Weekly Sports Update

By Eion O’Neill Staff Writer

U.S. SoCCer team drawS with Colombia

The U.S. men’s soccer team went to 4-5-4 after drawing with Colombia in a scoreless match Tuesday, Oct. 12. The draw adds to the U.S.’s three-year winless streak versus South American nations. The Americans finished it’s home stand of the 2010 schedule in front of 8,823 fans in Chester, Pa. The Americans are in danger of getting it’s first losing record since 1997 when the team went 5-6-7. The only highlights for the U.S. were the national-team debuts of defender Eric Lichaj and midfielder Bret Shea. The U.S. will wrap up 2010 play on Nov. 17 against South Africa.

Read original story from ESPN | Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010

Kevin Kolb led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 31-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 17. Kolb hit 23 of 29 passes. Before being injured by a hit to his helmet, DeSean Jackson gained 78 yards on three first-quarter touches, scoring on a 31-yard run and a 34-yard pass from Kolb. Kolb also found Jeremy Maclin in a long pass in which he scored by running 83-yards for the touchdown. David Akers missed three field goals before finally nailing a 30-yarder with 3:01 left in the game. The Falcons will face the Cincinnati Bengals next weekend while the Eagles will face off against the Tennessee Titans.

Read original story from ESPN | Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010

naSCar annoUnCeS 2011 hall of famerS

NASCAR announced its second class of Hall of Famers on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Among those set to be inducted are David Pearson, nicknamed the “Silver Fox,” who had 105-career wins. Pearson was the center of controversy among fans when he was left out of the 2010 class in favor of NASCAR chairman Bill France, Jr. Also inducted were broadcaster, Ned Jarrett and Bobby Allison, whose 84 wins are tied for all time list of wins. Members from the charter class include NASCAR greats Dale Earnhardt and Junior Johnson who were inducted in 2010.

Read original story from ESPN | Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010

oSwalt boUnCeS baCK big againSt the giantS in game 2

Roy Oswalt, who is now 3-0 in NLCS appearances, dominated the Giants line-up on Sunday evening, striking out a total of nine batters. In the seventh inning he also contributed to the offense by hitting a leadoff single and then running through third base coach Sam Perlozzo’s stop sign to bring in another run for the Phils. Oswalt claimed it was too late by the time he saw it and there was no turning back. The safe call from the umpire was met with thunderous applause from the fans. Oswalt had an ample amount of support from the Phils offense as well. Jimmy Rollins hit a double in the seventh with the bases to bring in three runs and give the Phils a five-run lead. Charlie Manuel met with Oswalt at the mound in the eighth inning but left in a hurry as Oswalt calmly got the final two outs to seal his great performance.

Read original story from ESPN | Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010

U.S. withdrawS bid from 2018 fifa world CUp, foCUSeS on 2022

The U.S. pulled out its bid Friday, Oct. 15 to host the 2018 FIFA World cup, instead focusing on going head to head with Australia, South Korea, Qatar and Japan in 2022. The pull out of the U.S. in the 2018 bidding guarantees that a European country will host soccer’s biggest event that year. Currently in the running for the 2018 World Cup are England, Russia and the joint bids of Netherlands-Belgium and Spain-Portugal. In July, China’s federation stated that it is interested in hosting the event in 2026.

Read original story from ESPN | Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 ego722@cabrini edu