Sport

7 things to watch for this soccer weekend – FOXSports.com

Saturday, March 18, 2017

Just as Barcelona looked primed to make a title push, they suffered a defeat at Deportivo La Coruna. They’re still right in the mix, but a win would have seen them sitting atop the table. As it stands, Madrid have a two-point cushion on Barcelona and five-point lead on third-placed Sevilla, with a game in hand for the Merengues. Atletico, meanwhile, are lurking in fourth with 52 points, but could…

NASCAR at Phoenix: Vegas odds, key stats, sleepers, fantasy drivers to watch – Sporting News

Friday, March 17, 2017

Following a post-race altercation at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this past Sunday, NASCAR announced Kyle Busch, Joey Logano and their respective crews will not face punishment for their actions in the aftermath of the the Kobalt 400.  While the lack of punishment may encourage Busch to perhaps retaliate, Logano says he and Busch have spoken since the incident and cooler heads have prevailed — for now. Don’t expect Joe Gibbs Racing, which…

US women’s hockey players: We need more support – Detroit Free Press

Friday, March 17, 2017

CLOSE x Embed x Share Members of the U.S. women’s national hockey team said Wednesday that they will not participate in World Championships unless significant progress is made to secure what players consider to be fair. Time_Sports The United States’ Hilary Knight (21) passes the puck against Canada on Feb. 20, 2014.(Photo: Mark Humphrey, Associated Press) The U.S. women’s national team’s players didn’t budge at the 5 p.m. Thursday deadline set by…

US Soccer to end youth residency program in Florida – ESPN FC

Friday, March 17, 2017

With Brad Guzan out of the U.S. squad, Shaka Hislop says Tim Howard is ready to get back in goal after his injury. M’Gladbach and U.S. midfielder Fabian Johnson left his side’s Europa League match against Schalke after just 16 minutes due to injury. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol reviews the current USMNT squad and has difficulty finding room for new U.S. citizen, Dom Dwyer. The U.S. Soccer Federation will end…

US women’s hockey players: We need more support – Detroit Free Press

Friday, March 17, 2017

CLOSE x Embed x Share Members of the U.S. women’s national hockey team said Wednesday that they will not participate in World Championships unless significant progress is made to secure what players consider to be fair. Time_Sports The United States’ Hilary Knight (21) passes the puck against Canada on Feb. 20, 2014.(Photo: Mark Humphrey, Associated Press) The U.S. women’s national team’s players didn’t budge at the 5 p.m. Thursday deadline set by…

USA Hockey expected to reach back out to players as Thursday deadline passes – ESPN

Friday, March 17, 2017

U.S. women’s national ice hockey team forward Hilary Knight joins OTL to share why the players are willing to boycott the IIHF World Championships and forgo defending their title if USA Hockey is unwilling to make progress to secure fair wages. USA Hockey is expected to reach out to players on its senior women’s national team, as well as their representatives, in an effort to restart negotiations over a labor…

Mexico’s Daniel Suárez is NASCAR’s rising star – AZCentral.com

Friday, March 17, 2017

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Daniel Suarez (51) celebrates with his trophy in Victory Lane after winning the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.(Photo: Ben Moffat/azcentral sports) Can you keep a secret? Daniel Suárez can. The Mexican-born NASCAR driver was celebrating the end of his wildly successful 2016 season as Xfinity Series champion, feasting privately with a small circle of family…

Young NASCAR drivers find their groove early in 2017 – Nascar

Friday, March 17, 2017

BUY TICKETS: See the races in Phoenix | Full schedule RELATED: Youth rising in Power Rankings | Young drivers show skill and fire Kyle Larson stood alone on the far end of pit road in the moments after the season-opening Daytona 500, feeling gutted that he had brought the field to the white flag in NASCAR’s biggest race, only to run out of gas and sputter around the superspeedway on the final…

Fukushima to host Tokyo Olympics events to help recovery from nuclear disaster – The Guardian

Friday, March 17, 2017

Fukushima has been chosen to host baseball and softball matches at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, organisers said on Friday, a move they hope will boost the region’s recovery from the March 2011 nuclear disaster. Azuma baseball stadium, about 70km north-west of the ruined Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, will host at least one baseball game – possibly the opening match – and one or more softball fixtures, according to Yoshiro…

Vote now: Was NASCAR right in handling of Vegas post-race brawl? – FOXSports.com

Friday, March 17, 2017

By now you’ve seen and/or heard about the post-race brawl between Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers Kyle Busch and Joey Logano following last Sunday’s Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. But in the wake of NASCAR’s decision, announced Monday, that it would not issue penalties or fines to any of those involved — including crew members who mostly appeared to be trying to separate the two drivers —…

USA Hockey gives women deadline on threatened boycott – ESPN

Friday, March 17, 2017

U.S. women’s national ice hockey team forward Hilary Knight joins OTL to share why the players are willing to boycott the IIHF World Championships and forgo defending their title if USA Hockey is unwilling to make progress to secure fair wages. USA Hockey reached out by email to all 23 members of the U.S. women’s national team and gave them a deadline of 5 p.m. ET Thursday to individually confirm…

After 29 Years, Kingpin of African Soccer Is Abruptly Shown the Door – New York Times

Friday, March 17, 2017

Log In Don’t have an account? Sign up here »

Mexico’s Daniel Suárez is NASCAR’s rising star – AZCentral.com

Friday, March 17, 2017

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Daniel Suarez (51) celebrates with his trophy in Victory Lane after winning the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.(Photo: Ben Moffat/azcentral sports) Can you keep a secret? Daniel Suárez can. The Mexican-born NASCAR driver was celebrating the end of his wildly successful 2016 season as Xfinity Series champion, feasting privately with a small circle of family…

How NASCAR’s stars are spending their Western Swing – FOXSports.com

Friday, March 17, 2017

Statistical Information provided by STATS © 2017 Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these New Terms of Use and New Privacy Policy.

Moving New Hampshire race to Vegas doesn’t address bigger issues – ESPN

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Mar 15, 2017 Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment I have no equity in New Hampshire Motor Speedway, but I am heavily invested. I watched it sprout from the ground as I lived a short distance south in the state’s capital city, Concord. I competed in the first race at the one-mile track, captured a track championship and considered its founder, Bob Bahre, to be a mentor for…

Wage dispute involving US women’s hockey team escalating – Chicago Tribune

Thursday, March 16, 2017

The sides are digging in in the battle between the U.S. women’s national hockey team and USA Hockey and another salvo was fired Thursday. Team USA announced Wednesday that it will boycott the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship unless it receives what it considers fair wages and equitable support from the organization. USA Hockey responded later in the day with a statement that, in part, read, “USA Hockey…

Mexico’s Daniel Suárez is NASCAR’s rising star – AZCentral.com

Thursday, March 16, 2017

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Daniel Suarez (51) celebrates with his trophy in Victory Lane after winning the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.(Photo: Ben Moffat/azcentral sports) Can you keep a secret? Daniel Suárez can. The Mexican-born NASCAR driver was celebrating the end of his wildly successful 2016 season as Xfinity Series champion, feasting privately with a small circle of family…

Moving New Hampshire race to Vegas doesn’t address bigger issues – ESPN

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Mar 15, 2017 Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment I have no equity in New Hampshire Motor Speedway, but I am heavily invested. I watched it sprout from the ground as I lived a short distance south in the state’s capital city, Concord. I competed in the first race at the one-mile track, captured a track championship and considered its founder, Bob Bahre, to be a mentor for…

US women’s hockey team says it will boycott world championships over pay dispute – Washington Post

Thursday, March 16, 2017

The U.S. women’s hockey team won’t be playing in the world championships unless it feels USA Hockey is negotiating with them fairly. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff Bassett, File) Members of the U.S. women’s ice hockey team, who will boycott the upcoming world championships unless “significant progress is made with USA Hockey over wages and support, said Thursday that they oppose any attempt by USA Hockey to organize a team…

Mexico’s Daniel Suárez is NASCAR’s rising star – AZCentral.com

Thursday, March 16, 2017

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Daniel Suarez (51) celebrates with his trophy in Victory Lane after winning the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016.(Photo: Ben Moffat/azcentral sports) Can you keep a secret? Daniel Suárez can. The Mexican-born NASCAR driver was celebrating the end of his wildly successful 2016 season as Xfinity Series champion, feasting privately with a small circle of family…