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As many, many people immediately pointed out, Trump appeared to have forgotten that the man who at least at one point was the world’s most famous athlete, Muhammad Ali—who was chosen to essentially represent the entire United States by lighting the Olympic flame the last time the Summer Olympics were held here, in Atlanta in 1996—is Muslim. As are basketball legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Hakeem Olajuwon and many other past…

Image copyright Clive Rose Image caption Leaving school is a “cliff-edge” for sport participation, says the report Young people are being squeezed out of sport because a third live in poverty and the cost of taking part is too high, according to a study. Schools could help by opening facilities to community groups out of hours, it says. The National Association of Head Teachers said tight budgets saw many schools…

Tyson Fury has defended the controversial comments he made about Jessica Ennis-Hill in which he said that she “looks good in a dress” by saying: “I wasn’t asked about her achievements. I do think she looks fit in a dress.” Related: David Haye: ‘Tyson Fury’s got to stop saying that crap. Come on – just shut up’ | Donald McRae Fury, who defeated Wladimir Klitschko to win the WBA, IBF…

No damsel in distress would need a knight in shining armor if she could swing a sword like Reghan Ward. Or like Kate Sierra. The two women are among the champion fencers at the Cutting Edge Fencing Center in North Richland Hills. Each month about 85 people from 8-year-olds to 60-somethings venture to the facility, which opened in January 2014 at 5328 Rufe Snow Drive. About half are women. Cutting…

The U.S. women’s national team won the World Cup in the summer but still struggles to get respect and acceptable playing conditions.(Photo: AP) That ripple U.S. Soccer feels has nothing to do with the buckling turf its Women’s World Cup champions refused to play on. The U.S. women forced the cancellation of Sunday’s game against Trinidad & Tobago after discovering the field they were supposed to play on at Aloha…

In a game highlighted by strong defense, it was a lone goal by Penn State defender Raquel Rodriguez that tipped the balance – and the 2015 women’s College Cup national championship to the Nittany Lions. It is the first women’s soccer title in the school’s history.   An assist from fellow senior Mallory Weber gave Rodriguez the ball, exactly where she needed it at the 71:23 mark of the game. …

For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Chelsea could sack manager Jose Mourinho whether or not they beat Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday. (Daily Mirror) Owner Roman Abramovich may act if the Blues lose to Porto and then against leaders Leicester in the Premier League next weekend. (Sun) The Daily Mail is reporting that Craig Bellamy is set to replace Gary Neville…

No damsel in distress would need a knight in shining armor if she could swing a sword like Reghan Ward. Or like Kate Sierra. The two women are among the champion fencers at the Cutting Edge Fencing Center in North Richland Hills. Each month about 85 people from 8-year-olds to 60-somethings venture to the facility, which opened in January 2014 at 5328 Rufe Snow Drive. About half are women. Cutting…

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NASHVILLE — Over the last three days, as baseball people began to assemble for the annual Winter Meetings, we found that scouts and executives were willing to help Dave Dombrowski with a few ideas on how he could improve the Red Sox, even beyond the spectacular start to his Red Sox career. We asked them to consider . . . Advertisement ■ The Red Sox need a No. 2 or No. 3 starter;…

No damsel in distress would need a knight in shining armor if she could swing a sword like Reghan Ward. Or like Kate Sierra. The two women are among the champion fencers at the Cutting Edge Fencing Center in North Richland Hills. Each month about 85 people from 8-year-olds to 60-somethings venture to the facility, which opened in January 2014 at 5328 Rufe Snow Drive. About half are women. Cutting…

Eight contenders are on the shortlist for the award The BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality 2015 will be announced at an awards ceremony on Monday, and you can view the ceremony live online. BBC Wales’ coverage will be available on the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer (UK only) from 20:00 GMT. The award will be presented following a public vote, which has now closed. Gareth Bale, Dan Biggar, Aled…

Ireland’s biggest telecoms group Eir (formerly Eircom) confirmed on Monday that it is to expand its TV offering with the acquisition of international sports pay television broadcaster Setanta Sports for an undisclosed sum. The move will pit the company against rival cable TV and broadband provider Virgin Media. The acquisition will allow Eir to “significantly expand” its TV offering and “further enhance the range of propositions on offer to customers”….

In a game highlighted by strong defense, it was a lone goal by Penn State defender Raquel Rodriguez that tipped the balance – and the 2015 women’s College Cup national championship to the Nittany Lions. It is the first women’s soccer title in the school’s history.   An assist from fellow senior Mallory Weber gave Rodriguez the ball, exactly where she needed it at the 71:23 mark of the game. …

No damsel in distress would need a knight in shining armor if she could swing a sword like Reghan Ward. Or like Kate Sierra. The two women are among the champion fencers at the Cutting Edge Fencing Center in North Richland Hills. Each month about 85 people from 8-year-olds to 60-somethings venture to the facility, which opened in January 2014 at 5328 Rufe Snow Drive. About half are women. Cutting…

David Price flashed his smile for the cameras, modeled his new Boston Red Sox jersey, then joked about his postseason record. The highest-paid pitcher in baseball history has started eight postseason games. He has won none of them. “I guess I was just saving my postseason wins for the Red Sox,” Price said at his introductory news conference Friday in Boston. And then Price could take his $217 million and…

The holidays approacheth! That means it’s time to show your love for those near and dear via the purchase of durable goods. If you are fortunate enough to have a fellow baseball enthusiast in your life, then perhaps you’ll want to buy something for him or her that evokes the sport that binds us. On that front, we’re here to help. What follows is the Eye On Baseball holiday gift…

VIC MARKS Like cricket? Possess a coffee table? Then why not place Stephen Chalke’s Summer’s Crown upon it. This is the story of the County Championship and it is the heaviest book of the year, yet it is written with a wonderfully light touch and is beautifully illustrated. A less weighty publication, Gilbert, The Last Years of WG Grace, comes from the pen – or laptop – of Charlie Connelly….

AP Eight weeks from today, the Pro Bowl will be played at Alhoa Stadium in Hawaii. Today, the playing surface at Aloha Stadium was deemed unfit to host a soccer game. The U.S. Women’s National Team canceled its scheduled game today because the players felt the turf at Aloha Stadium was unsafe to play on. “Very disappointed with the surface, to be honest,” said midfielder Carli Lloyd, via the Honolulu…