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Watch Hope Solo’s immediate, teary-eyed response to USA Soccer suspension – FOXSports.com

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Hope Solo had a rough Olympic experience this year. Not only did she and the rest of her USWNT teammates fail to medal, but Solo also then proceeded to call the Swedish team “a bunch of cowards” after they eliminated the Americans. It was enough to earn the veteran goalkeeper a six-month suspension from USA Soccer, possibly ending the 35-year-old’s international career. As it turns out, documentary cameras were present…

What’s next for Katie Ledecky? The toughest event in swimming – USA TODAY

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

x Embed x Share Katie Ledecky talked about getting ready for dorm life, swimming at Stanford, inspiring young swimmers and maybe getting her driver’s license. USA TODAY Sports After dominating the marquee distance events, how can Katie Ledecky keep growing as an elite athlete and as a competitor?(Photo: Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports) If it’s not obvious by now, it should be: The only thing Katie Ledecky chases is history….

The Latest American Accused of Being Good at Soccer – New York Times

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

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A soccer club canceled a player’s four-day old contract for testing HIV positive – Quartz

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Only four days after signing a new contract with Al Ittihad, a club in Egypt’s Premier League, Cameroonian Samuel Nlend is on the look-out for a new club. His chances of finding one, however, are, all of a sudden, very slim. Nlend’s contract at the 102-year old Egyptian club was reportedly canceled after a routine medical test found the player tested positive for HIV. BREAKING: Ittihad of Alexandria terminate Samuel…

What’s next for Katie Ledecky? The toughest event in swimming – USA TODAY

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

x Embed x Share Katie Ledecky talked about getting ready for dorm life, swimming at Stanford, inspiring young swimmers and maybe getting her driver’s license. USA TODAY Sports After dominating the marquee distance events, how can Katie Ledecky keep growing as an elite athlete and as a competitor?(Photo: Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports) If it’s not obvious by now, it should be: The only thing Katie Ledecky chases is history….

A soccer club canceled a player’s four-day old contract for testing HIV positive – Quartz

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Only four days after signing a new contract with Al Ittihad, a club in Egypt’s Premier League, Cameroonian Samuel Nlend is on the look-out for a new club. His chances of finding one, however, are, all of a sudden, very slim. Nlend’s contract at the 102-year old Egyptian club was reportedly canceled after a routine medical test found the player tested positive for HIV. BREAKING: Ittihad of Alexandria terminate Samuel…

Winston-Salem native and executive vice president of NASCAR Betty Jane France dies – myfox8.com

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Betty Jane France was a native of Winston-Salem and married the late William C. France, son of Bill France Sr., who founded NASCAR, according to the Nascar Foundation website. Her son Brian France is the current chief executive officer and chairman of NASCAR. Before she passed, Betty France was the executive vice president and assistant treasurer of NASCAR and the chairperson of the NASCAR Foundation. She’s also…

Junior: Jimmie wanted to wear dad’s fire suit – Nascar

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

RELATED: Instagram post causes PR freak-out   Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Monday that Jimmie Johnson had asked him to borrow one of his father’s old uniforms to complete his retro look for this weekend’s NASCAR throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway.   Earnhardt Jr.’s remarks came on Monday’s edition of the “Dale Jr. Download,” a 70-minute episode that he co-hosted on his Dirty Mo Radio network.   Earnhardt did not provide…

For Now, US Soccer’s Player of the Future Wrestles With the Present – New York Times

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

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For Now, US Soccer’s Player of the Future Wrestles With the Present – New York Times

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

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What’s next for Katie Ledecky? The toughest event in swimming – USA TODAY

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

x Embed x Share Katie Ledecky talked about getting ready for dorm life, swimming at Stanford, inspiring young swimmers and maybe getting her driver’s license. USA TODAY Sports After dominating the marquee distance events, how can Katie Ledecky keep growing as an elite athlete and as a competitor?(Photo: Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports) If it’s not obvious by now, it should be: The only thing Katie Ledecky chases is history….

Rafael Nadal tells players Olympics ‘an experience you can’t miss’ – USA TODAY

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

x Embed x Share Tennis Channel on the two Americans each winning in five sets to avoid early exits in New York City. USA TODAY Sports Rafael Nadal of Spain cruised past Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan in Round 1 of the U.S. Open.(Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports) NEW YORK — With Rio in the rearview mirror and another Olympic gold medal around his neck (this one from doubles with…

Junior: Jimmie wanted to wear dad’s fire suit – Nascar

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

RELATED: Instagram post causes PR freak-out   Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Monday that Jimmie Johnson had asked him to borrow one of his father’s old uniforms to complete his retro look for this weekend’s NASCAR throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway.   Earnhardt Jr.’s remarks came on Monday’s edition of the “Dale Jr. Download,” a 70-minute episode that he co-hosted on his Dirty Mo Radio network.   Earnhardt did not provide…

You’re Going To Flip Out When You See This Soccer Goal – Huffington Post

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Get a kick out of this. Dylan Prichett-Ettner of the Columbine boys soccer team in Colorado had nowhere to go but up, over, upside down, and around when he found himself on a collision course with the opposing goal-keeper. Prichett-Ettner landed the flip with a half-twist and sent the ball into the net, video from 9 News shows. Unfortunately, this will go down as one of the greatest goals that didn’t…

For Now, US Soccer’s Player of the Future Wrestles With the Present – New York Times

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

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What’s next for Katie Ledecky? The toughest event in swimming – USA TODAY

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

x Embed x Share Katie Ledecky talked about getting ready for dorm life, swimming at Stanford, inspiring young swimmers and maybe getting her driver’s license. USA TODAY Sports After dominating the marquee distance events, how can Katie Ledecky keep growing as an elite athlete and as a competitor?(Photo: Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports) If it’s not obvious by now, it should be: The only thing Katie Ledecky chases is history….

Junior: Jimmie wanted to wear dad’s fire suit – Nascar

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

RELATED: Instagram post causes PR freak-out   Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Monday that Jimmie Johnson had asked him to borrow one of his father’s old uniforms to complete his retro look for this weekend’s NASCAR throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway.   Earnhardt Jr.’s remarks came on Monday’s edition of the “Dale Jr. Download,” a 70-minute episode that he co-hosted on his Dirty Mo Radio network.   Earnhardt did not provide…

You’re Going To Flip Out When You See This Soccer Goal – Huffington Post

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Get a kick out of this. Dylan Prichett-Ettner of the Columbine boys soccer team in Colorado had nowhere to go but up, over, upside down, and around when he found himself on a collision course with the opposing goal-keeper. Prichett-Ettner landed the flip with a half-twist and sent the ball into the net, video from 9 News shows. Unfortunately, this will go down as one of the greatest goals that didn’t…

Youth clubs cut ties as soccer coach remains jailed – Sun Sentinel

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

South Florida youth soccer clubs are cutting ties with one of the region’s most decorated coaches following his arrest Thursday on charges that he sexually abused a former player starting when she was 13 years old. Juan “Johnny” Ramos, 43, on Friday was suspended indefinitely from his job as director of coaching and player development at Plantation Eagles Soccer Club. Florida Youth Soccer, where he served on the Olympic Development…

For Now, US Soccer’s Player of the Future Wrestles With the Present – New York Times

Monday, August 29, 2016

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