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Daytona International Speedway will not ban the Confederate flag but will offer a flag exchange for fans attending this weekend’s NASCAR races there. “I think the goal of any NASCAR event, and specifically Daytona, we want to be inclusive to everyone,” Joie Chitwood, president of Daytona International Speedway, said Tuesday. “The last thing you want is for anyone to come to a sporting event and really not enjoy that experience…

REDWOOD CITY, California — US Olympic officials on Tuesday effusively praised the “remarkable progress” they see in Boston 2024’s new Olympic plan and insisted they are not considering dropping the bid or replacing Boston as the US bid city. But members of the US Olympic Committee remain concerned about the lack of public support for the bid and want to see poll numbers improve, “the sooner, the better,” said USOC…

Brendan Gaughan leads Justin Marks during a 2014 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis.(Photo: Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images) As racing teams plan and plot through the middle months of the season, some NASCAR officials are designing far beyond autumn’s Chase for the Sprint Cup. Over the next several weeks, sanctioning agreements will be signed with speedways across the continent with a goal of making 2016…

The U.S. Women’s National team defeated Germany Tuesday night to advance to the final of the Women’s World Cup. The Women’s National Team took the lead in the 69th minute with a goal from Carli Lloyd after Germany racked up a yellow card. Annike Krahn took down Alex Morgan inside the box two minutes before to be booked for the foul. Then Kelley O’Hara knocked in another goal in the…

CHICAGO (June 30, 2015) – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and FOX Sports announced an agreement to televise 10 NWSL games during the current season. As part of the deal, FOX Sports 1 will air three regular-season matches and all three games of the NWSL Playoffs, which includes the two semifinal games on September 13 and the NWSL Championship Game on October 1. In addition, four regular season matches…

By Steven Perlberg CONNECT Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images Americans have a growing penchant for streaming video and watching international soccer – and that has been good news for Fox Sports, which holds the rights to this year’s Women’s World Cup. As the U.S. team heads into its semifinal match against Germany Tuesday night, Fox Sports says the event has been driving record numbers for its streaming app and website, Fox Sports Go. The…

The heartbroken family of a 10-year-old girl who died after collapsing on a soccer field Monday during her first day of summer camp in Queens remembered their child as a great friend and sister with a bright future as they struggled to cope with their unbearable loss. …

We’re required to remind you that these strong takes are SATIRE. Sorry, not sorry. All spelling errors are intentional, we think. -Ed. Well its happening again ladies and gentleman. The US Womens National Soccer Team is meeting the Germans in tonights world cup semi-final. Now Im not one for soccer normally but anytime my nation takes on the pinko national SOCIALIST commie reds from China Germany I’m gonig to…

NASCAR is examining a pit road incident involving a safety vehicle and Matt DiBenedetto and will review a rule after this season that penalized Jeff Gordon at Sonoma Raceway, a series official told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio on Tuesday morning. DiBenedetto spun when he tried to turn into his pit stall during Sunday’s race and was clipped by a safety vehicle. “An unfortunate incident,’’ Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR executive vice president and…

A victory by the U.S. women’s national soccer team on Tuesday against Germany would seal a trip to the final World Cup match, but the match between the second-ranked Americans and first-place Germany is gathering almost as much attention as a championship. The game could see record television viewership for the U.S. women’s team – which has the chance to avenge the defeat of their male counterparts in the 2014 men’s World Cup….

Daytona International Speedway will not ban the Confederate flag but will offer a flag exchange for fans attending this weekend’s NASCAR races there. “I think the goal of any NASCAR event, and specifically Daytona, we want to be inclusive to everyone,” Joie Chitwood, president of Daytona International Speedway, said Tuesday. “The last thing you want is for anyone to come to a sporting event and really not enjoy that experience…

Buy Photo Johnston first baseman Matt Shaver gets ready to catch the throw to first base during a game last summer.(Photo: Register file photo)Buy Photo A Johnston baseball player lost consciousness and required emergency services and resuscitation at the field during a home doubleheader Monday. Senior first baseman Matt Shaver was outside the dugout during the second game against Marshalltown when he suddenly lost consciousness. Shaver was hospitalized and was…

For decades, a circa 1860s Brooklyn Atlantics team baseball card was tucked away, first inside a secret drawer of a bedroom set and then between the pages of a photo album. Now the pre-Civil War card that’s been in the same family for over 150 years is going on the auction block in Chicago, where it could bring as much as $50,000. Heritage Auctions is offering it on July 30…

By Steven Perlberg CONNECT Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images Americans have a growing penchant for streaming video and watching international soccer – and that has been good news for Fox Sports, which holds the rights to this year’s Women’s World Cup. As the U.S. team heads into its semifinal match against Germany Tuesday night, Fox Sports says the event has been driving record numbers for its streaming app and website, Fox Sports Go. The…

Six people were escorted out of Lakewood Church on Sunday after they repeatedly interrupted a sermon by televangelist Joel Osteen.

For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Chelsea have made a £6m bid for Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 28, as a replacement for 33-year-old Petr Cech, who has moved to Arsenal. (Telegraph)  Tottenham could offer 31-year-old Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor to Aston Villa as part of a deal to sign their 24-year-old…

Brett Favre came out of retirement twice at the end of his career to play for the New York Jets and the Minnesota Vikings, so when he noted in a recent interview that he still felt he could play in the NFL, more than a few eyebrows raised up.   During a conversation with Sports Illustrated for the “Where Are They Now?” issue, the former Green Bay Packers star noted…

The Sacramento Kings are probing University of Kentucky coach John Calipari about his interest in taking over the franchise’s front-office and coaching jobs, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Calipari has been communicating with owner Vivek Ranadive and other members of the Kings’ ownership group in recent weeks, league sources said. Calipari has listened to scenarios with which the Kings could offer him complete control of the franchise’s fledgling basketball operations…

i U.S. goalie Hope Solo stops a shot during training Tuesday at Olympic Stadium in Montreal. Elsa/Getty Images hide caption itoggle caption Elsa/Getty Images U.S. goalie Hope Solo stops a shot during training Tuesday at Olympic Stadium in Montreal. Elsa/Getty Images The final of the Women’s World Cup isn’t until Sunday. But it might as well be tonight, as world No. 1 Germany takes on the second-ranked United States in…

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