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Saudi Arabia soccer team declines moment of silence for England terrorist attacks, citing culture – Washington Post

Thursday, June 08, 2017

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Full TV schedule for jam-packed NASCAR weekend at Pocono, Texas – FOXSports.com

Thursday, June 08, 2017

As FOX Sports is set to make motorsports broadcasting history with an all-driver announcer lineup, the XFINITY Series race is set to begin at 12:30 p.m. ET on FOX. Kyle Larson’s was victorious in last year’s race at the Tricky Triangle.

Texas boy dies from ‘dry drowning’ days after swimming – USA TODAY

Thursday, June 08, 2017

x Embed x Share CLOSE As kids hit the water this summer, doctors want to warn parents about a rare but deadly phenomenon called secondary drowning. It happens when water is inhaled into the lungs, and can be deadly after kids leave the pool. Francisco Delgado Jr. says almost a week after a family trip to the Texas City Dike, he called 9-1-1 because his son Frankie stopped breathing.The child…

Miami slams county’s last-minute police deal for David Beckham soccer stadium – Miami Herald

Thursday, June 08, 2017

Miami is pushing back on a last-minute requirement that David Beckham’s soccer stadium only hire county police officers to patrol inside the facility while city officers are left with traffic control and other duties outside. County Commissioner José “Pepe” Diaz demanded the requirement Tuesday in exchange for his vote to sell the Beckham partnership a county truck depot in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood for the planned 25,000-seat stadium. The Beckham partnership…

Soccer Kept Changing, but Xabi Alonso Never Did. Then He Retired. – New York Times

Thursday, June 08, 2017

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Maine high school is apparently first in US to get sports hijabs – CBS News

Thursday, June 08, 2017

PORTLAND, Maine — Muslim student athletes at one U.S. high school no longer have to be slowed down by worries that their headscarves might fall off. Deering High School in Portland, Maine, is providing sport hijabs with the goal of making Muslim girls comfortable – and boosting their participation in sports. The lightweight scarves stay put and are less bulky than other hijabs, garments that cover the hair and are…

Sports Illustrated releases behind-the-scenes footage of Aly Raisman’s swimsuit shoot – For The Win

Thursday, June 08, 2017

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Kevin Durant’s dagger the latest heartbreak in Cleveland’s sports history – USA TODAY

Thursday, June 08, 2017

x Embed x Share CLOSE LeBron James admits he has not faced a team with as much firepower as the Golden State Warriors. USA TODAY Sports Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena.(Photo: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports) CLEVELAND – Poor Cleveland. Suddenly, like in…

Red Sox pitcher David Price says he’s ‘done’ with the Boston sports media – Washington Post

Thursday, June 08, 2017

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‘Undisputed’: Would the 2017 Warriors beat Michael Jordan’s ’96 Bulls? – FOXSports.com

Thursday, June 08, 2017

“To refresh people’s memories, that ’95-96 team through the playoffs: It swept the Heat, that was Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway. Then the Knicks went down in five games, that was [Patrick] Ewing, Anthony Mason, Charles Oakley, John Starks, Derek Harper and Charles Smith. That’s pretty good. “Then they swept, in the conference finals, the Magic of Shaquille and Penny Hardaway and Nick Anderson and Dennis Scott and Brian…

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s picks for JR Nation’s new favorite include surprises, mystery – Charlotte Observer

Thursday, June 08, 2017

A generation of NASCAR fans have grown up with Dale Earnhardt Jr. as stock-car racing’s most popular driver. Earnhardt has won the last 14 season-ending most-popular awards, even winning last season when he missed roughly half the schedule due to concussion symptoms. Earnhardt has announced his retirement at the conclusion of this season, which poses a great question: Who does JR Nation root for now? Earnhardt was asked that recently…

Without a victory, these 3 NASCAR drivers’ playoff bubbles will likely burst – Charlotte Observer

Thursday, June 08, 2017

This weekend’s race at Pocono Raceway marks the start of the second half of the regular season. For drivers on the bubble, the pressure to get a win to guarantee their spot in the postseason will intensify with each week. So far, eight drivers are guaranteed a spot in the postseason. That leaves eight open spots for the rest of the field, to be parceled out first via victories, and…

Miami slams county’s last-minute police deal for David Beckham soccer stadium – Miami Herald

Thursday, June 08, 2017

Miami is pushing back on a last-minute requirement that David Beckham’s soccer stadium only hire county police officers to patrol inside the facility while city officers are left with traffic control and other duties outside. County Commissioner José “Pepe” Diaz demanded the requirement Tuesday in exchange for his vote to sell the Beckham partnership a county truck depot in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood for the planned 25,000-seat stadium. The Beckham partnership…

Los Angeles, Paris Bid For 2024 Olympics – NPR

Thursday, June 08, 2017

Paris and Los Angeles are vying to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The recommendation will be announced Friday, but many are expecting a twist that involves the 2028 games.

Baseball keeps getting slower, but change will come by 2018 – ESPN (blog)

Thursday, June 08, 2017

8:15 AM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment After months of haggling over the final details of the new collective bargaining agreement, the document is completed and now in the hands of printers, sources said. This clears the way for the pace-of-action conversations between Major League Baseball and the players’ association that are destined to have a lasting impact on a sport long celebrated for its timelessness….

Kevin Durant’s dagger the latest heartbreak in Cleveland’s sports history – USA TODAY

Thursday, June 08, 2017

x Embed x Share CLOSE LeBron James admits he has not faced a team with as much firepower as the Golden State Warriors. USA TODAY Sports Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrate during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the 2017 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena.(Photo: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports) CLEVELAND – Poor Cleveland. Suddenly, like in…

‘Undisputed’: Would the 2017 Warriors beat Michael Jordan’s ’96 Bulls? – FOXSports.com

Thursday, June 08, 2017

“To refresh people’s memories, that ’95-96 team through the playoffs: It swept the Heat, that was Alonzo Mourning and Tim Hardaway. Then the Knicks went down in five games, that was [Patrick] Ewing, Anthony Mason, Charles Oakley, John Starks, Derek Harper and Charles Smith. That’s pretty good. “Then they swept, in the conference finals, the Magic of Shaquille and Penny Hardaway and Nick Anderson and Dennis Scott and Brian…

Without a victory, these 3 NASCAR drivers’ playoff bubbles will likely burst – Charlotte Observer

Thursday, June 08, 2017

This weekend’s race at Pocono Raceway marks the start of the second half of the regular season. For drivers on the bubble, the pressure to get a win to guarantee their spot in the postseason will intensify with each week. So far, eight drivers are guaranteed a spot in the postseason. That leaves eight open spots for the rest of the field, to be parceled out first via victories, and…

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s picks for JR Nation’s new favorite include surprises, mystery – Charlotte Observer

Thursday, June 08, 2017

A generation of NASCAR fans have grown up with Dale Earnhardt Jr. as stock-car racing’s most popular driver. Earnhardt has won the last 14 season-ending most-popular awards, even winning last season when he missed roughly half the schedule due to concussion symptoms. Earnhardt has announced his retirement at the conclusion of this season, which poses a great question: Who does JR Nation root for now? Earnhardt was asked that recently…

Soccer never gets boring, the two-way player and the NBA’s VR plan – ESPN

Thursday, June 08, 2017

Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment sports + biz + culture + lifeGet REDEF delivered to your inbox rantnrave:// The NBA Finals is not the best championship series going right now. The Penguins and Predators are giving us a fabulous Stanley Cup Final. Charles Barkley defected from the NBA Finals to go to Game 4. With the series tied, it’s a best-of-3 to raise the Cup and crown…