World cup
TV Sales Grow Globally, But Not in North America
Americans are buying fewer televisions, according to a new report from DisplaySearch. Overall, North American TV shipments fell 3% in the second quarter, even as worldwide shipments grew 26%.
Soccer: Can Americans Love the World's Favorite Sport?
Americans are finally figuring out what the rest of the world has known for decades: Soccer is way more than just 22 people running around for 90 minutes. But is the recent interest fleeting or the start of an enduring passion? Some fans weigh in (with video).
Bookies Get Trimmed by Oracle Octopus's World Cup Picks
Forget the 2 to 1 odds in Las Vegas that favor the Netherlands against Spain in Sunday's World Cup finals, the best and most accurate odds are coming from Paul, the psychic octopus, whose unblemished record in this year's soccer World Cup match-ups is creating a cult-like following.
Love the Vuvuzela? YouTube Has a Button for You
Online video giant YouTube has added a new button to its website -- one that adds the distinctive sound of the vuvuzela. The button, shaped like a soccer ball, unleashes the drone of the plastic trumpet to any clip.
Team USA's MMP (Most Marketable Player)?
The U.S. team scored a big victory over Algeria to advance to the next round of the World Cup in South Africa. Will Team USA's run at the Cup launch Landon Donovan, Tim Howard or Jozy Altidore into the stratosphere of sports endorsement deals?
