Brad Carroll Article Archive

B/R Articles

World Cup Qualifying: Gap Narrows Between Serbia and France In Group 7

The gap between France and Serbia on the Group Seven table has narrowed to just four points after Serbia failed to achieve the anticipated win in the match between these two contenders that took place yesterday (September 9)...

Written by Brad Carroll about 2 months ago 113 reads 2 comments
World Cup Qualifying: Clean Sweep For England, Two Fight for Group Six Crumbs

England has enjoyed a fantastic run of success in this World Cup qualifying stage, joining the Netherlands and Spain as guaranteed starters after reaching the magic total of 24 points. It is now impossible for any other team in Group Six to overtake...

Written by Brad Carroll about 2 months ago 302 reads 5 comments
World Cup Qualifying: Spain Still Dominating Group Five

Nobody could have failed to predict that Spain would finish at the top of their group in this round of World Cup qualifying matches. Now that they have won eight of eight, the only thing left to speculate about is who will finish second...

Written by Brad Carroll about 2 months ago 72 reads 0 comments
World Cup Qualifying: Germany and Russia Safely Holding Group Four

Germany managed to regain their lead of the Group Four table after scoring a comfortable, albeit predictable, 4-0 home win over Azerbaijan...

Written by Brad Carroll about 2 months ago 135 reads 1 comments
World Cup Qualifying: Slovakia Still Has a Comfortable Lead In Group 3

Northern Ireland has never had a better opportunity, but they completely squandered it by losing their home match today (September 9) to current group leader Slovakia...

Written by Brad Carroll about 2 months ago 61 reads 0 comments
World Cup Qualifying: Latvia's Hope Remains Alive In Group Two

Things have gone almost perfectly for Latvia this week, thanks in no small part to their sensational 2-2 draw with Switzerland today (September 9th)...

Written by Brad Carroll about 2 months ago 42 reads 0 comments
World Cup Qualifying: Denmark Retain Narrow Lead In Group One

Denmark have managed to retain their lead in Group One of the first round of European Qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup, despite only managing two draws from their two latest qualifying games...

Written by Brad Carroll about 2 months ago 232 reads 0 comments
LA Galaxy Fans: Don't Blame David Beckham

LA Galaxy fans are angry that David Beckham accepted an offer to play with AC Milan while still under contract to Galaxy, and rightly so...

Written by Brad Carroll about 4 months ago 401 reads 17 comments
Michael Owen Shines as Manchester United Win Second Match Against Malaysia XI

Michael Owen has gotten off to a good start in his Manchester United career, having played a prominent role in the two matches against Malaysia this week...

Written by Brad Carroll about 4 months ago 496 reads 15 comments
Amazing Goal by Amri Yahya Not Enough for Malaysia vs Manchester United

There are certain moments in life which will become forever etched in your memory. These are typically described as, "Where were you when..." moments...

Written by Brad Carroll about 4 months ago 1,767 reads 4 comments
2010 World Cup: Turkey Not Done Yet

Before the start of the 2008 European Championship, many people expected Turkey to be roasted, carved up, and sauced! It is not a team that has traditionally commanded respect at the top levels of world football...

Written by Brad Carroll about 4 months ago 227 reads 2 comments
Horse Racing Disaster Narrowly Averted in Scotland

Heavy rainfall led to a near-tragedy on Monday at the Ayr racecourse in Scotland. Struggling to maintain their footing in the heavy going, no less than seven horses fell at the home turn in the third race on the program...

Written by Brad Carroll about 4 months ago 40 reads 0 comments
Thoughts On Banning Jumps Racing

Warning: This article is not intended for closed-minded people who have already made up their minds about the issue and are not prepared to budge from their position. It contains scientific analysis, conjecture and pure speculation...

Written by Brad Carroll about 5 months ago 65 reads 3 comments
How the 2010 FIFA World Cup Is Shaping Up (Part Four of Four: July 2009)

Now that the Confederations Cup is safely tucked away in Brazil, we can once again turn our attention to the real contest...

Written by Brad Carroll about 5 months ago 439 reads 2 comments
How the 2010 FIFA World Cup Is Shaping Up (Part Three of Four: July 2009)

Now that the Confederations Cup is safely tucked away in Brazil, we can once again turn our attention to the real contest...

Written by Brad Carroll about 5 months ago 771 reads 6 comments
How The 2010 FIFA World Cup Is Shaping Up (Part 2 Of 4: July 2009)

Now that the Confederations Cup is safely tucked away in Brazil, we can once again turn our attention to the real contest...

Written by Brad Carroll about 5 months ago 349 reads 2 comments
How The 2010 FIFA World Cup Is Shaping Up (Part 1 Of 4: July 2009)

Now that the Confederations Cup is safely tucked away in Brazil, we can once again turn our attention to the real contest...

Written by Brad Carroll about 5 months ago 457 reads 0 comments
Confederations Cup Final: Triumph Veiled in Tragedy

Brazilian fans have every reason to smile today, but even they would probably not have been too disappointed to see the United States finally win a major title...

Written by Brad Carroll about 5 months ago 164 reads 6 comments
Confederations Cup Final: South African Form Boosts US Hopes

The fact that South Africa managed to hold their form against Spain adds more substance to the meaning of the less-than-perfect performance from Brazil when they played against South Africa in the second semifinal match...

Written by Brad Carroll about 5 months ago 66 reads 4 comments
Confederations Cup: South Africa Put Up a Strong Fight Against Spain

For the second time in a row, South Africa have put in a determined effort against a seemingly stronger opponent. This time, it almost paid off...

Written by Brad Carroll about 5 months ago 90 reads 2 comments
Confederations Cup Final: Slim Hope For US To Beat Brazil

The 2009 Confederations Cup has, as usual, been a roller coaster ride of triumph and despair. Before the competition started, almost everyone would have expected to see Brazil make the final...

Written by Brad Carroll about 5 months ago 165 reads 3 comments
Confederations Cup Spain-South Africa: Third Place Contest No Contest

Recently I have been accused of being disrespectful in my comments regarding the South African team. I don't really agree with that view, because in my opinion I have always given them praise where it is due...

Written by Brad Carroll about 5 months ago 1,242 reads 20 comments
Confederations Cup Brazil-South Africa: Hollow Victory

For a world still reeling in shock from the result of the first semifinal between USA and Spain, the disgraceful effort put in by Brazil against South Africa was almost too much to bear. Even as I write, the tremors have still not quite subsided...

Written by Brad Carroll about 5 months ago 692 reads 32 comments
Confederations Cup: US Defense Force Key to Victory Against Spain

Altidore and Dempsey are rightfully receiving accolades for their performance in the amazing victory against Spain. But it was the efforts of the defenders, and Oguchi Onyewu in particular, that ...

Written by Brad Carroll about 5 months ago 64 reads 2 comments
Confederations Cup Shock: U.S. Trumps Spain

There is only one possible way to sum up the match between Spain and USA to do justice to the significance of what happened. Here are a few scenarios of what could have been: The U.S. don't get their asses handed to them by Spain? Possible...

Written by Brad Carroll about 5 months ago 116 reads 5 comments

« Previous 1 2 3 Next »

<form action="/accounts/create_from_facebook" class="new_facebook_user" id="new_facebook_user" method="post">	<input id="facebook_user_proxied_email" name="facebook_user[proxied_email]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_profile_pic" name="facebook_user[profile_pic]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_facebook_id" name="facebook_user[facebook_id]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_profile_url" name="facebook_user[profile_url]" type="hidden" />
	<ul>
					<li class="fb-question">
				<div class="input">
											<div id="facebook_placebo_submit">
							<img src="/images/shared/submit.png" />
						</div>
										<div class="fb-first-name" id="fb-email">
						<p><strong>Email Address</strong></p>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_email" name="facebook_user[email]" size="30" type="text" />
						<img alt="Small" id="facebook_email_indicator" src="http://assets2.bleacherreport.com/images/shared/spinners/small.gif?1259884154" style="display:none" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
				<div class="input" id="facebook_password_container" style="display:none">
					<div class="fb-first-name notice">
						<p>This email address matches an existing user profile. Please enter your password to connect your accounts.</p>
						<p><strong>Password</strong></p>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_password" name="facebook_user[password]" size="30" type="password" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
			</li>
				<div id="facebook_questions" style="display:none">
			<li class="fb-question" id="facebook_full_name_container">
				<p class="question">
					<label for="facebook_user_use_full_name">Use your full name <strong class="full_name"></strong> on Bleacher Report?</label>
					<br />
				</p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[use_full_name]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_use_full_name" name="facebook_user[use_full_name]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_full_name">Yes</label>
				</p>
				<div class="input full-name-edit" style="display:none">
					<p>Edit your name for Bleacher Report:</p>
					<div class="fb-first-name">
						<label for="facebook_user_first_name">First Name <em>(required)</em></label>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_first_name" name="facebook_user[first_name]" size="30" type="text" />
						
					</div>
	
					<div class="fb-last-name">
						<label for="facebook_user_last_name">Last Name <em>(required)</em></label>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_last_name" name="facebook_user[last_name]" size="30" type="text" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question">
					<img src="/images/default-user-icon-medium.png" class="profile_pic" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_profile_pic">Do you want to use your Facebook profile picture on Bleacher Report?</label>
				</p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[use_profile_pic]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_use_profile_pic" name="facebook_user[use_profile_pic]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_profile_pic">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question" id="facebook_interested_in_writing_container">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_interested_in_writing">Are you interested in covering your favorite teams and sports?</label></p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[interested_in_writing]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input id="facebook_user_interested_in_writing" name="facebook_user[interested_in_writing]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_interested_in_writing">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_share_activity">Do you want to share your Bleacher Report activity in your Facebook activity feed?</label></p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[share_activity]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity" name="facebook_user[share_activity]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity">Yes</label>
					
					<br />
					<a href="#" id="share_facebook_activity_advanced_link">Advanced Sharing Options</a>
				</p>
				<p id="share_facebook_activity_advanced" style="display:none">
					<input name="facebook_user[share_activity_article_writing]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_article_writing" name="facebook_user[share_activity_article_writing]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_article_writing">When I write a new article</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_comment]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_comment" name="facebook_user[share_activity_comment]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_comment">When I post a comment</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_like]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_like" name="facebook_user[share_activity_like]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_like">When I like an article</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_poll_vote]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_poll_vote" name="facebook_user[share_activity_poll_vote]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_poll_vote">When I vote on a poll</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_fan]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_fan" name="facebook_user[share_activity_fan]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_fan">When I become a fan of another member</label>
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_fan_friends">Become fans of your Facebook friends connected to Bleacher Report?</label></p>
				<p class="options">			
					<input name="facebook_user[fan_friends]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_fan_friends" name="facebook_user[fan_friends]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_fan_friends">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li>
				<a id="facebook_connect_submit"><img src="/images/shared/submit.png" /></a>
			</li>
		</div>
	</ul>
</form>

Sign up for Bleacher Report

Already have an account? Log in now » As a member you can get the latest on your favorite teams, post comments, write your own articles, and much more.

Join Bleacher Report

You must register in order for that functionality to work!

Sign up through Facebook

Follow your Facebook friends on Bleacher Report
Share your articles, comments, and more with friends

Great, , you're signed up!

i.e. San Francisco Giants, SEC Football, NFL, Golf

Selected Tags:

Yes, I'd like to receive an email newsletter for the topics I selected.

Brad Carroll Article Archive

World Cup Qualifying: Gap Narrows Between Serbia and France In Group 7

World Cup Qualifying: Clean Sweep For England, Two Fight for Group Six Crumbs

World Cup Qualifying: Spain Still Dominating Group Five

World Cup Qualifying: Germany and Russia Safely Holding Group Four

World Cup Qualifying: Slovakia Still Has a Comfortable Lead In Group 3

World Cup Qualifying: Latvia's Hope Remains Alive In Group Two

World Cup Qualifying: Denmark Retain Narrow Lead In Group One

LA Galaxy Fans: Don't Blame David Beckham

Michael Owen Shines as Manchester United Win Second Match Against Malaysia XI

Amazing Goal by Amri Yahya Not Enough for Malaysia vs Manchester United

2010 World Cup: Turkey Not Done Yet

Horse Racing Disaster Narrowly Averted in Scotland

Thoughts On Banning Jumps Racing

How the 2010 FIFA World Cup Is Shaping Up (Part Four of Four: July 2009)

How the 2010 FIFA World Cup Is Shaping Up (Part Three of Four: July 2009)

How The 2010 FIFA World Cup Is Shaping Up (Part 2 Of 4: July 2009)

How The 2010 FIFA World Cup Is Shaping Up (Part 1 Of 4: July 2009)

Confederations Cup Final: Triumph Veiled in Tragedy

Confederations Cup Final: South African Form Boosts US Hopes

Confederations Cup: South Africa Put Up a Strong Fight Against Spain

Confederations Cup Final: Slim Hope For US To Beat Brazil

Confederations Cup Spain-South Africa: Third Place Contest No Contest

Confederations Cup Brazil-South Africa: Hollow Victory

Confederations Cup: US Defense Force Key to Victory Against Spain

Confederations Cup Shock: U.S. Trumps Spain

About B/R

Writing for B/R

Explore B/R

Popular Topics