Monday Musings

Stinks.                         Photo Credit: Christof Koepsel, Getty Images

Wahh good morning…hope everyone is starting to slowly swallow the disappointment from USA’s loss in penalty kicks to Japan yesterday. A heartbreaker for sure, but certainly a World Cup to remember. I’m definitely grateful for the exciting, thrilling, and inspiring matches that have dominated headlines for the past month. Keep an eye out here for a recap of the final game later today!

As always, in case you missed some of the other sports headlines from this past weekend, here’s a brief update!

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Congrats to Darren Clarke, who captured the British Open title on Sunday. The 42 year-old golfer from Northern Ireland beat Americans Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, who tied for second. Following his victory, Clarke went on to heartily celebrate Sunday night, which he described this morning at press conference stating, “Have to enjoy it when you can. I had quite a few pints and quite a few glasses of red wine and it all continued until about 30 minutes ago." Niceeee work, we like it.

A 5 hour, 44 minute baseball game? Mmm, no thanks.

Beckham baby pics!! (Here and here) Adorable cleats too.

End the Lockout. Now.

Of course, congratulations to Japan on their WC final win. A deserving result for a team that has become such an inspiration to their country. And props to Homare Sawa, the 32 year-old Japanese captain playing in her fifth (yes, fifth) and final World Cup. Such a great way to end her international career.
Another high note – the World Cup final broke the Twitter record for most tweets per second, more than Will and Kate’s wedding and the death of Osama bin Laden. Go girls!