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SF Examiner: Football is thriving, just not in the US
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By Art Spander
Special to The Examiner
Are you ready for some football? They have it here, in the papers 365 days a year — here meaning all of Great Britain, football meaning soccer. But there’s no lockout, so at least stories have substance.
Yes, Wimbledon, the All England Lawn Tennis Championships, is in full flower — and full of strawberries and cream, priced at $4 for a small bowl anywhere on the grounds.
Read the full story here.
Copyright 2011 SF Newspaper Company
Special to The Examiner
Are you ready for some football? They have it here, in the papers 365 days a year — here meaning all of Great Britain, football meaning soccer. But there’s no lockout, so at least stories have substance.
Yes, Wimbledon, the All England Lawn Tennis Championships, is in full flower — and full of strawberries and cream, priced at $4 for a small bowl anywhere on the grounds.
Read the full story here.
Copyright 2011 SF Newspaper Company
Tags: English Premier League, Giants, Manchester United, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Wimbledon, soccer
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