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A Look Back at the 2009 World Baseball Classic: A Tourney To Remember

As we look back at the second annual World Baseball Classic, their are many great memories. This year's tournament was definitely one to remember...

Written by Nick Carlo about 8 months ago 246 reads 3 comments
World Baseball Classic: Not the World Cup, but It Sure Feels Like It

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Written by Carlos G Giron about 8 months ago 305 reads 3 comments
Why The WBC Isn't Perfect...Yet

My dad and I talk sports almost every night. We discuss all the topics of the day. Who signed where, what was said, who won the big games, etc.. He even sends me text messages during the day so he can be the first to break sports news to me...

Written by Evan Fuller about 8 months ago 46 reads 0 comments
World Baseball Classic Way Better Than NCAA Tournement

As the NCAA approaches all I can say is who cares. This minor league of basketball is on a lower level than the CBA or European basketball. I am thinking about baseball everything from the start of the season to the World Baseball Classic...

Written by andy munger about 8 months ago 9 reads 0 comments
Go Puerto Rico!!

Just watched Puerto Rico whoop some ass in Miami vs team USA. Sorry Jeter, I love you but I am just totally rooting for PR to take it. Winning a game 11 to 1 putting the mercy rule in effect is a whooping...

Written by Marisol Russell about 8 months ago 16 reads 2 comments
Netherlands Hope of Seeing More Stars

Even though the Netherlands pulled off one of the most dramatic upsets in international sports history, it doesn't necessarily mean that its players will see additional opportunities to become major leaguers...

Written by Christian Key about 8 months ago 130 reads 2 comments
World Baseball Classic: Dominican Disappointment - How Did David Beat Goliath?

No, it's not a dream. It happened. A team that was thought to have a shot at taking it all in the World Baseball Classic got eliminated in the first round after being beat by a team that most ...

Written by Sixty Feet, Six Inches about 8 months ago 125 reads 0 comments
International Upset: Dominican Republic Fall to the Dutch

Yesterday, the Netherland's baseball team completed one of the biggest sports upsets in the history of sports. The stacked Dominican Republic team lost to the Netherlands TWICE and were sent home by them...

Written by Nick Carlo about 8 months ago 89 reads 0 comments
Dutch Baseball: Bringing March Madness to the WBC

March, like February, is usually a black hole in the cosmos of professional sports. Hockey and Basketball are starting to drag out and so many teams make the playoffs that there are no exciting pennant races...

Written by GetOutofMyBallpark about 8 months ago 520 reads 0 comments
Wake Up, America: World Baseball Classic Lives Up to Its Name

The Dutch have done it—they made the world say DAM(N) again. It has nothing to do with the creative way with which they divert water around The Hague...

Written by David Allan about 8 months ago 129 reads 5 comments
Netherlands Knock Dominican Republic Out of the World Baseball Classic, 2-1

Last night, the Netherlands did the almost unthinkable in the World Baseball Classic. They beat the Dominican Republic...again...

Written by Kevin McGuire about 8 months ago 41 reads 3 comments
David Ortiz Surprises, Will Play First Base For Dominican Republic

I guess his ailing shoulder must be suddenly feeling much better? A day after Ortiz basically came out and said he can't play first base, he'll be manning that corner so that both Jose Reyes and Hanley Ramirez can be in the lineup against the Netherlands

Written by Tony Arnoldine about 8 months ago 22 reads 0 comments
Lazy Sunday Linkfest: March 8th

- Alex Rodriguez opts for arthroscopic surgery on his torn hip labrum and will miss 6-9 weeks following the procedure. On the bright side, that means A-Rod might only miss two weeks of the regular season...

Written by Tony Arnoldine about 8 months ago 8 reads 0 comments
Tomorrow's World: Chelsea's Jeffrey Bruma makes his Holland debut (video)

With John Terry the last true Blue to have come through the Chelsea youth development programme to become a regular first-teamer at the Bridge, the Pensioners have been accused of failing to rear their own young...

Written by Ronaldo Assis de Moreira about 3 months ago 17 reads 0 comments
New Manchester City Midfielder, Nigel De Jong Factfile

Comfortable playing both defensive and holding midfielder, with bags of talent. Born 30th November 1984. A Netherlands international, De Jong has become an important part of Marco Van Basten's Dutch national team...

Written by Perm Vacation about 10 months ago 752 reads 0 comments
Holland v. England: The History

England will kick-off their new season on Wednesday night when they travel to Amsterdam to take on Holland in a friendly...

Written by Matt S about 3 months ago 874 reads 9 comments
Boise State Broncos Sift for Dutch Gold and Find It

This past season (2008) 6'3", 197-pound freshman Cedric Febis played cornerback in a reserve role for the Broncos. Next season Febis should note more playing time and express more learned aggression at his position...

Written by Lace Banachek about 10 months ago 404 reads 7 comments
Betting Match Preview: Holland v. England (International Friendly)

Holland v England, International Friendly, August 12, 2009 Holland 6/5; Draw 21/10; England 15/8 “It seems really strange and pointless to be playing those sort of games so near to the start of a season...

Written by Ronaldo Assis de Moreira about 3 months ago 25 reads 0 comments
England Squad Preview: Fabio Capello's Side Start New Season

England manager Fabio Capello will name his squad this weekend for the upcoming friendly against Holland in Amsterdam next Wednesday...

Written by Matt S about 3 months ago 314 reads 4 comments
Ajax Breaking Away from Traditions?

When it comes to developing their own players, few teams can compete with Ajax Amsterdam. The Ajax youth academy is traditionally seen as one of the finest breeding ponds for young talents in Europe, if not the entire world...

Written by Guido about 10 months ago 378 reads 16 comments
Ajax' Transfer Policy Lacks Ambition

It was just another transfer which was announced in the whole transfer-circus that is taking place these days. Ajax have announced the signing of FC Twente defender Rob Wielaert for an undisclosed fee...

Written by Guido about 10 months ago 195 reads 6 comments
Gegard Mousasi: Beyond a Shadow of Doubt

Gegard Mousasi isn't a familiar name that pops up on the tongues of hard-core fight fans when discussing the state of the middleweight division these days, but Gegard is the Dream middleweight ...

Written by Stoker about 11 months ago 201 reads 21 comments
Ruud Boymans: The Poor Man's Kuyt is Departing

We have all heard of Dirk Kuyt, the Dutch forward/winger, currently active for Liverpool FC. Fortuna Sittard, my favourite club-side, have a player whose style is similar to that of Kuyt's...

Written by Guido about 11 months ago 487 reads 2 comments
That Little Touch of Magic Should Never Be Frowned Upon

In an age where football is becoming less about individual skill and finesse and more about team tactics and defensive responsibilities, some players and their style of play are like a breath of fresh air...

Written by Guido about 11 months ago 138 reads 6 comments

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Netherlands Article Archive

A Look Back at the 2009 World Baseball Classic: A Tourney To Remember

World Baseball Classic: Not the World Cup, but It Sure Feels Like It

Why The WBC Isn't Perfect...Yet

World Baseball Classic Way Better Than NCAA Tournement

Go Puerto Rico!!

Netherlands Hope of Seeing More Stars

World Baseball Classic: Dominican Disappointment - How Did David Beat Goliath?

International Upset: Dominican Republic Fall to the Dutch

Dutch Baseball: Bringing March Madness to the WBC

Wake Up, America: World Baseball Classic Lives Up to Its Name

Netherlands Knock Dominican Republic Out of the World Baseball Classic, 2-1

David Ortiz Surprises, Will Play First Base For Dominican Republic

Lazy Sunday Linkfest: March 8th

Tomorrow's World: Chelsea's Jeffrey Bruma makes his Holland debut (video)

New Manchester City Midfielder, Nigel De Jong Factfile

Holland v. England: The History

Boise State Broncos Sift for Dutch Gold and Find It

Betting Match Preview: Holland v. England (International Friendly)

England Squad Preview: Fabio Capello's Side Start New Season

Ajax Breaking Away from Traditions?

Ajax' Transfer Policy Lacks Ambition

Gegard Mousasi: Beyond a Shadow of Doubt

Ruud Boymans: The Poor Man's Kuyt is Departing

That Little Touch of Magic Should Never Be Frowned Upon

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