* 40,000 sex workers look to cash in on World Cup. South Africa’s Drug Central Authority estimates 40,000 sex workers are on duty round-the-clock for the post game activities. Many of the workers are from all over the world, and have either traveled or have been trafficked to South Africa to tend to nearly 450,000 mostly-male visitors. In response to being under the global microscope, FIFA has committed to dispensing 1 billion of the condoms South African President Jacob Zuma requested for the major sporting event in the stadiums, but critics say that’s not enough. [The Grio]
* Pele claims Maradona took Argentina job for money (of course). Former sports minister Pele, who said he had no intention of ever coaching Brazil “as I don’t want to suffer the way (current coach) Dunga is suffering”, took another swipe at Maradona, who took control of Argentina in November 2008. “Maradona accepted the job as he needed work and needed the money. I saw how Argentina qualified with difficulty. But it is not Maradona’s fault; it is the fault of those who put him in charge.”[Dirty Tackle]
* Sir Charles Wants to be Your Next GM. The man who has single-handedly saved Taco Bell’s sales in North America is ready to take his talents to an NBA front office. The Round Mound of Rebound has gone on record to say that he would, in fact, be interested in becoming the GM of an NBA franchise, as long as said franchise meets his expectations. [With Leather]
* World Cup Hotties: Dutch Win On The Field, Danes Win Off Of It. It might be silly of us to judge, because really, in the stands of the Holland versus Denmark match from earlier today, everyone was a winner. Okay, not really. If this had been a beauty pageant, the Danes would have won, assuming they kept their poise during the talent portion of the competition. Poise, Jerry. Poise! [Unprofessional Foul]
* Yes, Lego Soccer Is Awesome (For Everyone But Robert Green). Yes, the benevolent souls at Lego Fussball have created a block-based recap of the U.S.’s 1-1 tie with England from Saturday, and it’s a delight. It’s really, really well done, too, with that moment of horror for Green captured perfectly and Steven Gerrard’s goal very well represented. [The Sporting Blog]
* He’s Wayne Rooney, He Wears Tall Socks, He Went Pee-Pee On Some Rocks. After an incredibly frustrating day on the pitch Saturday as his team played to a 1-1 draw with the U.S., Wayne Rooney, along with a couple of his mates from England’s World Cup squad, elected to blow off some steam by playing a round of golf. And what better way to get some relief on the course than to relieve oneself on some boulders? [Sportress of Blogitude]
* Also: Robert Green is Butterfinger’s new spokesman (of course) … The nation’s best Wiffle Ball fields … Blackhawks fan climbs poll to steal team banner amidst hail of beer bottles. Brave? Stupid? Both?
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