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Brian Scott to retire after 2016 season – Nascar

Thursday, November 10, 2016

RELATED: Driver moves and team changes for 2017 Richard Petty Motorsports announced Thursday that NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Brian Scott will retire from full-time auto racing competition at season’s end. Scott, 28, began his NASCAR national series career in 2007. He is currently a Sunoco Rookie of the Year candidate in his first year driving team owner Richard Petty’s No. 44 Ford. In a release provided by the Petty…

America’s Latest, Greatest Soccer Messiah – Wall Street Journal

Thursday, November 10, 2016

The next savior of U.S. men’s soccer is here. The question is how long he can survive in that role. In what is practically an annual rite for U.S. soccer, a homegrown boy wonder is being touted as a sure-fire bet to become a worldwide star. Adding fuel to the hype machine is that unlike those who came before, 18-year-old Christian Pulisic can…

Soccer’s rule makers consider video replay for head injuries – The Verge

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Doctors may soon be able to stop soccer matches and review instant replays to evaluate on-field collisions for potential concussions, under a proposal that could be approved next year. As the Associated Press reports, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), FIFA’s rules organization, will meet in March to decide on the measure, amid heightened concerns over the dangers posed by head injuries. Under a measure passed by FIFA in 2014, referees…

NASCAR teams come together to attend young fan’s funeral – FOXSports.com

Thursday, November 10, 2016

The NASCAR community always has a way of coming together in someone’s time of need. That continued on Wednesday when many members from various NASCAR teams attended Jake Leatherman’s funeral in Hickory, North Carolina, per a request from his mother, Crystal. Jake lost his battle with juvenile myelomoncytic leukemia last Tuesday after a long battle with the disease. 5-year-old Jake became a huge NASCAR fan during his difficult fight, falling…

Former Guardian journalist Patrick Rowley honoured for services to hockey – The Guardian

Thursday, November 10, 2016

The former Guardian and Observer journalist Patrick Rowley has been awarded a British Empire Medal for services to hockey after a lifetime covering and promoting the sport. Rowley, who was previously honoured by the International Sports Press Association as the only known journalist to cover both the 1948 and 2012 London Olympic Games, was presented with the medal at a ceremony held at the Tower of London on Friday 4…

Blood and sweat fuel Tim Tebow’s baseball dreams – USA TODAY

Thursday, November 10, 2016

x Embed x Share Hall of Fame quarterback says he would ‘like nothing more’ than to see Tebow become a Major League Baseball player. USA TODAY Sports Tim Tebow is following his baseball dream with the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League.(Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — This week, a month after Tim Tebow made his debut in the Arizona Fall League as a member…

Kelly Ripa hits on Kyle Schwarber, then hits him with a baseball – Chicago Tribune

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Kelly Ripa had a good connection with Kyle Schwarber — until she threw him a ball. The Cubs catcher/outfielder visited “Live with Kelly” Thursday morning to discuss the team’s World Series victory with Ripa and guest co-host Alex Rodriguez. Ripa and Schwarber hit it off immediately.  He gave her a Cubs hat, and she complimented his dimple. “I gotta tell you, you have the cutest dimple,” Ripa said. “I just want to, like,…

Extreme Sports – New York Times

Thursday, November 10, 2016

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USA TODAY Sports’ Week 10 NFL picks – USA TODAY

Thursday, November 10, 2016

USA TODAY Sports’ Lorenzo Reyes looks at the three biggest story lines heading into this week. USA TODAY Sports

LeBron’s game is changing, but it’s only getting better – FOXSports.com

Thursday, November 10, 2016

LeBron James wants to reflexively tell you that “you’re not supposed to be here” this season. In many ways, what LeBron wants to tell you about himself in his new Nike commercial is wrong. You’re not supposed to be here? You were on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a high school junior, LeBron — this is exactly where you’re supposed to be. But in one significant way, LeBron is…

Soccer’s rule makers consider video replay for head injuries – The Verge

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Doctors may soon be able to stop soccer matches and review instant replays to evaluate on-field collisions for potential concussions, under a proposal that could be approved next year. As the Associated Press reports, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), FIFA’s rules organization, will meet in March to decide on the measure, amid heightened concerns over the dangers posed by head injuries. Under a measure passed by FIFA in 2014, referees…

America’s Latest, Greatest Soccer Messiah – Wall Street Journal

Thursday, November 10, 2016

The next savior of U.S. men’s soccer is here. The question is how long he can survive in that role. In what is practically an annual rite for U.S. soccer, a homegrown boy wonder is being touted as a sure-fire bet to become a worldwide star. Adding fuel to the hype machine is that unlike those who came before, 18-year-old Christian Pulisic can…

NASCAR to visit Germany’s Hockenheimring in 2017 – Motorsport.com, Edition: Global

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Historic Hockenheimring road course will host NASCAR Whelen Euro Series stock cars for first time in 2017. Since its inception as the Racecar Euro-Series and later to the NASCAR Whelen Euro-Series, NASCAR’s only European-based stock car division has grown every year since the series began in 2009. One clear sign of the growth of the series is the recent announcement that the series will make its first visit…

NASCAR teams come together to attend young fan’s funeral – FOXSports.com

Thursday, November 10, 2016

The NASCAR community always has a way of coming together in someone’s time of need. That continued on Wednesday when many members from various NASCAR teams attended Jake Leatherman’s funeral in Hickory, North Carolina, per a request from his mother, Crystal. Jake lost his battle with juvenile myelomoncytic leukemia last Tuesday after a long battle with the disease. 5-year-old Jake became a huge NASCAR fan during his difficult fight, falling…

Broomfield, Boulder advance to 5A soccer state… – The Denver Post

Thursday, November 10, 2016

AURORA — Broomfield and Boulder are headed to the Class 5A boys soccer state championship, as the Eagles beat Denver East 2-1 and the Panthers beat Fossil Ridge 3-1 in semifinal games Wednesday night at Legacy Stadium. In the first match, senior Sam Carson’s goal at the 20:20 mark of the first half gave No. 1 Denver East (18-1) momentum and the lead heading into halftime. But No. 4 Broomfield (16-2-1) came to play with…

Blood and sweat fuel Tim Tebow’s baseball dreams – USA TODAY

Thursday, November 10, 2016

x Embed x Share Hall of Fame quarterback says he would ‘like nothing more’ than to see Tebow become a Major League Baseball player. USA TODAY Sports Tim Tebow is following his baseball dream with the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League.(Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — This week, a month after Tim Tebow made his debut in the Arizona Fall League as a member…

America’s Latest, Greatest Soccer Messiah – Wall Street Journal

Thursday, November 10, 2016

The next savior of U.S. men’s soccer is here. The question is how long he can survive in that role. In what is practically an annual rite for U.S. soccer, a homegrown boy wonder is being touted as a sure-fire bet to become a worldwide star. Adding fuel to the hype machine is that unlike those who came before, 18-year-old Christian Pulisic can…

NASCAR makes rules change in Sprint Cup and XFINITY Series – FOXSports.com

Thursday, November 10, 2016

If you follow NASCAR closely, you know that one of the areas teams have tried to get an advantage in is rear suspension, specifically working to build in rear aerodynamic sideforce, to help cars turn better through the corners. In a somewhat unusual move Wednesday afternoon, NASCAR announced a rules change that go into place this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway, site of the penultimate racing weekend of the season….

NASCAR teams come together to attend young fan’s funeral – FOXSports.com

Thursday, November 10, 2016

The NASCAR community always has a way of coming together in someone’s time of need. That continued on Wednesday when many members from various NASCAR teams attended Jake Leatherman’s funeral in Hickory, North Carolina, per a request from his mother, Crystal. Jake lost his battle with juvenile myelomoncytic leukemia last Tuesday after a long battle with the disease. 5-year-old Jake became a huge NASCAR fan during his difficult fight, falling…

NASCAR to visit Germany’s Hockenheimring in 2017 – Motorsport.com, Edition: Global

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Historic Hockenheimring road course will host NASCAR Whelen Euro Series stock cars for first time in 2017. Since its inception as the Racecar Euro-Series and later to the NASCAR Whelen Euro-Series, NASCAR’s only European-based stock car division has grown every year since the series began in 2009. One clear sign of the growth of the series is the recent announcement that the series will make its first visit…