October 21, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Fox outbid incumbent ESPN and NBC to win the English-language U.S. television rights for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, a FIFA official with knowledge of the decision said Friday. Continue Reading
July 18, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Here’s a consolation for beleaguered Minot residents: After a time, a disaster can make life’s highs seem a lot higher, too. Continue Reading
July 10, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Showing a dramatic burst sure to captivate the folks back home, the Americans packed an entire World Cup’s worth of theatrics into a 15-minute span by beating Brazil 5-3 on penalty kicks after a 2-2 tie Sunday night. Continue Reading
March 19, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Germany’s Maria Riesch wins Alpine World Cup overall title Maria Riesch of Germany ended Lindsey Vonn’s three-year reign without putting on her skis, clinching the World Cup overall title after the final race was canceled because of poor weather.
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December 2, 2010 in The Dickinson Press
ZURICH The tiny desert nation of Qatar beat out the United States as the 2022 World Cup host, with FIFA brushing aside doubts about blistering heat to bring soccer’s showcase event for the first time to the Middle East. Continue Reading
December 2, 2010 in Grand Forks Herald
Russia selected to stage 2018 World Cup tournament. Continue Reading
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December 2, 2010 in INFORUM
ZURICH Qatar was selected as host of the 2022 World Cup, beating out a bid by the United States to bring soccer’s showcase back to America for the first time since 1994.
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September 10, 2010 in Duluth News Tribune
Organizers trying to bring the World Cup to the United States in 2018 or 2022 say all fields could be widened to meet international standards. Continue Reading
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July 12, 2010 in INFORUM
JOHANNESBURG Referee Howard Webb hoped to be a calming influence on the World Cup final.
It didn’t work out that way.
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July 12, 2010 in INFORUM
KAMPALA, Uganda An al-Qaida-linked Somali militant group suspected in twin bombings in Uganda’s capital that hit crowds watching the World Cup final endorsed the attacks Monday but stopped short of claiming responsibility, while the death toll rose to 74. Continue Reading
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