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Concussions remain a concern in kids’ sports – USA TODAY

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Concerns about concussions are prevalent in sports other than football, including soccer.(Photo: I9 Sports) Ready to share carpool duty and spend weekends in the stands watching your athlete? Wait. Before you sign your child up for intense practices, body slams and end zone victory dances, you should know how contact sports can affect your child’s future. We’re not talking just about college scholarships or pro contracts, but potential brain damage….

Ten reasons why the Olympics will salvage the summer – The Guardian

Saturday, July 30, 2016

1) They are in Rio Doping scandals have dominated the headlines, the construction of the athletes’ village still isn’t finished, there are fears over the Zika virus and Brazilians are yet to embrace the Olympic spirit. Related: Rio 2016: ten things you need to know – from bugs to Bolt | Barry Glendenning We could go on. But we’re looking for reasons to be get excited about a fortnight of…

The trouble with the Olympic Games – The Guardian

Saturday, July 30, 2016

In July 2005, a few days after London was awarded the 2012 Olympic Games, I took the Docklands Light Railway to Pudding Mill Lane. It was a journey I have repeated at intervals ever since, before and after the Olympics – but not during, when the authorities deemed it helpful to shut the station most convenient for the main stadium. Eleven years ago this was an ugly, forgotten area full…

Muslim female athletes find sport so essential they compete while covered – Washington Post

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Triathlete sisters Nada, left, and Najla Al Jeraiwi pose for a portrait in Kuwait City in April. (Nikki Kahn/The Washington Post) MISHREF, Kuwait — On a perfectly breathable Friday near sunset in the spring, you might have spotted what residents say you never would have spotted 10 years ago: women, here and there, on the pathways that twist near a sports park, walking briskly or jogging, in their abayas. Look…

At baseball’s trade deadline, even the minor trades can turn out big – Washington Post

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Carlos Santana has become a force for the Indians long after an overlooked trade-deadline deal. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) There are no small trades. Baseball executives remind themselves of that often, and it’s a refrain for fans to keep in mind at this juncture of the baseball calendar. When the the non-waiver trade deadline passes at 4 p.m. Monday, the biggest stars on the block may have stayed put. No matter…

Parents, former coaches lob pay-for-play accusations at Plant baseball’s Dennis Braun – TBO.com

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Jacqueline and David Hiatt’s son, Mitchell, was just 12 years old, still years away from enrolling at Plant High School, when they got an email from a fellow Little League parent. “If you want your kid to play Plant baseball,” David Hiatt recalled, “this is what you’ve got to do.” Mitchell, now 21, eventually became the first of three Hiatt boys to spend time…

Sports Authority bonuses – The Denver Post

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Sports Authority’s creditors and the Justice Department have challenged the fading retailer’s plans to pay top executives as much as $2.85 million in bankruptcy bonuses. Once an operator of 460 athletic-gear outlets, Sports Authority filed for bankruptcy protection and began going-out-of-business sales in an effort to pay its debts. As the liquidation entered its final weeks, Sports Authority unveiled plans for bonuses to four top executives, people the company doesn’t…

At baseball’s trade deadline, even the minor trades can turn out big – Washington Post

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Carlos Santana has become a force for the Indians long after an overlooked trade-deadline deal. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) There are no small trades. Baseball executives remind themselves of that often, and it’s a refrain for fans to keep in mind at this juncture of the baseball calendar. When the the non-waiver trade deadline passes at 4 p.m. Monday, the biggest stars on the block may have stayed put. No matter…

Young soccer star Mallory Pugh takes uncommon road to Rio Olympics – Los Angeles Times

Saturday, July 30, 2016

The day before she officially made the U.S. women’s soccer team for the Rio Olympics, Mallory Pugh grabbed Coach Jill Ellis’ attention one more time. The 18-year-old dribbled down the left side, peeked into the box before reaching the end line then swung a cross toward the middle. The pass skipped in front of South African goalie Roxanne Barker and found a wide-open Crystal Dunn, who scored the only goal in a…

At baseball’s trade deadline, even the minor trades can turn out big – Washington Post

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Carlos Santana has become a force for the Indians long after an overlooked trade-deadline deal. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) There are no small trades. Baseball executives remind themselves of that often, and it’s a refrain for fans to keep in mind at this juncture of the baseball calendar. When the the non-waiver trade deadline passes at 4 p.m. Monday, the biggest stars on the block may have stayed put. No matter…

10 Best Trade Deadline Moves in Baseball – MLB.com

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Ah, ’tis the season of the non-waiver Trade Deadline — tweets will be tweeted, #sources will be #sourced and the balance of power in MLB could be shifted dramatically. Just last year, the Blue Jays loaded up, the Royals put the cherry on top of their rotation and the Mets turned their whole season around. Still don’t believe that this is a Big Deal? Allow us to present the All-Trade…

Rules Delay at PGA Championship Sinks Sport Into Quagmire Yet Again – New York Times

Saturday, July 30, 2016

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At baseball’s trade deadline, even the minor trades can turn out big – Washington Post

Friday, July 29, 2016

Carlos Santana has become a force for the Indians long after an overlooked trade-deadline deal. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) There are no small trades. Baseball executives remind themselves of that often, and it’s a refrain for fans to keep in mind at this juncture of the baseball calendar. When the the non-waiver trade deadline passes at 4 p.m. Monday, the biggest stars on the block may have stayed put. No matter…

Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice for July 29 – FOXSports.com

Friday, July 29, 2016

Welcome to Sunday’s daily fantasy post! Remember that you can find our posts on the brand-spanking new DFS home page, as well as the fantasy page. Bookmark those sites now! Let’s get to Sunday’s interesting facts, using DraftKings prices. Five Things to Watch: 1. Here are the three highest projected over/unders, provided by OddsShark… 2. Weather: We should be all clear for Friday. 3. You down with BvP? Evan Longoria has a .889…

Harwood Heights’ Jack Ryan prepares for national baseball showcase – Chicago Tribune

Friday, July 29, 2016

Playing baseball at the national level as both a 12- and 13-year-old has opened Jack Ryan’s eyes. “I’ve learned that you have to be a lot more focused. It takes a lot to stay focused on every pitch but it’s important,” he said. “Self-confidence is also very important, and playing at that level has made me realize what I actually can do.” One year after playing for USA Baseball’s 12U…

Parents, former coaches lob pay-for-play accusations at Plant baseball’s Dennis Braun – Tampabay.com

Friday, July 29, 2016

TAMPA — Jacqueline and David Hiatt’s son, Mitchell, was just 12 years old, still years away from enrolling at Plant High School, when they got an email from a fellow Little League parent. Related News/Archive Dennis Green, trailblazing coach and mentor to Tony Dungy, dies at 67 6 Days Ago Vince Parisi takes over as Seminole baseball coach 2 Months Ago Mississippi’s Freeze says no knowledge of coaches paying players…

For Bronco-Hermon coach, a baseball career comes full circle at SLWS – Bangor Daily News

Friday, July 29, 2016

BANGOR, Maine — Matt Kinney has looked forward to coaching in the Senior League World Series beginning Sunday, mostly to see his Bronco-Hermon All-Stars experience both the quality of play and international flavor of the world championship tournament for 15- and 16-year-olds. “It blows my mind when I think about it,” he said. “These kids are getting an incredible opportunity at a young age, even though they might not fully…

The Sports Editor, Jason Stallman: How I Do My Job – New York Times

Friday, July 29, 2016

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