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More people are watching the women’s FIFA World Cup on TV than ever before, with over one billion viewers expected to tune in worldwide over the course of the event. According to FIFA.com, “US broadcaster Fox Sports 1 attracted 3.3 million viewers to the game between the United States and Australia, more than three times higher than Team USA’s first group stage match in 2011.” These record figures would suggest…

The Belgians famously spent 589 days without an elected government in 2010 and 2011. But when it comes to cycling organisation and governance, it seems they are still in a state of lawlessness. Following in the infamous tradition of the E3 Harelbeke race, the one-day classic in Belgium that used sexist posters as promotion, Lotto Cycling Cup – the organisers of the Flanders Diamond Tour – who oversaw the employment…

Getty Images/ Bruce BennettRob McClanahan, a sales trader at Craig-Hallum Capital, was a member of the 1980 US Olympic “Miracle on Ice” team that beat the Soviet team. The Stanley Cup Final wrapped up this week, with the Chicago Blackhawks becoming the champions after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in Game 6. On Wall Street, hockey is a popular way for firms to entertain clients. It is also…

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First off, a quick introduction, though if you don’t know what FanDuel is, well, you’re missing out. FanDuel is a site that offers daily fantasy sports games. Participants are given a chance every day to select new players, fill out a lineup and, most importantly, win some cash. If you choose poorly Monday you can come back Tuesday and try again. Easy as that. Click here to enter a $5 FanDuel contest…

Virginia pitcher Brandon Waddell (Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports). Brandon Waddell paced in the bullpen, taking advantage of the spaciousness as he watched his Virginia baseball teammates still on the field. Waddell had just completed one of the most dominating pitching performances of his career against one of college baseball’s hottest offensive teams, but he was just a nervous bystander now. [U-Va. notches late runs to beat Arkansas] Florida’s second hit…

For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Chelsea may have to play their home matches away from Stamford Bridge for at least two seasons as part of plans to increase the stadium’s capacity to 60,000. (Guardian)  Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri says it would be “difficult to say no” if a lucrative bid was received for…

Major League Soccer left the future of a Minnesota franchise in doubt Monday, saying that it is sticking to a July 1 deadline for a local group to finalize its plan for a soccer-only stadium in Minneapolis. The comments by Mark Abbott, MLS’ deputy commissioner, came only two days after the Legislature adjourned for the year without considering a public subsidy package proposed by a group led by former UnitedHealth…

A fundamental part of the marvel that is LeBron James is the sheer madness of his journey. Here is a man who was on the cover of national magazines and playing in front of millions on cable TV as a high schooler, who by the time he was eligible to vote was already being hailed as the successor to quite possibly the greatest basketball player of all time, and who…

The Women’s World Cup is in full swing. USA will play their third and final match of the group stage on Tuesday evening against Nigeria. Yet discussion of the team has focused on one particular player: goalkeeper Hope Solo. Little of that has to do with her play on the field. Instead, there is a robust conversation about her arrest nearly a year ago for two counts of domestic violence…

In the early days of hockey, the equipment worn by goaltenders was primitive and offered far less protection than the state-of-the-art gear worn by today’s guardians of the crease. Leather pads that soaked up water and got heavier as games went on have been replaced by pads made from lightweight, waterproof material. The equipment has also gotten larger and more elaborate, which benefited goalie safety but also squeezed the scoring…

CLEMSON — Three days into the College World Series, Clemson is getting closer to finalizing who it will trust to lead the Tigers back to Omaha. All’s quiet on the Clemson front, though that may come to an end this week as an impending announcement is expected to declare Jack Leggett’s successor. Clemson had 24 different head coaches in the baseball program’s first 60 years of existence,…

June 16, 2015 12:00 AM Share with others: Related Media: Pirates rout White Sox 11-0 in series opener The charismatic coaches of the Pirates were in full training mode Sunday morning for “Pitch for Hope” Women’s Baseball Clinic at PNC Park. The clinic supports A Glimmer of Hope, a local breast cancer charity started by Diana Napper in 1996. The organization…

With two games on tap and a makeup contest to be finished after lightning postponed it Sunday night, Monday at the College Baseball World Series was a busy day indeed.  Below, we’ll break down the day’s results and recap the action. Spoiler alert: The walk-off hits were plentiful.   Results For the updated bracket, be sure to check out NCAA.com.   Miami Survives Close Elimination…

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) After a thrilling 10-3 victory against LSU Sunday night, players and coach from TCU spend Monday morning on their new Omaha tradition. The team met with fans who face real challenges who say they help them stay centered on the field.   .@TCU_Baseball visiting kids at .@ChildrensOmaha this morning. 2nd year the Frogs have done this. #CWS pic.twitter.com/pNmUQqpnwg — Josh Egbert (@JoshEgbertKMTV) June 15, 2015  …

When the EA Sports team took the stage at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, there was a hush over the sports gaming universe. Trust me, I heard it.  We were all anticipating a deep look at Madden NFL 16, NBA Live 16, NHL 16, FIFA 16 and Rory McIlroy PGA Tour 16. When it was over, fans were fed a healthy dose of information. Which game shone brightest?…

In a time of media turmoil, at least one Boston newsroom is expanding rapidly, and it does not even belong to a media company. Playbook, the sports information website launched late last year by fantasy gaming company DraftKings Inc., has grown from a staff of two to a team of 25 in just six months. It now churns out a steady stream of online posts offering the kind of fantasy…

The LSU baseball team will play in a 2015 College World Series elimination game at 2 p.m. Tuesday against Cal St Fullerton. The game will be televised by ESPN2 and streamed live at WatchESPN.com, and at the WatchESPN app. To view games through the WatchESPN website, you must select a TV provider when prompted, and enter your TV username and password. Get more information about WatchESPN.com and apps here. LSU…

  (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics). Share Tweet Share Share Share By Justin Toscano | 6 hours ago Former ASU baseball head coach Pat Murphy is going to San Diego Monday to interview for the vacant San Diego Padres managerial position, according to MLB Networks’ Peter Gammons. Pat Murphy going to San Diego tonight to. Interview for Pads job — Peter Gammons (@pgammo) June 15, 2015 Murphy, who iscurrently…

Shakin the Southland authors have profiled 11 different candidates for the vacant head baseball coach position. Either Kevin O’Sullivan or Tim Corbin would be an obvious home run hire, but also somewhat unrealistic. Bradley LeCroy is well respected as an assistant and most would be happy to see him remain on the new staff, however it may not be ideal to simply promote him given all the exceptional external candidates…