Sean B. Fitzgerald It doesn’t go something like this, it goes exactly like this.

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U.S tops Mexico 2-0 in 2010 World Cup Qualifier
In case you missed it (which you probably did), the United States defeated Mexico 2-0 in a qualifier for the 2010 World Cup which will be held in South Africa. The game was played at the Columbus Crew's (MLS) home field in Columbus, Ohio. In front of a crowd of 23,776, midfielder Michael Bradley scored goals in the 43rd and 92nd minutes to essentially guarantee the United States a spot in South Africa next summer. I feel as if I am the only person who cares about soccer. And rightly so I guess. Last night's game was atrocious. Ill-advised passes, poor shots, limited hooliganism (although someone did throw a bottle at a Mexican striker. Wipes away tear). Hopefully as the qualifiers begin to wind down and we get closer to The Cup, interest will build and there will be some sense of pride from American fans.

UNC defeats Duke to Renew Rivalry (ESPN's words, not mine)
At Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina, the Tar Heels beat the Blue Devils 101-87 to hand Duke their 4th loss of the season. Some rivalry. No buzzer beater, no guy in a thong distracting the shooter, not even a bloody Tyler Hansbrough. North Carolina flat out crushed Duke and the Cameron Crazies (who weren't that crazy I might add). Duke is setting themselves up nicely for another one and done tournament run. That seems to be their M.O. over the past five or six seasons. Game 1 in the Tournament: Barely sneak by a lower ranked team when the refs are clearly favoring them. Game 2 in the Tournament: Get destroyed by an upstart mid major because their three pointers aren't hitting (something must be wrong with the rim). I like Duke, but it's clear that Mike Krzyzewski is being out recruited by hit ACC counterparts. The shit hit the fan when Greg Paulus and Josh McRoberts were touted as the gems of the 2005 recruiting year for Duke. We learned quickly that they would be better suited handing out towels and refreshments for talented basketball players than impersonating them on the court.

Not Pictured: Greg Paulus...Oh wait, there he is.