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Russia v. Slovakia Neither team looked great in their opening matches as Russia salvaged a late draw vs. England and Slovakia went down to Wales.  I expect the Russians to play it fairly safe here.  They have a draw vs. … Continue reading →

Tuesday, June 14th: Austria v. Hungary Just two years shy of the 100 year anniversary of the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, these two formerly united nations face off on the soccer pitch.  Neither team is considered much a power … Continue reading →

Day 3, Sunday, June 12th: Poland v. Northern Ireland (Group C): Yet another team making their Euro Cup debut, and it should be a quick first appearance for Northern Ireland.  They’re not going to scare anyone in attack.  They do have … Continue reading →

The Euro Cup is back!  The second-best soccer tournament there is, after the World Cup, of course.  This time it’s in France and the field has been expanded to 24 teams, from 16.    The 24 teams are divided into … Continue reading →

Those are really good questions. I agree that we can quickly rule out the theory that Goodell saw the tape and is just bald faced lying about it. If he saw the tape, he isn’t the only one who knows … Continue reading →

Have a legal question?  Better call Stri. And, sports these days are full of legal questions.  It’s a good thing we now have one of the best legal minds on the payroll here at BSB.  So, here’s the first installment … Continue reading →

Four years ago, Lebron James went on TV and in the most ridiculous spectacle in recent memory announced that he was “taking his talents to South Beach.” Immediately, every teenage boy in America had a new euphemism for taking a … Continue reading →

France vs. Germany A classic clash of European powers, but they come in to this one from opposite positions.  Germany was seen as one of the big favorites coming in, but since that opening demolition of Portugal, they’ve failed to … Continue reading →

The Group Stage is over.  My “Drinking from the World Cup” is over.  But the games go on.  Here’s my prediction for Saturday’s double-header. Brazil vs. Chile This may end up being a popular upset pick, after Chile looked really … Continue reading →

Recapping Day 13: The theme of the day was the end of eras, one very succesful and one not so much, for Italy and Ivory Coast.  Poor Ivory Coast.  Really their last shot to do something at a World Cup … Continue reading →