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Why World Cup TV Ratings Are So Strong

Why World Cup TV Ratings Are So Strong

In the U.S., the World Cup is setting all kinds of viewership records, even topping the NBA finals at one point. Thank ESPN, globalization, and the power of social media ...

 

Switzerland stuns Spain

A scrambled goal from Gelson Fernandes stunned one of the World Cup favorites as lowly Switzerland consigned Spain to a shock defeat in Durban.

 

Chile wins first World Cup match in 48 years

Jean Beausejour scored the only goal and Chile beat Honduras 1-0 for its first World Cup victory in exactly 48 years.

 

Brazil eventually breaks though vs. North Korea

Maicon and Elano scored a goal apiece in the second half and Brazil broke through a solid North Korea defense to win its first 2010 World Cup match 2-1 on a frigid Tuesday night.

 

New Zealand late goal gets 1-1 draw

New Zealand late goal gets 1-1 draw

"It probably was the most important goal of my life," Reid said Tuesday after scoring in second-half injury time to lift New Zealand into a 1-1 draw with Slovakia in Group F. "I didn't see the ball until late. I knew that if I got it on-target and didn't hit it too hard, I could just guide it in."

 

Japan holds on for 1-0 upset of Cameroon

Japan holds on for 1-0 upset of Cameroon

Japan earned its first World Cup victory on foreign soil Monday when Keisuke Honda scored in the first half for a 1-0 victory over uninspired Cameroon in Group E of the World Cup.

 

Netherlands 2, Denmark 0: Quiet Victory for the Netherlands

The Netherlands benefited from an own goal by Denmark, then closed it out with a goal from Dirk Kuyt.

 

Strong ratings for Cup, even with vuvuzelas

The World Cup is causing quite a buzz on U.S. television ...

 

U.S. gets draw with England on goalie's misplay

U.S. gets draw with England on goalie's misplay

A disastrous blunder by England's goalkeeper cost his side victory in a 1-1 draw with the United States in their World Cup Group C opener Saturday.

 

Sixty years later, US and England meet again

Sixty years later, US and England meet again

By RONALD BLUM
2010-06-11T23:32:58Z
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