Sports
The vuvuzela, African culture and spirit of football: notes from the Edge
June 27, 2010The vuvuzela horns are destined to be one of the lasting remembrances of the 2010 World Cup held here in South Africa, says author Wayne Edge.
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World Cup musings: word from the Edge
June 25, 2010Encouraging of football lovers to come to South Africa for the games has opened up a new window into the world.
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Poor People’s World Cup stresses South Africa’s anti-poverty fight
June 23, 2010The Poor People's World Cup in Cape Town, organized by the Western Cape Anti-Eviction Campaign, aims to highlight the province's struggle against poverty and homelessness.
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Video: Mexican soccer legend celebrates World Cup
June 16, 2010Video interview -- in Spanish -- of Mexican soccer player Pavel Pardo in Chicago on the opening day of the World Cup.
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With a “goooooal,” Chicagoans celebrate World Cup opener: Mexico vs. South Africa
June 11, 2010CHICAGO - In a sea of green jerseys hundreds proudly cheered for Mexico here early Friday morning, June 11, at a local indoor soccer gym as the North American nation competed against South Africa in the...
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