U.S. takes on “guarantee.”
The Americans get a second crack at World Cup group play this morning, when the U.S. takes on loud- mouthed Slovenia at 8:30 a.m. on ESPN and KCEC-50.
Slovenia’s Andrey Komac guaranteed a victory over the Americans this week. To which U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard retorted: “A lot of boxers talk too. And (then) they’re looking up at the lights . . . trying to figure out how they got there.”
But today’s U.S. match won’t be the only one in the next few days with Americans.
Roger Espinoza, a 2005 graduate of Regis Jesuit, plays for Honduras. After he graduated, he played at Ohio State and is on the MLS roster at Kansas City.
Honduras fell in its opening game Wednesday, 1-0 to Chile. But Espinoza and crew are back in action Monday at 12:30 p.m. when they face Spain on ESPN.
GET OFF THE COUCH
Fishing for youngsters.
The skies are bright. The streams are running well. It’s high time for fly-fishing.
For the youngsters, this weekend will set up some great opportunities to learn about angling.
The High Plains Drifters club will hold a kids day at 9 a.m. Saturday, near Chatfield Reservoir. Instruction features teaching casting, tying flies and leaders and includes lunch. Check for information.
Bass Pro Shops in Denver also will host kids on Saturday, teaching them how to set up a rod and reel, choose baits and tie knots with hooks and casting for different fish. Call 720-385-3600 for information.
Also find these events:
• Introduction to fly-fishing, 10 a.m. Flies & Lies, 8570 Colorado 67, Deckers, 303-647-2237, reservations required.
• Free fly-fishing clinics. Orvis Englewood, 9615-A E. County Line Road, 303-768-9600.
