The Weekend's Prettiest Goal Was An Own Goal South Africa's Bernard Parker scored this rocket of a header, unfortunately into his own net. Because of that, the 2010 World Cup hosts won't be around for the 2014 edition. In CAF qualifying, South Africa came into last night's game two points back of Ethiopia for the group's lone spot in the third round. The match was tied until the 70th minute, when Parker, attempting to clear a free kick ...
June 17, 2013 - Deadspin
Stakes double for 3 year olds | Emerald Downs The first stakes double-header of the season matches 3-year-old colts and geldings in the $50,000 Coca-Cola Handicap and 3-year-old fillies in the $50,000 Irish Day Handicap.
June 17, 2013 - Covington Reporter
Nigeria rolls to 6-1 win over Tahiti at Confed Cup Tahiti's Alvin Tehau, left, and Nigeria's Kenneth Omeruo go for a header during the soccer Confederations Cup group B match between Tahiti and Nigeria in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013.
June 17, 2013 - Connecticut Post
Wesley Sneijder in AFP The man of the match, reflecting on his crucial header, said: "This was my first header here, I don't think it will happen again, but it was great. The ball slipped on my bald head and went into the net, a great feeling."
Fernando Llorente in USA Today I spent a lot of time imagining this moment,said Llorente. "To go out and have a header chance just after that, and then (for us) to score right after was amazing."
Andre Ooijer in The Canadian Press The little bloke scored with a header,defender Andre Ooijer said with a grin. "It just goes to show anything can happen in football."