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The Death of Socrates

The Run of Play - Soccer in Style 06 December @ 09:05 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Sócrates is dead. It's hard to see how anyone could be surprised. It's also hard not to think that he died because he wanted to, since Sócrates always seems to have done what he wanted to. He smoked incessantly because it gave him pleasure; he seems to have ingested vast amounts of alcohol for the same reason.

Rise and Shine, The Stocking Stuffer

MLS Reserves 07 December @ 07:30 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Rise and Shine is the story of Jay Demerit and his rise to professionalism. I've both reviewed the film and interviewed Jay and still I'm inspired by the story. There is so much to offer fans in watching the film. I wanted to make a personal plea for you the readers to look into it and support the cause.

Fergie: No Point Crying (Or Buying) Over Injuries

Republik Of Mancunia 16 December @ 06:59 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that Manchester United have enough experience of injuries to get through the season without needing to buy someone in the January transfer window.

"I think it's how you handle the situation," said Ferguson. "We're not panicking. We've got enough experience in the staff to cope with these things.

Nike Hypercool 2.0 Top & Shorts

Football Fashion 21 December @ 09:19 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Launching in January in time for the spring training season, the Nike Pro Combat line of baselayer evolves with both a short-sleeve top and shorts a standout combination for the modern athlete looking for premium performance benefits including breathability and compression. The Nike Hypercool Fitted Short Sleeve Top 2.

Interlude

From a Left Wing 21 December @ 09:30 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Slava Mogutin, from "Brosephines" for Vice (October 2011)
I might as well just say it: I've been busy with work. I've been avoiding watching soccer matches on TV and following sports media - because these things provoke me. Plus - and this the biggie - I'm injured and alienated from the local scene which is my muse.

Quotes From Klinsmann on the January Camp

U.S. MNT Blog 22 December @ 12:18 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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U.S. Men's National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann announced the 20-player roster for the annual January camp leading up to the games against Venezuela on Jan. 21 at the University of Phoenix Stadium (TICKETS) and Panama on Jan. 25 in Panama City.
ussoccer.com spoke with Klinsmann about his plans for the January camp and where this opportunity fits into the bigger picture of the development of the U.

More Evidence Supporting Injury Prevention Training: Cost Effectiveness

The Science of Soccer Online 28 December @ 04:28 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Over the past years, the SSO has posted several articles about neuromuscular training programs designed to reduce the risk of injury. We have been especially concerned about preventing non-contact injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in female players. An ACL tear can be personally devastating to the athlete and result in significant financial costs.

Peyton Hillis Claims Madden Curse

The Footie 30 December @ 09:06 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Peyton Hillis was everyone's favorite player last year. This year, the Cleveland Browns running back has struggled. Why is Hillis struggling? He claims he's the victim of the Madden Curse.

Said Hillis: "Things didn't work in my favor this year. There's a few things that happened this year that made me believe in curses.