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NASA: World Cup Jabulani Ball is “unpredictable”

July 9th, 2010
Posted in Soccer . Sports
By Avi

After all the debate and anger over the Adidas Jabulani World Cup ball, aerodynamic experts from NASA have finally weighed in with their scientific opinion. After some experimentation they have determined that the Jabulani develops an unpredictable flight pattern after reaching a speed of 44mph—coined as the “knuckle ball” effect. This unpredictable flight pattern is [ READ MORE ]

FIFA Ignores Mistakes, Avoids Technology

June 28th, 2010
Posted in Soccer . Sports
By Avi

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has shown no willingness to introduce technology to the game of soccer As the days pass, officiating mistakes continue to pile up just like the stacks of money being earned during this World Cup by FIFA and its sponsors. Just this past weekend, two more blown calls cost teams a great [ READ MORE ]

Referee Ends Miraculous Comeback

June 18th, 2010
Posted in Soccer . Sports
By Avi

After yet another horrible start, that included two first half goals, the U.S. somehow managed to battle back in the second half of the game, scoring two goals and stealing away Slovenia’s momentum. Landon Donovan fueled this comeback by scoring the first goal for the U.S. on an improbable kick from the right side of [ READ MORE ]

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