There’s an elephant in the room. It’s you and I. As TSG scribbles–apologies–types or thumbs words on this page, it’s that very role that’s becoming redundant and antiquated as sports reporting, soccer reporting, hurtles through the Mobile Era. Back in the day of immovable typeface, sports reporting was the very essence of what a newspaper [...]
Archive for the ‘Broadcasting’ Category
10 Nov
TSG On “Knowing When” With Injuries
TSG: “You know, you put a flannel shirt on Rooney and he’s going to fit right in up in P-town.” Kyle: “Guy looks just like a freaking lumberback too.” Kyle Martino and I had a chance to chat over coffee this morning. For those new to TSG, we reached out Kyle when he was back [...]
22 Oct
Off Topic: In The Rotation
Your requested follow-up: Music picks… Don’t worry this post is buried under a soccer one. Can’t really do a top ten list or anything here and I’ll try to stay away from those already popular. Some of those likes include David Gray, Mos Def, Jurassic 5, Eddie Vedder, Radiohead, Bon Iver, Jeff Buckley, Jose Gonzalez [...]
21 Oct
Mark Schlereth: Indirect Commentary On Soccer
Update: You’re right. As I’ve mentioned before on TSG, the best part about this publication is the astute, well-thought-out replies that exist in the commentary section. A number of good points in there today regarding this piece. I do still maintain, despite the author not being as qualified and despite invoking soccer (both which he [...]
23 Sep
For The Youngsters: Vinnie Jones
For some of you who read TSG, you probably only know Vinnie Jones as a gangster in Guy Richie flicks like “Lock, Stock…” and “Snatch.” He’ll soon also be appearing in the much anticipated “The Irishman” about a thug working in Cleveland in the ’70s. Before that, Jones ate nails for breakfast as a midfielder [...]
8 Sep
Op-Ed: Fox Soccer Minus
This is a guest column by frequent TSG contributor Jay Bell. This international break is just concluding. Americans got a chance to watch some of their favorite countries play all over the world, except for the U.S. of course. Fans got a chance to see the best teams in the world play, and for Europeans [...]
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