Aside from Group G (the “group of death”), Group A may prove to be the toughest all-around group from top to bottom. France is favored to win the group but will have their hands full with the host country South Africa and two battle-tested squads in Mexico and Uruguay. In this article, we make our World Cup Odds, World Cup Futures Odds, and make our World Cup Soccer … [Read more...] about 2010 World Cup Preview: Group A
World Cup Qualifiers
7 Reasons to watch the 2010 World Cup
The NBA playoffs aren’t going to last forever, though at times it may seem like it. When they end, we will officially be entering the dog days of summer in the sports world. How will you know? Just turn on Sportscenter. There will be highlights of hotdog eating contests and breaking news regarding Brett Favre’s latest bathing techniques. Oh and let’s not forget there is … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons to watch the 2010 World Cup
Mexican National Team soccer match at Soldier Field sells out
Chicago’s Soldier Field has sold out for the international soccer match featuring the World Cup-bound Mexican national team and the African nation of Senegal, scheduled for this upcoming Monday, May 10 (9 p.m. ET), organizers announced today. The second consecutive sell-out in “El Tri’s” May tour matches prior to traveling to South Africa, over 60,000 fans are expected to … [Read more...] about Mexican National Team soccer match at Soldier Field sells out
Sidetracked: Sconnie Speedskater May Go for Gold
By: Melissa S. Wollering With the Olympics fresh on the minds of many Midwesterners as a result of the Chicago 2016 bid, we here at The SportsBank.net wanted to share one of the region’s best-kept secrets. You know, things that are “kind of a big deal.” Every so often in our new column Sidetracked, we’ll branch out to bring you the best in non-mainstream Midwestern sports … [Read more...] about Sidetracked: Sconnie Speedskater May Go for Gold
