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Croatian Tennis Player Mishears Press Question

2:19pm June 26, 2014

At a news conference after his Wimbledon loss, Ernests Gulbis was asking about getting rid of umpires — letting players referee their own games. He thought he was asked about getting rid of vampires.

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In Game Against Germany, Team USA Bears A German Strain Of Its Own

9:30pm June 25, 2014

Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated joins Melissa Block to speak about the deep German influence on the U.S. national soccer team, ahead of Thursday's World Cup game between the two countries.

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A World Cup Surprise: Arias In The Heart Of The Amazon

9:30pm June 25, 2014

by Russell Lewis

The final World Cup game in the Brazilian city of Manaus is on Wednesday. For fans who made the trek to the jungle for games this tournament, many were rewarded by something else: seeing a centuries-old opera house in the heart of the Amazon.

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A Warning For Soccer Parents: Wait To Let Your Kids Go Headfirst

9:30pm June 25, 2014

A new campaign is working to warn of the dangers of heading the ball in youth soccer. Former U.S. women's soccer team player Cindy Parlowe Cone speaks of her struggles with post-concussion syndrome.

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Triad Fans Ready for Another World Cup Match

5:37pm June 25, 2014

Soccer fans around the globe will gather again this week to watch their country fight for the title of World Cup Champion, and Winston-Salem is no exception.

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FIFA Probes Whether Uruguay Star Bit Italian Opponent

12:48pm June 25, 2014

by Tom Goldman

Uruguay beat Italy in a close match. But instead of celebrating, the team finds itself embroiled in controversy. Star player Luis Suarez was seen on TV worldwide apparently biting an Italian defender.

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Portugal Snatches Victory From U.S., Match Ends 2-2

11:11am June 23, 2014

by Tom Goldman

The U.S. men's soccer team had a chance to secure its spot in the second round of the World Cup, but it failed to hold on to its lead in the final moments of the match.

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"Right is pink, left is blue" is the new slogan for Puma's line of mismatched cleats. The Tricks are featured at this year's World Cup.

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Puma's Pink And Blue Cleats Make A Bold Play At The World Cup

6:25pm June 22, 2014

by NPR Staff

Soccer players aren't the only ones battling on the pitch: Shoe brands are fighting it out as well. While Adidas and Nike dominate the market, Puma has a sneaky counterattack: mismatched shoes.

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Ecuadoran Province Churns Out Top-Notch Soccer Players

7:29am June 20, 2014

by John Otis

Ecuador produces some excellent soccer players, but they predominantly come from the same area. The sparsely populated Pacific coast province of Esmeraldas. What makes it Ecuador's soccer hotbed?

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Even If Their Team Loses, Japanese Fans Still Sweep The World Cup

7:12pm June 19, 2014

It's common to hear of soccer hooligans taunting players and fighting in the stands. In Japan, it's a different story: Soccer fans there have a tradition of cleaning up the stadium after matches.

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