Monthly Archives: June 2011

An open letter to LeBron James from America: let’s get back together

By Sam Smith | Published: June 17, 2011
Dear LeBron: The WWE, Hollywood, soap operas and the NBA front office have something in common: they all understand that a compelling narrative requires what the pro wrestling biz calls a “heel.” A bad guy. An anti-hero. A villain. A black hat. The only thing different about the NBA is that they won’t admit they’re in [...]
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Panama 2, USA 1: ANALYSIS – is it time for Bradley to go?

By Sam Smith | Published: June 11, 2011
The US soccer team just dropped a 2-1 decision to Panama in the second group stage match of the 2011 Gold Cup. To say the game was frustrating to watch is to understate the case, and with some panache. Despite an appalling first half, the Americans certainly had their chances to draw even and win the [...]
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What if we hired a war criminal to “clean up” FIFA? Sepp Blatter has a plan

By Sam Smith | Published: June 3, 2011
Every once in awhile a story comes along where it’s impossible to fathom what the fuck somebody could possibly be thinking. Usually it’s something political, but today it’s sports. In case you haven’t been tracking along, FIFA, the governing body of world soccer, has been swamped with corruption allegations of late. It began with the decision [...]
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