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In Search of a New Psychic Octopus: Central Park Zoo Goes GOP

(Oct. 26) -- During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Paul the Octopus became an international sensation by predicting the outcome of Germany's matches with uncanny accuracy. The eight-armed cephalopod mollusk -- an attraction at Sea Life aquarium in Oberhausen, Germany -- soon became known as the "Psychic Octopus." Paul...

Laurent Blanc Temporarily Fires Entire French World Cup Team -- Good Move?

(July 23) -- You're fired. All of you. No, that wasn't Donald Trump crushing competitors' spirits on an extra-special episode of "The Apprentice." Rather, it was the message delivered to the players of the French national soccer team by their coach today, following a disastrous performance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, The...

Jimmy Jump Tries to Grab World Cup Trophy Before Final

Jimmy Jump, a man notorious for his pitch invasions of several major sporting events over the years, struck again moments prior to the 2010 World Cup Final between Spain and the Netherlands. The man's real name is Jaume Marquet Cot. He has already crashed notable events such as the Euro 2004 final, the 2007 Champions...

Uruguay vs. Netherlands: 2 Best World Cup Goals So Far

Sorry to say it, soccer lovers, but the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa is coming to a quick close, with less than a week and two more matches left until the champion is crowned. Still, there can be no doubting the final few clashes will be among the most dramatic. Already, today's semifinals contest between Uruguay...

Brazil Coach Dunga, Staff Dismissed After World Cup Exit

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Dunga is out as coach of Brazil's national soccer team. The coach and his staff were fired Sunday, two days after Brazil was beaten by the Netherlands in the World Cup quarterfinals. The announcement was made by the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF). The decision was widely expected after the...