johnson drives, taught his protégé too much and it’s now being used against him. But if you’re looking to pick Gordon at a track, it’s Martinsville, where he finished in the top five both times last year, and his seven wins here is the best among active drivers.
Denny Hamlin has joined Johnson and Gordon as the biggest threats here, as he led 296 laps in last year’s spring race before falling just behind Johnson, and he made good on his guarantee to win the fall race by leading 206 laps to get revenge on the No.48. Hamlin, who is also rated at +600, desperately needs something to happen this week as he is 19th in the standings, and he hasn’t finished higher than 17th this season.
A ticket at Martinsville is always worth the price per head, as it’s now the most physical track on the circuit, and you often have to literally move someone out of the way to make a pass. Hamlin may push the issue because of his early-season struggles, which leaves Johnson and Gordon. Johnson has been in the right place at the right time this season, but Gordon is hungry and hasn’t won since the first Texas race last year. He’s great Martinsville, both qualifying and during the race, and this is the place to take him. Go with Jeff Gordon, who won’t disappoint March Madness betting players like Kansas did.
Watch Full Match: Edu and Beasley with Rangers in Scottish Cup
Both Edu and Beasley got the nod from head coach Walter Smith in the Rangers starting 11 with Edu anchoring the defensive midfield and Beasley playing out wide on the left wing. Full match after the jump.
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2nd half
Friedel makes 3 saves in draw with Sunderland
*He made 3 saves in a 1-1 draw with Sunderland.
Aston Villa 1 - 1 Sunderland
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Howard shuts out Man City in Everton win
*He made 4 saves in a 2-0 win over Man City.
Manchester City 0 - 1 Everton
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Manchester City 0 - 2 Everton
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Clint Dempsey is 19th best player in Premier League, according to Castrol Rankings
[From our pals at project-2010.net]Somebody tweeted this yesterday and I thought it was kind of interesting. (Thank you, Somebody.) The Castrol Rankings have have our very own Clint Dempsey listed as the 19th best player in the Prem. Just what are the Castrol Rankings, you ask? Well, here's what Castrol have to say:
"As an Official Sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ we've developed a definitive system for rating the world's best players. The Castrol Index uses the latest technology to objectively analyse and rank player performance."
What is the "definitive system," exactly? I'm not really sure, but there's more info on their site. The point is that it's supposedly objective, and they've got Clint Dempsey at #19 in England, ahead of notable players like Benayoun, Kuyt, Reyna, Gerrard, Terry, and Tevez. Very interesting. See the full English rankings here.
The index covers leagues in England, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. You can filter the results by a number of criteria, including nationality. Since this is Project 2010, after all, I decided to see how they rank Americans across Europe. Their top five (in order): Dempsey, Friedel, Howard, Bradley, and Hahnemann. Not that surprising, I suppose. Bocanegra at 6th was interesting, but not shocking. See the full list here.
Sweet 16: Purdue vs. Duke Betting Odds Preview
With Robbie Hummel injured, many experts predicted Purdue Odds to lose in round one to Siena. Once the Boilermakers got past that game, most expected them to succumb to a Texas A&M team that has been playing very well.They have surprised most college basketball betting analysts, but they haven't surprised themselves.
When junior forward Robbie Hummel's season ended Feb. 24 with a torn right anterior cruciate ligament, Purdue's chances of making a return trip to the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen odds seemed improbable.
Duke is 8- point favorite with a total of 129.5 at Sportsbook.com
If Purdue upsets Duke, it would set a school record with its 30th victory. Purdue is 5-2 without Hummel.
Coach Matt Painter said the Boilermakers have used the experts' skepticism to their advantage. Just like last year, when they played Washington.
Visit Sportsbook.com to bet on this game.
Will he be ready in time???
I am hopeful, but I am still not convinced he is a lock for World Cup spot as some people are claiming. We need to see him in action first. Still, it is absolutely amazing to see him running. What do ya'll think? More pics.
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