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Microsoft leaps into NASCAR as technology partner, will also sponsor Dale … – FOXSports.com

Monday, June 22, 2015

Microsoft is entering into the NASCAR world with multi-year agreements.  Microsoft becomes the official technology partner of NASCAR, and a major technology partner of 11-time champion-winning team Hendrick Motorsports.  Both NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports will adopt the Windows 10 platform and Microsoft Azure to deliver technology solutions to help improve performance on and off the track. Microsoft will also support the upcoming launch of Windows 10 with primary sponsorship of…

NASCAR explains why its miscommunication led to Xfinity drivers being penalized – NBCSports.com

Monday, June 22, 2015

It’s not what you hear, but what you see that matters when it comes to NASCAR’s rules. That message was clear in Sunday’s Xfinity race at Chicagoland Speedway when 19 teams were penalized for pitting too soon although NASCAR’s tower stated on the radio – which teams monitor – that pit road was open. The problem was that the official at the entrance at pit road had a red flag…

The Wearable Prepping the US Women’s Soccer Team for Battle – Wired

Monday, June 22, 2015

The US Women’s National Team emerged at the top of Group D (the “Group of Death”) on last week after winning against Nigeria at their final Women’s World Cup group stage game in Vancouver. Entering the Round of 16, the USWNT continues to train in preparation for their match against Colombia, taking place tonight (June 22nd, 6pm ET). As they chase down the title, the USWNT is barreling full-steam ahead…

Almaty, Kazakhstan, Battles Perceptions and Beijing in 2022 Olympic Bid – New York Times

Monday, June 22, 2015

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An Athlete Felled by Concussions, Despite Playing a ‘Safer’ Sport – New York Times

Monday, June 22, 2015

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An Athlete Felled by Concussions, Despite Playing a ‘Safer’ Sport – New York Times

Monday, June 22, 2015

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Women’s World Cup 2015: Cultural Victories to Go With On-the-Field Ones – New York Times

Monday, June 22, 2015

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An Athlete Felled by Concussions, Despite Playing a ‘Safer’ Sport – New York Times

Monday, June 22, 2015

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US women’s soccer team saving its posturing for field, Columbia – New Haven Register

Monday, June 22, 2015

EDMONTON, Alberta >> Never mind the infamous punch and the trash talk: The U.S. women’s team says the only motivation it needs for defeating Colombia is the opportunity to move on at the Women’s World Cup. When the teams met nearly three years ago in the London Olympics, Colombia striker Lady Andrade sucker-punched U.S. star Abby Wambach in the eye, drawing…

Dozens in hospital after chemical leak at Norfolk holiday park swimming pool – The Guardian

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Around 40 adults and children have been treated in hospital for breathing difficulties following a chemical leak in a swimming pool at a holiday park in Norfolk. Emergency services were called to Wild Duck holiday park in Belton, near Great Yarmouth, at 2.31pm on Sunday after a suspected leak was detected. Medics from the East of England ambulance service (EEAS) assessed 38 patients at the park, of which 29 were…

NASCAR Xfinity Series Allicat 300 postponed until Sunday by rain – Fox News

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Dark clouds move across the sky before the NASCAR Xfinity series auto race at Chicagoland Speedway, Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Joliet, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (The Associated Press) Austin Dillon holds the pole flag after qualifying first for the NASCAR Xfinity series auto race at Chicagoland Speedway, Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Joliet, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (The Associated Press) JOLIET, Ill. –  The start of the NASCAR Xfinity…

Brazil vs. Australia: Score, Twitter Reaction for 2015 Women’s Soccer World Cup – Bleacher Report

Sunday, June 21, 2015

It took 350 minutes of play for Brazil to finally concede a goal in the 2015 Women’s World Cup, but one good strike was all it took to send them packing from this year’s tournament in Canada. Australia super-sub Kyah Simon knocked in an 80th-minute rebound shot off a strong Lisa De Vanna attempt to spur her side to a historic, shocking 1-0 victory over Brazil on Sunday from…

Watch: Norway’s national soccer team deftly and hilariously dismantles sexist … – Quartz

Sunday, June 21, 2015

A group of Norwegian soccer players has deftly dismantled two daft but enduring clichés: one, that women don’t “get” football (or soccer, as the US stubbornly insists on calling it); and two, that they can’t be funny about it. In a short video made with Norwegian sports journalist Nickolay Ramm, four elite female players, three of them members of the country’s national team, joke sarcastically about how hard it is…

An Athlete Felled by Concussions, Despite Playing a ‘Safer’ Sport – New York Times

Sunday, June 21, 2015

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NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Chicagoland postponed by rain – ESPN

Sunday, June 21, 2015

0 Shares Print JOLIET, Ill. — The NASCAR Xfinity Series Allicat 300 was postponed by a thunderstorm Saturday night at Chicagoland Speedway. The race was rescheduled for 11 a.m. CDT Sunday. A storm hit the track about 50 minutes before the green flag. The rain stopped about 25 minutes later, but the second wave of rain was about an hour away, so NASCAR officials, with a city-imposed midnight curfew for…

Watch: Norway’s national soccer team deftly and hilariously dismantles sexist … – Quartz

Sunday, June 21, 2015

A group of Norwegian soccer players has deftly dismantled two daft but enduring clichés: one, that women don’t “get” football (or soccer, as the US stubbornly insists on calling it); and two, that they can’t be funny about it. In a short video made with Norwegian sports journalist Nickolay Ramm, four elite female players, three of them members of the country’s national team, joke sarcastically about how hard it is…

Watch: Norway’s national soccer team deftly and hilariously dismantles sexist … – Quartz

Sunday, June 21, 2015

A group of Norwegian soccer players has deftly dismantled two daft but enduring clichés: one, that women don’t “get” football (or soccer, as the US stubbornly insists on calling it); and two, that they can’t be funny about it. In a short video made with Norwegian sports journalist Nickolay Ramm, four elite female players, three of them members of the country’s national team, joke sarcastically about how hard it is…

Evergreens capture Division 1 state title – Wausau Daily Herald

Sunday, June 21, 2015

D.C. Everest players celebrate with the championship trophy after the Evergreens defeated Kettle Moraine in overtime during Saturday’s Division 1 championship game in the WIAA state girls soccer tournament at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee.(Photo: Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette Media/) MILWAUKEE — Time after time Saturday afternoon, the Evergreens had potential scoring chances ended by a swarming Kettle Moraine defense that clogged up the middle of the field. Then in the 104th…

Germany vs. Sweden: Score, Twitter Reaction from 2015 Women’s Soccer World … – Bleacher Report

Sunday, June 21, 2015

The 2015 Women’s World Cup moved into the knockout stage Saturday, with Germany and Sweden kicking things off. There was no struggle for the German women, who rode two goals in each half to a 4-1 win and an appearance in the quarterfinals. There was a friendly rivalry going on between the coaches coming into the match. Germany’s Silvia Neid and Sweden’s Pia Sundhage have been able to bond during this…

German Women’s Soccer Team: Photos You Need to See – Heavy.com

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Nadine Angerer: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know One of the best goalies in the world, Nadine Angerer will look to lift Germany to the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup title. Click here to read more