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A fire at a hotel’s swimming pool sent large plumes of black smoke high above the Las Vegas Strip but left most guests unscathed Saturday. It took firefighters about 30 minutes to gain control of the blaze that broke out on the 14th floor of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas hotel, Clark County Fire Chief Greg Cassell said. One person was taken to a hospital with smoke inhalation, fire officials…

INDIANAPOLIS — The NASCAR Xfinity Series will race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the fourth time with Saturday’s Lilly Diabetes 250. Here are the particulars (all times are ET): START: Jennifer Pferrer, American Diabetes Association Executive Director, Indiana/Kentucky area and a guest will give the command for drivers to start their engines at 3:37 p.m. ET. The green flag is scheduled for 3:49 p.m. DISTANCE: The race is scheduled for 100 laps (250 miles)…

Some 6,500 athletes from 165 countries — the most to converge on Los Angeles since the 1984 Summer Olympics — have poured into town this week to hit tennis balls, kick soccer balls, swim laps, ride horses, lift weights, even run a triathlon in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games. But first it’s time to party! The games kick off Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with a rousing…

Some 6,500 athletes from 165 countries — the most to converge on Los Angeles since the 1984 Summer Olympics — have poured into town this week to hit tennis balls, kick soccer balls, swim laps, ride horses, lift weights, even run a triathlon in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games. But first it’s time to party! The games kick off Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with a rousing…

INDIANAPOLIS — The NASCAR Xfinity Series will race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the fourth time with Saturday’s Lilly Diabetes 250. Here are the particulars (all times are ET): START: Jennifer Pferrer, American Diabetes Association Executive Director, Indiana/Kentucky area and a guest will give the command for drivers to start their engines at 3:37 p.m. ET. The green flag is scheduled for 3:49 p.m. DISTANCE: The race is scheduled for 100 laps (250 miles)…

After the U.S. Women’s National soccer team trounced Japan at this year’s World Cup, the players returned home like conquering heroes. But despite all the media attention and ticker-tape parades, the reality of life for professional female soccer players is far from glamorous. “It’s probably embarrassing how much below the poverty line we get paid to play,” said Hayley Haagsma, 23, who has played for the Sky Blue Football Club,…

Asbury Park Press All-Star Hockey Classic(Photo: Asbury Park Press) From the pioneering efforts of Jim Dowd to the recent successes of James and Trevor van Riemsdyk, the Jersey Shore has emerged as a hotbed of ice hockey talent, and the Asbury Park Press and APP.com is proud to honor the local hockey community by announcing its inaugural Asbury Park Press Hockey Classic. Presented by Trinity Financial Sports & Entertainment Management,…

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By JENNA FRYER, AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A new rules package for Indianapolis Motor Speedway provided visibility issues for drivers. More troubling for NASCAR, though, is that after nearly five hours of practice Friday, there was little indication the changes will produce better racing. NASCAR, in its effort to improve the on-track product, is using four track-specific aerodynamic packages to see what could be a better fit…

By JENNA FRYER, AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A new rules package for Indianapolis Motor Speedway provided visibility issues for drivers. More troubling for NASCAR, though, is that after nearly five hours of practice Friday, there was little indication the changes will produce better racing. NASCAR, in its effort to improve the on-track product, is using four track-specific aerodynamic packages to see what could be a better fit…

Buy Photo James Armstrong from Des Moines, Iowa, flew his colorful flags, including the controversial Confederate flag, at the Indianapolis Speedway before the Brickyard 400 race on July 29, 2007. Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials say they will comply with NASCAR’s request to not display the flag for this year’s race.(Photo: Matt Kryger / The Star 2007 file photo)Buy Photo The NASCAR of today is an image-conscious sports business looking to…

Boston loves its sports, and it loves its politics. Ergo, Boston’s Olympic bid was put to a televised debate Thursday night, at a time when bidding group Boston 2024 is seeking to bolster its poll numbers. The debate was hosted by The Boston Globe and FOX25. Boston 2024’s chairman, Steve Pagliuca, and United States Olympic Committee member Dan Doctoroff squared off against No Boston Olympics co-chair Chris Dempsey and sports…

For anyone flying into LAX, it’s impossible to ignore the imagery. All around the airport are huge posters featuring athletes with smiling faces, promoting what will be the biggest sporting event this year on US soil and the biggest in LA since the 1984 Olympic Games – at least by number of participants. This weekend, for the first time in 16 years, the Special Olympics World Games will return to…

Lou Lamoriello timeline Oct. 21, 1942: Born in Providence, R.I. 1963: Graduates Providence College after being captain of hockey and baseball teams. Becomes an assistant coach for both hockey and baseball. 1968: Named head coach of Providence hockey team. 1982: Named Providence athletic director. 1983: Instrumental in formation of Hockey East; Lamoriello Trophy for conference champion established in 1988. April 30, 1987: Named Devils president; succeeds Max McNab as general…

For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Manchester United want to re-sign Old Trafford great Cristiano Ronaldo, 30, from Real Madrid as the club intensifies their efforts to build a title-winning squad. (Manchester Evening News)  There are signs that Portugal forward Ronaldo does not see eye-to-eye with new Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez, and criticised…

Buy Photo James Armstrong from Des Moines, Iowa, flew his colorful flags, including the controversial Confederate flag, at the Indianapolis Speedway before the Brickyard 400 race on July 29, 2007. Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials say they will comply with NASCAR’s request to not display the flag for this year’s race.(Photo: Matt Kryger / The Star 2007 file photo)Buy Photo The NASCAR of today is an image-conscious sports business looking to…

0 Shares Print Our experts weigh in on four of the biggest questions in NASCAR this week: Turn 1: Forget about just making the Chase; is Kyle Busch a championship contender? Ricky Craven, ESPN NASCAR analyst: Kyle Busch has always possessed driving ability worthy of a Cup championship, but lacked the capacity to manage or execute a title run. In a strange twist of fate, his February injuries may have helped steady…

Watch Boston 2024 Olympics Debate Online (Live Stream) Another key moment in Boston’s bid for the 2024 Olympics will take place Thursday night. The Boston 2024 Organizing Committee and No Boston Olympics will participate in a debate hosted by The Boston Globe and FOX25. Boston 2024 chairman Steve Pagliuca and U.S. Olympic Committee member Daniel Doctoroff will be there to defend the proposal, and Chris Dempsey, a co-chair of No Boston Olympics, and Smith…

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The United States lost to Jamaica 2-1 in the Gold Cup semifinals on Wednesday night. Jamaica is 76th in the FIFA rankings, and until yesterday, had only beaten the U.S. once in 22 tries. Wednesday marked the first home loss to a Caribbean team since 1968. Lyndon B. Johnson announced he wouldn’t seek re-election the last time the U.S. lost to a Caribbean team at home. Led Zeppelin made their first…