Germany's World Cup Victory Sets Twitter Record
It won't be what Brazil's fans will remember, but the first World Cup semifinal is the most tweeted-about sports event in Twitter history.
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It won't be what Brazil's fans will remember, but the first World Cup semifinal is the most tweeted-about sports event in Twitter history.
No one felt the pain of those seven goals like the fans in the stands
Germany handed Brazil its heaviest World Cup loss ever on Tuesday with an astounding 7-1 rout in the semifinals that stunned the host nation.
You'll notice the ratings for this World Cup are highest in the Northeast, where folks try rather hard to look most enlightened. And you may also notice by the time the U.S. team lost to Belgium, some of them had already jumped ship.
Now that the U.S. has been knocked out of the World Cup, Americans need a new reason to drink.
Belgium defeated the U.S. 2-1 in full time and deflated the American hype and furor around our new favorite sport-of-the-moment. Although we won't see the USMNT contend for the title, good times and camaraderie were had by all.
The World Cup is still in motion and the USMNT is still alive in Brazil. Here are five things that you may have missed during the World Cup this past week.
Joachim Loew didn't just battle the U.S., he did so while dealing with his nemesis...rain. Here's the 8 times Germany's head coach Joachim Loew was over the rain in Recife, Brazil...
Germany defeated the United States by a score of 1-0 to win Group G in the World Cup on Friday, but Team USA advanced to the knockout stage despite the loss.
Surprised the United States is the world's second-largest market for World Cup tickets, behind only host Brazil? Experts say you shouldn't be.
Suarez, who's been suspended twice before for biting and could be out for the rest of the tourney, is currently starring on social media. I mean if one player bites another at the World cup, you're gonna get some attention. Here are 15 amazing Tweets about the Suarez World Cup Snack.
Let's take a look at the top five thrilling finishes so far in the 2014 World Cup after 10 days.
While Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett is no soccer aficionado, he really takes a deep look into the 2014 World Cup by asking the important USMNT related questions.
The players and coaches have been channeling their inner spiritual animal this year.
Rory McIlroy has decided to play for Ireland, not Britain, at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Dempsey scored in the first minute and rookie substitute John Brooks scored a late game winner as the U.S. defeated Ghana 2-1 Monday.
The world's premier soccer event, held every four years, the FIFA World Cup is underway in Brazil. Brazilian natives now living in North Texas flocked to a Brazilian-themed restaurant in Richardson -- the Blue Charcoal -- to watch the event with fellow ex-pats.
With all of the issues and questions leading up to the World Cup, Itaquerao Stadium shined under blue skies as Brazil kicked off its home World Cup with a football-style carnival.
Lots of news coming out of Brazil in anticipation of the 2014 World Cup. Here are 5 things you missed in week 1.
The U.S. Men's National Team faces long odds to win the 2014 World Cup. Oddsmakers provide a glimpse into the what the Americans are facing in the tournament's "group of death".
Jurgen Klinsmann maintains the United States shouldn't be expected to win the World Cup, even if that stance is upsetting to some fans back home.
The World Cup is the world's most popular sporting event. Here are 5 things you need to know about the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
With its rivalry against the U.S. about to be renewed, Ghana is already practicing celebrating. A 4-0 victory against South Korea on Monday suggests Ghana will again be a handful.
This year's World Cup will play out on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and messaging apps like WhatsApp just as it progresses in stadiums from Sao Paulo to Rio De Janeiro.
Each country can only bring 23 men to Brazil to compete for the World Cup this year. A few notable men were left off rosters for various reasons and some may surprise you ...
He delivered another standout preseason performance with three total touchdowns.
Police say an officer first used a less‑lethal weapon before another officer fired.
Authorities are urging witnesses and drivers with dashcam footage to come forward as investigators work to identify the truck involved.
Police say the suspect, who is known to investigators, fled the scene before officers arrived.
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
He delivered another standout preseason performance with three total touchdowns.
Police say an officer first used a less‑lethal weapon before another officer fired.
The gloves have come off in the ongoing courtroom drama involving convicted murderer Karmelo Anthony.
Authorities are urging witnesses and drivers with dashcam footage to come forward as investigators work to identify the truck involved.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is asked about data centers in Texas and the likelihood of a special session to discuss the topic. He also talked about the construction at Big Bend and his reaction.
Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland (R) of Terrell County discusses the pause by the Customs and Border Protection in construction at Big Bend National Park. "I'm confident that we will see some of those plans change as far as upgrading the existing roads, because not only is that good for the Park Service, for law enforcement, even for those that come to visit the national park," said Cleveland.
The review included data from an anonymous survey conducted every other year that asks service members whether they've been the victim of unwanted sexual conduct or harassment.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Jacob deGrom struck out 10 and allowed one hit and one walk in six innings while reaching 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games or innings in major league history as the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 2-0.
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
