Not too sure about anyone else, but Ken Ober was the face of my television youth during the mid 80’s on MTV.  Ober passed away at the age of 52.

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Our boy Sacha Kljestan’s girlfriend, Jamie Lee Darley has gone from the top 10 to the top 5 and that means it’s time to get to work again.  Head over to Victoria’s Secret All Access (I know, I’m twisting your arm again) and vote for her chance to walk in the Victoria’s Secret - Angel Runway Show on December 1st.

Hopped on a flight Saturday afternoon and headed east for the third stop (after previous qualifiers in San Diego and Brooklyn) on Puma’s Road To Tottenham 2010, this one being in Charlotte where the top two finalists in the U-15 boys group would head to the USA Cup in Blaine, Minnesota next July for the final six.

The winner of that tournament will earn an all expenses paid trip (18 players / 2 coaches) to White Hart Lane for a week of training, academy games and Tottenham’s Premiership home opener next August.

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In what could be great news if you’re name is Barry Ferguson, the Scottish FA has announced the sacking of head coach George Burley following Scotland’s 3 - 0 Friendly defeat to Wales in Cardiff.

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Great result for France on the road… Looks like they were listening to Zinedine Zidane’s advice.

Tony Hawk Ride, includes a new trick to his virtual routine — a skateboard controller that looks just like the real thing without the wheels. Loaded with high-tech sensors, the controller gets players off the couch and doing flips on the floor.

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“2 year old Quinn running around on Halloween dressed up as a soccer ball.”

Date: October 31, 2009

Courtesy: Tim Powers

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Can tell you first hand after living and playing in Sweden, their supporters either love Zlatan Ibrahimovic or absolutely despise the man.  Regardless, his ability is undeniable.