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The World Cup is an international football event, hosted by one elected nation every four years, similar to the Olympics. Over 60 countries fight for 31 spots to compete in the tournament. The 2014 World Cup will be hosted by Brazil who are also favorites to win the cup. There are still 10 spots open to qualify as of October 19, 2013. The World Cup is the most watched event in the world and with the hype and tourism, brings a lot of revenue to almost every nation in the world. People tune in to watch the games on television, visit local settings to watch the games with others, and some go to the host country to partake in the festivities. In addition, some countries’ economies are hurt if certain counties do not qualify. For example, on October 15 2013, Mexico was on the brink of not qualifying. Had they not, the U.S. economy would have been hurt having generated much revenue due to the high population of Mexican immigrants and Mexican broadcasting channels showing the game. Had Mexico not qualify, they channels would not show The World Cup and many of the viewers would not partake in the festivities. For full article, click here:

Joseph Laskowksi and Nicholas Zikos, two Baruch athletes, were chosen to be the ball boys at the U.S. Open Finals between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. To be a ball boy one must be at least 14 years of age, have a strong throwing arm, and be able to throw accurately. They must also keep score. This was Laskowski’s ninth year of being a ball boy, and Zikos’s eighth. Both athletes play tennis themselves. Zikos was CUNYAC’s Rookie of the Year in 2011, and Laskowski was an all-star for the first time in 2013 . Both athletes said they have learned a lot from the professional players just by watching them, and that they will continue their to be ball boys at the U.S. Open. Laskowski says, “I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.”

Laskowski (left) and Zikos (right) at the U.S. Open Finals.

The Super Bowl is finally coming to the New York and New Jersey. New York City will host Super Bowl XLVIII and the game will be played at Metlife Stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey; home of the New York Jets and New York Giants. The Super Bowl brings a lot excitement to the city hosting it because many events are held and the locals get to experience everything that comes with one of the biggest sports games that is played during the year. Unfortunately the Giants were expected by many to be super bowl contenders however a very terrible 0-6 start gives the Jets a better shot at making it to the big game. For nytimes article click here.

Official Super Bowl XLVIII logo.