Czech Republic
A Journey to the Little Czech Town Made of Stinky Cheese
The town of Loštice, Czech Republic, is famous for its tvarůžek, a soft yellow beer cheese with a distinctively pungent aroma, where it's incorporated into everything from panini to ice cream.
What the Future Holds for USA Hockey, and the Other Teams Eliminated from the World Cup
We take a look at the four teams who didn't make it out of the round robin—USA, Finland, Czech Republic and North America—and where they go from here.
"We're Not Racist, We Just Don't Like Gypsies" – Meet the Romany Football Club Other Teams Refuse to Play
Led by a Romany manager, and predominantly made up of Romany players, FC Roma Decin are subjected to a vicious onslaught of insults and racial slurs on an almost weekly basis. Assuming the opposition turns up, that is.
Tortorella, the Millennials, and a Rising Team Europe: Early World Cup Observations
The following is from an email exchange Sunday night between Dave Lozo and Sean McIndoe, aka Down Goes Brown.
Five Reasons to be Excited for the World Cup of Hockey
From the Canada-US rivalry to what promises to be a fun Team North America, we lay out reasons why you should be pumped for the World Cup.
Can Anyone Beat Canada? The Best and Worst of the World Cup Teams
Down Goes Brown previews the World Cup of Hockey, breaking down each of the eight teams in the tournament.
Why Everyone Should Cheer for Team North America at the World Cup of Hockey
We lay out five reasons why you should abandon nationalistic pride and root for the Connor McDavid-led Team North America at hockey's World Cup.
Gorgeous Op Art GIFs Make the Human Body Vibrate
Waveforms meet the female form in these mind-bending GIFs.
In Prague, Better Alcohol Means Better Absinthe
Prague is lousy with tourists shops offering artificially colored and flavored "Czech-style absinthes,” but a small group of absinthe enthusiasts is leading the charge to bring fine cocktails and spirits to the city.
Missed Opportunities and Abject Failure: Ranking the Worst Teams of Euro 2016
With Euro 2016 complete, we can now look back at who overachieved, who let the side down, and who the hell thought Harry Kane should take corners.
UEFA Say There's Little They Can Do To Prevent Fans From Smuggling Flares into Euro 2016 Games
Yesterday, it was Croatian fans, and today it was Hungarian fans... SMDH.
Croatian Fans Throw Flares on Field, Nearly Hit Steward
Croatian fans caused more trouble for the national team, who watched a two goal lead evaporate in extra time.