RUSTENBURG - Ghana sent the U.S. back home overseas in the second consecutive World Cup on Saturday night in Rustenburg, South Africa.  Just like in the 2006 World Cup group round, Ghana ended the “the Yanks’” run; this time 2-1 in extra-time in the Round of 16. South Africans, who were mostly rooting for America in group round play, dressed in Ghana Black Stars gear and chanted “Goodbye U--- S---A” the entire game.

“We (Africa) have only one team left, and that is Ghana,” said Samuel Beya, a supporter of Ghana, a resident of South Africa and a former citizen of the Democratic Republic of Congo.  “Other continents such as Europe and South America still have many remaining.  We have one.” The Black Stars did not disappoint their fans on a hazy night when Kevin Prince-Boateng scored in just the 5th minute of the game.  He blitzed past a loose U.S. back line, unwilling to step up, and shot one past American goalkeeper Tim Howard at the near post.  The continent of Africa rumbled as the only African team left looked destined to advance through to the quarterfinals.

with Les Grobstein, Steve Leventhal, and Alison Moran

Here Les rant and rave about Carlos Zambrano's eruption.  Mount Z is the big topic of discussion as it overshadowed the White Sox's tenth win in a row at the expense of the hapless Cubs and their explosive pitcher.  Milwaukee also is surging recently as they pounded the Minnesota Twins, allowing the south siders to get within two and a half games of the Twinkies.  Also talk about the Hawks big trade, the NBA draft, and the US men's soccer team.  Enjoy.