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ESPN’s dishonest tap-dance

The network refuses to play it straight with Euro 2008 viewers about its announcers not being at the stadium.

By King Kaufman June 25, 2008

Underdog days: Fresno State, Turkey

In a great midweek of sports, two Cinderellas continue their quest at Euro 2008 and the College World Series.

By King Kaufman June 25, 2008

Turkey tops the Celtics’ comeback

Three goals in final 15 minutes of regulation give the Turks a stunner of a win over the Czech Republic at Euro 2008. Plus: Soccer letters.

By King Kaufman June 16, 2008

It’s OK, boys: Score first!

Just when ESPN retires its graphic, second-goal scorers take a back seat at Euro 2008.

By King Kaufman June 13, 2008

(Feigned) death on the soccer pitch

The ugly part of the Beautiful Game: A defender lies motionless — but unhurt — during a scramble in front of his goal at Euro 2008.

By King Kaufman June 12, 2008

Manchester United slides to the Cup

Moscow’s slippery turf teams with the Reds to beat Chelsea in the Champions League final.

By King Kaufman May 22, 2008

King Kaufman’s Sports Daily

English soccer fans angry about proposed offshoring of their national game. Quaint. But we could learn from them.

By King Kaufman February 11, 2008

King Kaufman’s Sports Daily

A-Rod wins MVP, about to get a big raise. Amid the sturm und drang, it all makes sense. Plus: Houston scores second, wins MLS Cup.

By King Kaufman November 20, 2007

King Kaufman’s Sports Daily

Web site buys English soccer team, fans to manage by vote. Click here to shoot! Plus: Michael Lewis skewers college football’s Big Lie.

By King Kaufman November 14, 2007

King Kaufman’s Sports Daily

Milton Bradley’s crazy, but what’s that ump’s excuse? If Mike Winters baited the outfielder as Bradley and others say, he should be fired.

By King Kaufman September 26, 2007

King Kaufman’s Sports Daily

National teams and patriotic themes demand red, white and blue, not black, mustard and rust. Plus: The secret of spontaneous Stanley Cup team photos.

By June 25, 2007

King Kaufman’s Sports Daily

AC Milan scores first, and second, and beats Liverpool for the European Cup. What’s better than a goal in a big soccer match? Plus: NFL trademark retreat.

By May 24, 2007

King Kaufman’s Sports Daily

NFL technocracy watch: League mulling yet another way to take fans out of the game. Plus: Bummer of a tattoo, kid.

By January 29, 2007

King Kaufman’s Sports Daily

Playoff tickets for locals only. Is this the NFL or the bush leagues? Plus: Beckham, Eagles punt, Oklahoma State-Texas thriller.

By January 17, 2007

King Kaufman’s Sports Daily

Is David Beckham worth $250 million to the MLS? He is if the U.S. soccer league plays it right. Plus: NFL playoff picks.

By January 12, 2007

King Kaufman’s Sports Daily

On Election Day, billionaire team owners looking for taxpayer handouts had it just as rough as the GOP.

By November 9, 2006

King Kaufman’s Sports Daily

French captain Zidane apologizes for his head butt but says it’s the provoker who should be punished. He’s wrong.

By July 13, 2006

King Kaufman’s Sports Daily

Italy wins the World Cup as French legend Zidane is sent off. Let’s do the same to the penalty-kick shootout. Plus: The Twins’ side-arming blogger.

By July 10, 2006

King Kaufman’s Sports Daily

In World Cup knockout games, the second goal gets even more important! Plus, those poor Minnesota Twins and their 17-2 streak.

By June 30, 2006

King Kaufman’s Sports Daily

The beautiful, ugly game: Soccer doesn’t need changing, but here’s how I’d change it anyway.

By June 26, 2006