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VANCOUVER, B.C. — The twisted brilliance of the four-year World Cup crystallizes a player’s legacy in an instant, ignores the years of dedicated training for a single moment of fast-twitch muscle memory. There’s a reason that, for all his subsequent drug problems and post-career shenanigans, to most, Diego Maradona will forever be the merry little thief who stuck a thumb in mighty England’s eye. Brandi Chastain will always…

Avoiding two multi-car accidents over the final 10 laps, Austin Dillon emerged victorious in the Xfinity Series race Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway. Dillon assumed the lead when the second “big one” collected several challengers on the backstretch with four laps remaining. The carnage began when leader Brian Scott attempted to swerve up the track and stunt the momentum of Elliott Sadler, who was already alongside Scott. …

For roughly four minutes last Tuesday, I watched doctors huddle around two women lying on the ground, one bleeding and motionless and the other kicking in pain. It wasn’t a crime scene. It was the Women’s World Cup semi-final game at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal. U.S. midfielder Morgan Brian and German forward Alexandra Popp smashed noggins while trying to head the ball after a free kick. Then, they both…

VANCOUVER, B.C. — The twisted brilliance of the four-year World Cup crystallizes a player’s legacy in an instant, ignores the years of dedicated training for a single moment of fast-twitch muscle memory. There’s a reason that, for all his subsequent drug problems and post-career shenanigans, to most, Diego Maradona will forever be the merry little thief who stuck a thumb in mighty England’s eye. Brandi Chastain will always…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — For 29 years, the summer race at Daytona International Speedway was a part of the nation’s birthday. The event was always run on Independence Day, no matter what day of the week. The race was in the morning, and the drivers and their families were celebrating on the beach by late afternoon. The tradition that began in 1959 ended in 1988 when the event was moved…

For roughly four minutes last Tuesday, I watched doctors huddle around two women lying on the ground, one bleeding and motionless and the other kicking in pain. It wasn’t a crime scene. It was the Women’s World Cup semi-final game at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal. U.S. midfielder Morgan Brian and German forward Alexandra Popp smashed noggins while trying to head the ball after a free kick. Then, they both…

For roughly four minutes last Tuesday, I watched doctors huddle around two women lying on the ground, one bleeding and motionless and the other kicking in pain. It wasn’t a crime scene. It was the Women’s World Cup semi-final game at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal. U.S. midfielder Morgan Brian and German forward Alexandra Popp smashed noggins while trying to head the ball after a free kick. Then, they both…

For 29 years, the summer race at Daytona International Speedway was a part of the nation’s birthday. The event was always run on Independence Day, no matter what day of the week. The race was in the morning, and the drivers and their families were celebrating on the beach by late afternoon. The tradition that began in 1959 ended in 1988 when the event was moved into prime time on…

Olympians Phil Kessel, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter should be back for the 2016 World Cup. (USATSI) Things are winding down in the NHL offseason, as are the days of meaningful hockey conversations — for a few months, at least. But there is one topic that is ripe for examination and debates that could last from now through next season and deep into next summer. And with this being the…

facebook twitter googleplus tumblr pinterest Despite strong statements by NASCAR and its tracks to discourage fans from displaying the Confederate flag at races, the Stars and Bars were conspicuous at Daytona this weekend. “A handful” of flags were flying Friday at Daytona International Raceway as fans filed into the track for this weekend’s racing, capped by Sunday night’s Coke Zero 400, The Charlotte Observer reported. More flags have since been…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR is the latest corporation to distance itself from Donald Trump. On the same day one of its top sponsors called on NASCAR to take a stance against Trump, the motorsports series said it will not hold its season-ending awards ceremony at the Trump National Doral Miami. “We looked at everything we saw coming down and what we heard from our sponsors and our partners and…

The other day, as he sat on a tour bus here surrounded by visitors from England, Joe Machnik – a former assistant coach on the US men’s soccer team and currently an analyst on Fox Sports – asked his fellow travellers a question he presumed obvious: “Are you here for the World Cup?” The tourists from the UK scoffed. “They pooh-poohed it – they said: ‘No, it’s women’s soccer.’” That…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.  — The NASCAR Xfinity Series will hold its final restrictor-plate race of the season Saturday with the Subway Firecracker 250 at Daytona International Speedway. Here are the particulars (all times are ET): START: Jared the Subway Guy and U.S. Navy, Petty Officer Second Class John Casper will give the command for drivers to start their engines at 7:38 p.m. ET. The green flag is scheduled for 7:50 p.m….

The youngest members of the US women’s soccer team fly on team flights and stay in team hotels throughout the year. They run tirelessly in practice, rolling across fields, always ready to offer hugs and high-fives. The youngest members of the US women’s soccer team are also the most popular members of the team, loved by all and endlessly doted upon at team meetings, dinners and social gatherings. Related: Women’s…

Joe Henderson III still remembers his maiden pilgrimage to Talladega Superspeedway. It was in the spring of 2004. He was 18 and making the drive to the famed haunted house of speed from Nashville, Tenn., with his father. This pair was more than just massive racing fans. They had skin in the game. Back in the day, Joe Jr. had crewed for Wendell Scott, stock car racing’s Jackie Robinson. Now,…

VANCOUVER — The taut matches and upset scares along the American team’s troublesome path to Sunday’s World Cup championship game illustrate the evolving landscape of women’s soccer and the challenge faced by the United States to remain a dominant force. Since women’s soccer was first recognized as a competitive international sport some 25 years ago, no country has enjoyed more success than the United States, which has won four of five…

Joe Henderson III still remembers his maiden pilgrimage to Talladega Superspeedway. It was in the spring of 2004. He was 18 and making the drive to the famed haunted house of speed from Nashville, Tenn., with his father. This pair was more than just massive racing fans. They had skin in the game. Back in the day, Joe Jr. had crewed for Wendell Scott, stock car racing’s Jackie Robinson. Now,…

VANCOUVER — The taut matches and upset scares along the American team’s troublesome path to Sunday’s World Cup championship game illustrate the evolving landscape of women’s soccer and the challenge faced by the United States to remain a dominant force. Since women’s soccer was first recognized as a competitive international sport some 25 years ago, no country has enjoyed more success than the United States, which has won four of five…

NASHVILLE — Clint Dempsey wants to look ahead to helping the US defend its CONCACAF Gold Cup title and not back to his confrontation with a referee that caused American coach Jurgen Klinsmann to replace the fiery forward as captain for the tournament. Dempsey converted a penalty kick in his return from a suspension, Timmy Chandler scored his first international goal, and the United States routed Guatemala, 4-0, Friday night…

0 Shares Print DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR will not return to the Trump National Doral Miami resort for its postseason Camping World Truck Series and Xfinity Series banquet after Donald Trump’s recent comments on the presidential campaign trail. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Matt Crafton poses with his trophies during last year’s Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series banquet at Trump National Doral Miami. NASCAR announced it…