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...estimated 5,772 in 1990 to 13,411 in 2006, a 132% increase. The highest injury rates were among males ages 10 to 19 and those over 70, according to a study by the University of Alabama at Birmingham. And these aren't scratches from falling into a sand trap. The wounds include concussions, fractures, even hemorrhages...
...beautiful display of ball control. It was almost over in four minutes, when Miraslav Klose and Mario Gomez broke unmolested toward the Polish goal only for Gomez to fluff Klose's slightly overhit pass. Lucas Poldolski didn't miss his tap-in after Gomez and Klose sprung the Polish trap again in the 20th minute. Another German buildup in the 72nd minute led to another chance for Poldo, and he buried Poland with a volley. The German machine is rolling, and it was impressive...
When I got to Europe as a journalist (and as a player when my club team toured) it was amusing to see teams replicate what I'd experienced in New York: the way an Irish team plays the offside trap; an Italian midfielder's pass to an outside back that is as predictable as pasta for dinner; the steely play of the Poles contrasted with the passion of the Greeks. New York City's Croatian teams impressed me with their technical approach; the Hungarians, once powerhouses, have faded; the Greeks are defending champions. Sound familiar...
Despite the change, Murphy and his players were not to lose again. The Crimson recovered with a decisive 32-15 win at Cornell, a traditionally difficult road trip and a potential trap game for a disappointed 1-2 Harvard squad...
...Even prestigious publications often fall into this trap. In recent days, an article in the New York Times declared Iraq “a place where even the most basic reasoning refuses to go in a straight line.” This was in response to Iran’s seemingly confusing approval of attempts to crack down on Shi‘a militias. In fact, Iran’s behavior was perfectly rational, even predictable, given a more careful understanding of the situation. Her close alliance with the Shi‘a group which leads the government provides ample...