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Right now, goal-line technology is used during games to review whether or not the ball crossed into the goal. The IFAB announced in June that testing would begin on in-game video replays to review goals, penalties, fouls and more in several leagues around the world. The governing body isn’t expected to decide whether or not the Video Assistant Referees (VARs) system will be officially approved for use until 2018 or…

Doctors may soon be able to stop soccer matches and review instant replays to evaluate on-field collisions for potential concussions, under a proposal that could be approved next year. As the Associated Press reports, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), FIFA’s rules organization, will meet in March to decide on the measure, amid heightened concerns over the dangers posed by head injuries. Under a measure passed by FIFA in 2014, referees…

RELATED: Driver moves and team changes for 2017 Richard Petty Motorsports announced Thursday that NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Brian Scott will retire from full-time auto racing competition at season’s end. Scott, 28, began his NASCAR national series career in 2007. He is currently a Sunoco Rookie of the Year candidate in his first year driving team owner Richard Petty’s No. 44 Ford. In a release provided by the Petty…

The next savior of U.S. men’s soccer is here. The question is how long he can survive in that role. In what is practically an annual rite for U.S. soccer, a homegrown boy wonder is being touted as a sure-fire bet to become a worldwide star. Adding fuel to the hype machine is that unlike those who came before, 18-year-old Christian Pulisic can…

Doctors may soon be able to stop soccer matches and review instant replays to evaluate on-field collisions for potential concussions, under a proposal that could be approved next year. As the Associated Press reports, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), FIFA’s rules organization, will meet in March to decide on the measure, amid heightened concerns over the dangers posed by head injuries. Under a measure passed by FIFA in 2014, referees…

The NASCAR community always has a way of coming together in someone’s time of need. That continued on Wednesday when many members from various NASCAR teams attended Jake Leatherman’s funeral in Hickory, North Carolina, per a request from his mother, Crystal. Jake lost his battle with juvenile myelomoncytic leukemia last Tuesday after a long battle with the disease. 5-year-old Jake became a huge NASCAR fan during his difficult fight, falling…

The former Guardian and Observer journalist Patrick Rowley has been awarded a British Empire Medal for services to hockey after a lifetime covering and promoting the sport. Rowley, who was previously honoured by the International Sports Press Association as the only known journalist to cover both the 1948 and 2012 London Olympic Games, was presented with the medal at a ceremony held at the Tower of London on Friday 4…

Doctors may soon be able to stop soccer matches and review instant replays to evaluate on-field collisions for potential concussions, under a proposal that could be approved next year. As the Associated Press reports, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), FIFA’s rules organization, will meet in March to decide on the measure, amid heightened concerns over the dangers posed by head injuries. Under a measure passed by FIFA in 2014, referees…

The next savior of U.S. men’s soccer is here. The question is how long he can survive in that role. In what is practically an annual rite for U.S. soccer, a homegrown boy wonder is being touted as a sure-fire bet to become a worldwide star. Adding fuel to the hype machine is that unlike those who came before, 18-year-old Christian Pulisic can…

Historic Hockenheimring road course will host NASCAR Whelen Euro Series stock cars for first time in 2017. Since its inception as the Racecar Euro-Series and later to the NASCAR Whelen Euro-Series, NASCAR’s only European-based stock car division has grown every year since the series began in 2009. One clear sign of the growth of the series is the recent announcement that the series will make its first visit…

The NASCAR community always has a way of coming together in someone’s time of need. That continued on Wednesday when many members from various NASCAR teams attended Jake Leatherman’s funeral in Hickory, North Carolina, per a request from his mother, Crystal. Jake lost his battle with juvenile myelomoncytic leukemia last Tuesday after a long battle with the disease. 5-year-old Jake became a huge NASCAR fan during his difficult fight, falling…

AURORA — Broomfield and Boulder are headed to the Class 5A boys soccer state championship, as the Eagles beat Denver East 2-1 and the Panthers beat Fossil Ridge 3-1 in semifinal games Wednesday night at Legacy Stadium. In the first match, senior Sam Carson’s goal at the 20:20 mark of the first half gave No. 1 Denver East (18-1) momentum and the lead heading into halftime. But No. 4 Broomfield (16-2-1) came to play with…

The next savior of U.S. men’s soccer is here. The question is how long he can survive in that role. In what is practically an annual rite for U.S. soccer, a homegrown boy wonder is being touted as a sure-fire bet to become a worldwide star. Adding fuel to the hype machine is that unlike those who came before, 18-year-old Christian Pulisic can…

If you follow NASCAR closely, you know that one of the areas teams have tried to get an advantage in is rear suspension, specifically working to build in rear aerodynamic sideforce, to help cars turn better through the corners. In a somewhat unusual move Wednesday afternoon, NASCAR announced a rules change that go into place this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway, site of the penultimate racing weekend of the season….

The NASCAR community always has a way of coming together in someone’s time of need. That continued on Wednesday when many members from various NASCAR teams attended Jake Leatherman’s funeral in Hickory, North Carolina, per a request from his mother, Crystal. Jake lost his battle with juvenile myelomoncytic leukemia last Tuesday after a long battle with the disease. 5-year-old Jake became a huge NASCAR fan during his difficult fight, falling…

Historic Hockenheimring road course will host NASCAR Whelen Euro Series stock cars for first time in 2017. Since its inception as the Racecar Euro-Series and later to the NASCAR Whelen Euro-Series, NASCAR’s only European-based stock car division has grown every year since the series began in 2009. One clear sign of the growth of the series is the recent announcement that the series will make its first visit…

By Dave Crampton, Swimming World contributor.  Every swimmer wants to get well prepared before meets and races. Invariably that involves a pair of headphones. Just like good sets, and good results, swimmers need good songs that provide a good body beat. If you are looking for some good songs other than Black Eyed Peas (which is already in your iPod – right?) – and Justin Timberlake –…

The next savior of U.S. men’s soccer is here. The question is how long he can survive in that role. In what is practically an annual rite for U.S. soccer, a homegrown boy wonder is being touted as a sure-fire bet to become a worldwide star. Adding fuel to the hype machine is that unlike those who came before, 18-year-old Christian Pulisic can…

The NASCAR community always has a way of coming together in someone’s time of need. That continued on Wednesday when many members from various NASCAR teams attended Jake Leatherman’s funeral in Hickory, North Carolina, per a request from his mother, Crystal. Jake lost his battle with juvenile myelomoncytic leukemia last Tuesday after a long battle with the disease. 5-year-old Jake became a huge NASCAR fan during his difficult fight, falling…

Historic Hockenheimring road course will host NASCAR Whelen Euro Series stock cars for first time in 2017. Since its inception as the Racecar Euro-Series and later to the NASCAR Whelen Euro-Series, NASCAR’s only European-based stock car division has grown every year since the series began in 2009. One clear sign of the growth of the series is the recent announcement that the series will make its first visit…