Saturday, June 12, 2010

USA Ties Game Against England in World Cup

The USA Men's Soccer team proved to be performing at their best as they gave England a run for their money to tie the game with a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Soccer fans across the nation were up on their toes awaiting the defining moments to see whether or not the U.S. men's soccer team would make it past the first round.

It was a bitter sweet moment in the World Cup opener for U.S. forward Clint Dempsey in the 40th minute of the game. Dempsey sneaks a goal passed England's goalkeeper Robert Green, whose fumble allowed Dempsey's shot to pass for goal to tie the game.

It's going to be exciting to see if the U.S. team can hold on and possibly bring the FIFA World Cup back to the states.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Northern Iowa Knocks Off No. 1 Kansas





With 34 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Northern Iowa’s Ali Faroldmanesh shot a 3-pointer to secure the Panthers bid for the Sweet 16 and eliminated favorite No.1 Kansas, 69-67.

The biggest upset for this year’s NCAA Tournament as lower seeds shake up the brackets and demolish the higher seeded teams. Another heavy favorite Georgetown was knocked out the tourney by Ohio State.

Jayhawks were a huge favorite and contender for another NCAA crown, but for now will have to only dream about what could have been.

No.9 Northern Iowa advances their hopes for a big showdown to make it to the big dance.

March Madness shows that basketball is not only a sport were two teams play to win or lose it all, but it exemplifies top seeded and lower seeded basketball programs come together to play a cherished game of America’s favorite game for the victory and triumph of winning and it making through another round.

Sometimes defeat is the defining moment of skill level and for others it is a defining moment of truth- getting beat by the best and not beating the odds.


As the final sixteen teams make their way to play for the Sweet 16- all will plead for a chance to advance to the Elite 8.


From there the road continues for the last eight teams standing to make it to the final four. The last two teams standing will vie for a bid to win it all to be crowned NCAA Title Champions.