The World Cup: Eight Teams Remain

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Brazil's soccer team has had some close calls this World Cup, most notably in their most recent game against Chile. They were just able to win after penalty kicks. Mexico not only lost their lead in the last minutes against Netherlands, but the entire game 2-1. The USA dropped their match 2-1 against Belgium, despite the magnificent play from goalie Tim Howard. Most are proud of the accomplishments of the US this World Cup, but Landon Donovan expressed some criticism after the loss.

The other matches of the first elimination round included Costa Rica's win over Greece in penalty kicks, even though they played with ten on the field, France's 2-0 win over Nigeria, Argentina's 1-0 win over Switzerland, Colombia's 2-0 win against Uruguay, and Germany's victory over Algeria 2-1.

The 2014 Winter Olympic Games

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The last time Russia hosted the Olympic Games was in 1980, which was the year the United States boycotted attending. Obviously, the U.S. is participating in the Olympics in Sochi, Russia this year, despite the differences between the two countries.

Due to various concerns, many doubt Sochi can efficiently manage the Olympics, but we'll have to see. Recent bombings in Russia and other threats have risen security precautions. The U.S. has even said it is prepared to evacuate, if necessary.

Sochi is located near the Black Sea, almost due south of Moscow. It is reported that the estimated cost of the Olympics will be around $50 billion dollars, which is the most any country has spent on the Olympics.

You can follow Olympic updates here: http://www.nbcolympics.com/

Los Juegos Olímpicos Invernales de 2014

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La última vez que Rusia se encargó de los Juegos Olímpicos fue en 1980, el año en que los Estados Unidos boicoteó asistirlo. Obviamente, los Estados Unidos está participando en los Juegos Olímpicos este año, no obstante las diferencias entre los dos países.

Debido a varios asuntos, hay muchos que dudan que Sochi pueda eficientemente manejar las Olimpiadas, pero hay que ver. Bombardeos recientes en Rusia y otras amenazas han elevado las precauciones de seguridad. Los E.E.U.U. aun ha dicho que se ha preparado para evacuar, si sea necesario.

Sochi se ubica cerca del Mar Negro, casi exactamente al sur de Moscú. Se reporta que el costo estimado de las Olimpiadas se sumará cercano a 50 mil millones de dólares, el gasto más grande que cualquier país ha gastado en las Olimpiadas.

Puede seguir las actualizaciones olímpicas aquí:

http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/olimpicos/

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