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ISSUE: November 15, 2009

Articles about World Cup

World Cup - 4-1-2006

Survival guide tips and tactics for enjoying the ultimate sporting event, whether or not you have tickets.

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...Bowl; no offense intended, World Series - the World Cup is the be-all and end-all spectator event. This...

...congratulations: You''re going to be at the 2006 World Cup. No tickets, you say? Irrelevant. Not...

...you mid-bratwurst, the atmosphere of the World Cup is not only unavoidable - it''s rather...

Sports Figures - 6-15-2006

With the 2006 World Cup underway in Germany, armchair midfielders and barstool broadcasters are two deep in pubs and living rooms around the world, spouting stats and holding court. Here are some numbers to get you primed for the world’s greatest sporting event.

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.../title>2008-12-12With the 2006 World Cup underway in Germany, armchair midfielders and...

... Denise Kiernan 1- Number of men who played on a World Cup championship team and coached one too. The...

...of players who have appeared in five World Cup tournaments: Germany’s Lothar Matthäus...

Sports - Net Gains - 5-15-2002

From May 31 to June 30, U.S. midfielder Cobi Jones will play in his third World Cup tournament, the quadrennial soccer extravaganza poised to be hotly contested in Japan and Korea.

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...midfielder Cobi Jones will play in his third World Cup tournament, the quadrennial soccer extravaganza...

...to the sights, sounds, and competition of the World Cup. Having represented his country more than 150...

...and World Series. How big of a spectacle is the World Cup in comparison? CJ: For people who really...

A Perfect 10 - 11-15-2009

Somewhere, there’s a mountain beckoning you to a great ski adventure this winter. Take the advice of our experts, and it’ll be all downhill from there.

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...is the first American woman to win back-to-back World Cup championships (in 2008 and 2009), holds 22 World...

...Cup championships (in 2008 and 2009), holds 22 World Cup wins in four disciplines (downhill, super G,...

...the most successful American woman skier in World Cup history. “I’ve been to a lot of places in my...

The Other World Cup - 11-15-2006

Cooling off from World Cup fever? Think again: You can catch the World Golf Championships–Barbados World Cup from December 5 to 10. Chances are, there won't be...

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...tle>2008-12-12Cooling off from World Cup fever? Think again: You can catch the World Golf...

...the Canada Cup), the United States has won the World Cup trophy 23 times — although not since...

Sports - 9-15-2002

SOCCER STOPPER Team USA put its mark on the international soccer stage with an impressive showing in the 2002 World Cup. Defender Jeff Agoos, 34, is now back in the States preparing for another Cup, the one he and his team, t...

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...stage with an impressive showing in the 2002 World Cup. Defender Jeff Agoos , 34, is now back in the...

...what were the differences between your 1998 World Cup team and this year’s team? JA: I...

Canadian Cool - 1-15-2001

There aren't many Rocky Mountain resort towns that offer world-class skiing without the usual winter crowds. And if you don't visit Banff soon, you may never get to experience one.Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park is th...

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... Lake Louise plays host to the Men''s and Women''s World Cup Downhill and Super-G races, held at the resort...

...and early December. The event kicks off the World Cup ski circuit on terrain littered with black and...

Settling The Score - 9-1-2001

Baltimore Orioles defeated the L.A. Dodgers 4-0 in the World Series. The Boston Celtics defeated the L.A. Lakers in the NBA Championships. Graham Hill won the Indianapolis 500 on his first attempt. ...

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... England defeated West Germany 4-2 to win the World Cup. —...

The Young And The Talented - 3-15-2004

The eyes of Texas may be upon you, but the eyes of the soccer world are on Dallas April 4-11, when the city plays host to the most competitive youth soccer competition in North America. They don’t come simply for the kicks — there’s pride on the lin...

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...you will be getting a sneak peak at some future World Cup competitors. Score more info at...

Passage To India - 3-15-2005

Following the high-tech outsourcing boom, many American expatriates are making the move to Bangalore for work. Aside from steady employment, such relocation offers a variety of privileges — and the experience of a lifetime. The Leela Pa...

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...can slide into a bar to socialize and watch a World Cup cricket match. There are pubs devoted to Irish,...

40 And Proud Of It - 9-1-2006

With this, our 686th issue, American Way celebrates 40 years of history. Here’s to 40 more.

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...to take home their first - and thus far only - World Cup. The Americans, oddly enough, do not...

Well Seasoned - 9-15-2006

Four seasons in one week in one gorgeous country? Were not crazy we just don't believe that too much of a good thing is too much of a good thing.

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...windows, serving rich coffee (and World Cup soccer games on the tiny TV in the corner). In...

Following Franz Kafka - 10-1-2006

Running with Scissors Joseph Fiennes has been a star since Shakespeare in Love. But in Prague, with its castle and labyrinth of shops and cafs, he can be something even better: a Franz Kafka character.

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...that Brazil knocked out England in the World Cup. My last memory was being in a bar and drowning...

Park City, Utah - 1-15-2009

January in Park City translates to one thing: the Sundance Film Festival. Robert Redford’s baby turns 25 this year, which means filmmakers, celebs, and movie buffs from around the world will gather to see the hottest movies in one of America’s coolest cities. Here are some don’t miss recommendations from in-the-know locals.

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...Olympic downhill skier, three-time World Cup downhill champion, and two-time U.S. National...