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The U.S. has lost in the semifinals of the past two Women's World Cups and could face the heavily-favored Germans in the semis this tournament.

U.S. Women Surge Past North Korea Laura Stevens 2011

Decked out in black jerseys for the first time in 87 years, the 3-4 Volunteers treated fans to a 31-13 thrashing of the heavily-favored Gamecocks, who went on to lose three of their next four games en route to a disappointing 7-6 finish.

17.5? 2010

” In fact, the season before the New Orleans Saints won last year's Super Bowl against the heavily-favored Indianapolis Colts; the team had a lackluster 8-8 record and didn't even make the play-offs.

Investment Lessons From The Steelers And Packers Erik Davidson 2011

For example, Republican Bob McDonnell upset the heavily-favored Democratic candidate in the Virginia governor's race last year, thanks in part to his aggressive outreach to Latinos and other immigrant groups and to a tactical decision to shift the immigration discussion away from mass deportation towards the broader issue of "assimilation."

Stewart J. Lawrence: Obama Is in Real Trouble With Latinos Stewart J. Lawrence 2011

Against a heavily-favored home team, the Gunners came from behind twice to win 5-3, becoming the first visiting team to score five times at Stamford Bridge since 1989.

Van Persie: Arsenal's Money in the Bank Gabriele Marcotti 2011

The U.S. has lost in the semifinals of the past two Women's World Cups and could face the heavily-favored Germans in the semis this tournament.

U.S. Women Surge Past North Korea Laura Stevens 2011

Borussia Dortmund coach Jürgen Klopp appeared to playing it straight when faced with just this scenario holding a 1-0 lead against heavily-favored Bayern Munich.

The Team That Can't Stop Running Gabriele Marcotti 2011

While the Japanese only needed to draw with the heavily-favored Denmark to move to the last 16, they blew past the Dutch in a 3-1 victory Thursday.

World Cup Advance Redeems Japan's Coach 2010

Europe's long wait for success in the $5 million Classic reached a stunning end when Raven's Pass and Henrythenavigator upset heavily-favored Curlin in a one-two finish that gave the 25th Breeders 'Cup World Championships a distinctly international flavor.

Raven's Pass wins Breeders' Cup Classic in upset 2008

Meanwhile, Spartacus's fellow gladiator Barca had cleverly wagered on Spartacus and Crixus to beat the heavily-favored Theocles, which meant that Barca has won a shitload of money.

SPARTACUS: episode 6 hradzka 2010