archives: From The Editor
Women Rank Rock Climbing as the Sexiest Sport
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A study by a University of Hertfordshire professor suggests that women are especially attracted to men who rock climb. More »
Soccer is a Republican Sport
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A Washington Post columnist is in the news after calling soccer a "socialist sport." Adam Roy says he got it all wrong. More »
World Cup Woes? Blame the Ball.
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Scientists say that Adidas' new ball behaves unpredictably at high speeds. Is it causing goalkeepers to bungle saves? More »
FIFA Threatens To Ban Nigeria and France From World Soccer
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Nigeria and France are facing potential bans from FIFA over alleged government interference in their national soccer federations. More »
Viva Los Suns: Arizona Team Comes Out Against Law
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It's a little ridiculous to let sports figures finance support for Arizona's new law but accuse them of meddling when they speak out against it.
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Immigrant Rights Activists Protest at Diamondbacks Games
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Immigrant rights activists upset over a new Arizona law have taken to protesting outside Diamondbacks games. Is it a winning strategy? More »
5 Climbing Videos We Can’t Wait to See
America's hardest boulder problems, an eight-year-old who climbs like a pro, and what happens when Adam Ondra gets a power drill for Christmas: these More »
Why a Netherlands World Cup Win Could Help US Soccer
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Could a Dutch World Cup victory help Americans accept soccer? More »
Notes on Missing the World Cup
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David Beckham has probably missed his last chance to play in the World Cup. More »
Behind the Scenes of Big UP’s New Indoor Climbing Film
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On the set of Big UP Productions' new project, an indoor climbing film featuring Paul Robinson, Sasha DiGiulian, Vasya Vorotnikov, and Ashima Shiraish More »
Pro Climbers Psyched for Sport Climbing to Join Olympics
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The International Olympic Committee has granted full recognition to sport climbing, making it eligible for inclusion in the 2020 Summer Games. Pro cli More »
Could the 2010 World Cup Cause a Food Shortage?
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FIFA and the South African government are already dealing with security issues, low ticket sales, and alleged airline price-fixing. Will they have to More »
From the Editor: Up, and Up, and Up
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2009 is on its way out. At Matador Sports, it was a year of big ascents. More »
Thierry Henry Foul Gets ‘Heavy-Handed’ Reaction
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Soccer fans can get a little wacky about fouls. Catch them on a good day, and they'll let you get away with a blatant, violent foul. Catch them on a b More »
Why Manny Pacquiao Can’t Save Boxing
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Maybe Manny Pacquiao will be able to make boxing popular again. It would surprise the hell out of me. More »
Three Coaches We’d Canonize (and Three We’d Excommunicate)
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Here are three coaches who we think deserve sainthood - and three who need to repent for their soccer sins. More »
























