Content Tagged As world_cup
Tagged News
-
Security will be high at FIFA World Cup
April 17, 2013 3:47 AM
A top official with soccer's world governing body said security will be stepped up for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil as a result of the bombings in Boston. During a visit to Haiti, FIFA's Secretary-General said World Cup security will include secret service agents, police officers, the military... more » -
US gains WCup quarters with 3-0 rout of Colombia
July 2, 2011 8:12 PM
SINSHEIM, Germany (AP) - The U.S. advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup on Saturday, routing Colombia 3-0 behind goals from Heather O'Reilly, Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd. The scoreline could have been even worse for Colombia, which is playing in its first World Cup. The Americans missed... more » -
American killed in Uganda World Cup explosion
July 12, 2010 8:21 AM
Officials in Uganda's capital, Kampala, say 64 people died in simultaneous bombings of World Cup soccer viewing crowds. Two blasts bearing the hallmarks of international terrorists ripped through crowds at a rugby club and a restaurant in Kampala. At least one American was killed. Several other Americans were among the... more » -
Spain beats Netherlands 1-0 for World Cup
July 11, 2010 8:19 PM
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Andres Iniesta scored late in extra time, lifting Spain to a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands for its first World Cup title. Iniesta broke free inside the penalty area Sunday, took a pass from Cesc Fabregas and put the ball just past the outstretched arms of goalkeeper... more » -
US rallies to tie Slovenia 2-2
June 18, 2010 9:20 PM
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - The United States rallied from a two-goal halftime deficit on goals by Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley to tie Slovenia 2-2 in their Group C match Friday. Bradley, the coach's son, scored in the 82nd minute after picking up Jozy Altidore's header. Landon Donovan had made it... more » -
Tweets fly when goals are scored
June 18, 2010 6:39 PM
When a World Cup goal is scored, Twitter celebrates. The social networking site is seeing record traffic every time a big goal is scored in the soccer tournament. Though Twitter normally sees about 750 tweets per second on an average day, there were a record 2,940 tweets per second after... more » -
Homecoming bash in Vail for skier Lindsey Vonn
March 31, 2010 12:09 PM
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn is getting a homecoming celebration from one of her sponsors. Vail Resorts Inc. was hosting the celebration Wednesday afternoon, with giveaways for her fans. Vonn won a third consecutive World Cup overall title this season, plus a downhill gold medal and super-G bronze... more » -
FIFA eyes African stimulants
February 21, 2010 10:57 AM
FIFA is concerned that players at the World Cup could use undetectable stimulants derived from traditional African medicines that aren't currently banned substances. FIFA medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe told The Associated Press on Sunday he wants the World Anti-Doping Agency to analyze some African plants that could give athletesan... more »
As Seen On News 5
