Quirky coach adds to Germany's mystery
Posted by Chris Jones DURBAN, South Africa -- German coach Joachim Loew has announced that he'll once again be wearing his lucky sweater for Wednesda…
A team, a game, a memory
Posted by Jeff Bradley DURBAN, South Africa -- Tonight, I'll be watching Germany and Spain in the semifinal match, and I'll be thinking about my gene…
How about those Brazilians? (?)
Posted by Chris Jones DURBAN, South Africa -- The storm clouds gathered some time overnight, Durban waking up to gray skies and wind coming in off th…
Cape Town is now Quiet Town
Posted by Leander Schaerlaeckens CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- The World Cup is over here, bookended by last night's semifinal between the Netherlands a…
The team spirit is alive in South Africa
Posted by Jeff Bradley DURBAN, South Africa -- It's been a World Cup full of surprises, but none more wonderful than what I've witnessed in the days …
Fast facts on Uruguay-Netherlands
Posted by ESPN Stats & Information Netherlands 3, Uruguay 2 Uruguay, which lost the possession battle for its sixth straight match at this World Cup…
Who's laughing now, Dutch players?
Posted by Leander Schaerlaeckens CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- For some reason, I can't help but laugh about it. Yesterday, on my way back from doing a…
We've got Messi, Loew -- and Castro?
Posted by ESPN.com Fidel Castro weighs in on Uruguay's World Cup campaign (The Mirror): Fidel Castro finally made a short speech last night -- and cl…
Germany-Spain preview notes
Posted by ESPN Stats & Information Germany versus Spain, Wednesday Durban Stadium -- Durban Storylines • Three-time World Cup champion Ge…
I've got to say, this is a pretty good gig
Posted by Chris Jones SOMEWHERE ON THE ROAD TO DURBAN, South Africa -- I'm in the front seat beside Jan again. We've been on the road a lot together,…