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How Carli Lloyd Became A Soccer Star ‘When Nobody Was Watching’ – NPR
Enlarge this image Carli Lloyd takes a corner kick during a 2010 international friendly match between the U.S. and Mexico in Sandy, Utah. Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images Carli Lloyd takes a corner kick during a 2010 international friendly match between the U.S. and Mexico in Sandy, Utah. Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images Carli Lloyd doesn’t “do fake.” “I’m loyal, I’m real, I’m not afraid to say…
Obama Hosts US Olympics Team At White House – NPR
President Obama hosted this year’s U.S. Olympics team at the White House Thursday afternoon. He also saluted some former Olympians who didn’t get the recognition they deserved after their own games.
Was the World Cup of Hockey a success? – ESPN
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment As the 2016 World Cup winds down, we wondered: Was the eight-team, best-on-best tournament a triumph for the sport? Our writers offered their thoughts. Well, first off define “success.” Did it make money for the National Hockey League and the players who organized the tournament? If it’s true that every ticket was sold then yes, that part of it was a success. Was the…
How Carli Lloyd Became A Soccer Star ‘When Nobody Was Watching’ – NPR
Enlarge this image Carli Lloyd takes a corner kick during a 2010 international friendly match between the U.S. and Mexico in Sandy, Utah. Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images Carli Lloyd takes a corner kick during a 2010 international friendly match between the U.S. and Mexico in Sandy, Utah. Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images Carli Lloyd doesn’t “do fake.” “I’m loyal, I’m real, I’m not afraid to say…
Stewart tired of fighting NASCAR: "There’s a lot to be frustrated about" – Motorsport.com, Edition: Global
Tony Stewart is tired of fighting the good fight against NASCAR. Despite his status as a three-time champion, Stewart has learned his opinions about the sanctioning body’s officiating of the sport can prove costly. Even though NASCAR has welcomed the Drivers’ Council publicly, behind the scenes Stewart feels he’s on an island when it comes to criticizing the sport. I could pull up stuff off this phone that…
Baseball Playoffs: Thursday Update – New York Times
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Why Bo Chose Baseball – Bleacher Report
he Major League Baseball draft was scheduled for June 2. Two days earlier, John Schuerholz, the Kansas City general manager, received a call from Woods. “Bo would like to visit Kansas City,” the agent said. “He’d like to see the players, see the stadium. But he doesn’t want to work out.” Schuerholz wasn’t buying it. He suspected Jackson and his agents were merely using the Royals as a negotiating tool…
Why baseball’s over-the-top clinching celebrations are actually a good thing – CBSSports.com
With late September in Major League Baseball comes clinching season. We’ve already seen all six divisions clinched. With those clinchings (yes, we can use that as a word in sports even if it’s not technically a word) come over-the-top champagne-and-beer filled celebrations in the clubhouse. Stuff like this: Now, the Red Sox situation was actually a pretty funny one. They had just lost on a walk-off grand slam to their…
Baseball’s hiring practices remain challenging work toward progress – FOXSports.com
No one should be upset that Derek Falvey is only 33. Theo Epstein and Jon Daniels became general managers at 28, and even if the Twins give Falvey the fancier title of president of baseball operations, he essentially will act as a GM. Yet, some in the industry are bothered by the Twins’ pending hiring of Falvey, which — while not yet official — is the worst-kept secret in baseball….
A Beginner’s Guide to Pitch, Women in Baseball – Vulture
The best thing about Pitch, the new Fox drama about a female pitcher, Ginny Baker, who makes it to the major leagues, is that it’s not just for baseball fans. Sure, it’s got plenty of on-the-field action — and the fact that it’s co-produced with Major League Baseball means it looks pretty amazing, too. But Pitch has a lot to offer viewers who don’t set their clocks by opening day:…
Athletes, Allies Gather to Support LGBTQ Inclusion in Sports – NBCNews.com
Out athletes, sports icons and allies gathered this week in New York City to support LGBTQ representation in sports and to honor those making unprecedented strides for inclusion. The third annual Athlete Ally Action Awards arrived at a transitional time for LGBTQ people in the sports world. The NBA’s first openly gay player, Jason Collins, has retired, and while the collegiate sports world has seen its fair share of newly…
BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2016: Nominations open – BBC Sport
Ellie Downie won the Young Sports Personality of the Year award in 2015 After an incredible year of sport, you now have the chance to nominate your Young Sports Personality of the Year. The winner of the award will be announced during this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year, which will come live from the Genting Arena, Birmingham, on Sunday, 18 December. Nominations will form a shortlist, with a…
How Carli Lloyd Became A Soccer Star ‘When Nobody Was Watching’ – NPR
Enlarge this image Carli Lloyd takes a corner kick during a 2010 international friendly match between the U.S. and Mexico in Sandy, Utah. Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images Carli Lloyd takes a corner kick during a 2010 international friendly match between the U.S. and Mexico in Sandy, Utah. Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images Carli Lloyd doesn’t “do fake.” “I’m loyal, I’m real, I’m not afraid to say…
Baseball needs the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry to heat up again – ESPN
12:03 PM ET Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment The time of the superpowers, when the Yankees and Red Sox were the greatest show in baseball, is over, and at Yankee Stadium this week the final pieces will fade into history. Roger Clemens and Mike Mussina are gone. Pedro and Gary Sheffield are in the broadcast booth, retired. Joe Torre is in the commissioner’s office, and Terry Francona in the…
Baseball’s hiring practices remain challenging work toward progress – FOXSports.com
No one should be upset that Derek Falvey is only 33. Theo Epstein and Jon Daniels became general managers at 28, and even if the Twins give Falvey the fancier title of president of baseball operations, he essentially will act as a GM. Yet, some in the industry are bothered by the Twins’ pending hiring of Falvey, which — while not yet official — is the worst-kept secret in baseball….
Tony Stewart frustrated by state of NASCAR – ESPN
6:24 PM ET Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tony Stewart admits he faces “a very steep, uphill battle” to avoid elimination Sunday from the Chase for the Sprint Cup at Dover International Speedway. But he also readily admits that there’s only so much he can do, and the frustration that a driver plays only so much — or so little — of a role in a…
How Carli Lloyd Became A Soccer Star ‘When Nobody Was Watching’ – NPR
Enlarge this image Carli Lloyd takes a corner kick during a 2010 international friendly match between the U.S. and Mexico in Sandy, Utah. Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images Carli Lloyd takes a corner kick during a 2010 international friendly match between the U.S. and Mexico in Sandy, Utah. Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images Carli Lloyd doesn’t “do fake.” “I’m loyal, I’m real, I’m not afraid to say…
Baseball’s hiring practices remain challenging work toward progress – FOXSports.com
No one should be upset that Derek Falvey is only 33. Theo Epstein and Jon Daniels became general managers at 28, and even if the Twins give Falvey the fancier title of president of baseball operations, he essentially will act as a GM. Yet, some in the industry are bothered by the Twins’ pending hiring of Falvey, which — while not yet official — is the worst-kept secret in baseball….
Baseball Capsules (Sep 29, 2016) – FOXSports.com
NEW YORK (AP) Mark Teixeira hit a grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the New York Yankees staved off playoff elimination at the last possible moment with a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. Boston clinched the AL East title nearly 30 minutes before Teixeira connected, thanks to Toronto’s 3-2 loss against Baltimore. But a five-run comeback by New York in the…
President Barack Obama honors NASCAR champion Kyle Busch – SB Nation
President Barack Obama honored NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing team during a ceremony at the White House on Wednesday. Busch overcame serious injuries to win the 2015 Sprint Cup championship. He broke his right leg and left foot in a jarring crash during a February race at Daytona International Speedway, the day before the season-opening Daytona 500. After missing 11 races recuperating, Busch…
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