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Even though criminal charges have been dropped against goalkeeper Hope Solo, people are questioning why she’s still allowed to represent the U.S. in this World Cup. When Hope Solo runs out onto the pitch in that bright red jersey to shouts of “U-S-A,” people who rightfully find domestic violence problematic are confronted with a question: Can I cheer for the national team without cheering for Solo? In the past week,…

Fourteen MLS teams advanced into the Round of 16 of this year’s edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. For the first time in tournament history, the Open Cup will use a fixed bracket beginning with the Round of 16, and that draw will be held Thursday morning at 11 am ET. The draw will be streamed on U.S. Soccer’s YouTube channel and will appear on this page. Teams…

Let’s take a look into the future, say five years from now (maybe next year). There’s going to come a time when someone is going to seriously ask the question, “How did we ever communicate before emojis?” Some of you (and me) may weep at that thought, but there’s no denying that the tiny illustrations have infiltrated everyday electronic communication from tweets to texts and they’re not going anywhere. As…

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One of Asia’s top soccer officials resigned on Wednesday—more than a month after being suspended amid corruption allegations—while Swiss authorities looking into soccer’s global governing body said they are considering questioning FIFA President Sepp Blatter. The developments come as authorities around the world ratchet up scrutiny of FIFA and the continental confederations of national soccer associations that form its backbone. U.S. prosecutors in May disclosed a far-reaching indictment alleging corruption…

NASCAR has issued warnings to four Sprint Cup Series teams for failing to pass inspections last weekend at Michigan International Speedway, a NASCAR spokesman confirmed to FOXSports.com on Wendesday morning. The Joe Gibbs Racing teams of drivers Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards, along with the Premium Motorsports team of driver Josh Wise, have been warned for failing pre-qualifying inspection for the Quicken Loans 400. Meanwhile, the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports team…

 (AP) Chilean soccer star Arturo Vidal was booked for DUI following his involvement in a two-car accident that ended with his wrecked Ferrari 458 Italia hanging over the edge of a ditch, the Associated Press reports. The midfielder for Italian champions Juventus and his wife were returning from a casino Tuesday evening when the incident occurred in the city of Buin, Chile. All of those involved suffered only minor injuries…

In an effort to encourage more passing and a greater number of lead changes, NASCAR will introduce a new aerodynamic rules package for the July 11 Sprint Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway. Designed to reduced downforce and make the cars harder to control, the new rules package includes cutting spoiler height from 6 inches to 3.5 inches and the front splitter overhang by 1.75 inches. “We’ve been…

Following NASCAR’s announced rules package changes in effect for the July 11 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway, FOX NASCAR analysts Darrell Waltrip and Andy Petree offered their thoughts on what effects the changes might have.  WALTRIP ON WHAT HE EXPECTS DRIVER REACTION TO THE NEW PACKAGE WILL BE AFTER THE KENTUCKY RACE: “When all is said and done, I expect drivers will say they want the power…

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The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team defeated Nigeria 1-0 on Tuesday in its third and final group stage match of FIFA’s Women’s World Cup. The U.S.’s lone goal came in the 45th minute from Abby Wambach, who joined the starting lineup again after being relegated to the bench for the start of team’s last match. The goal marked Wambach’s 14th career goal in the World Cup, tying for second all-time…

The United States is back in action tonight at the Women’s World Cup in Canada. The U.S. has its final soccer game in group play against Nigeria. With a win, the U.S. would advance to the knockout round. Even with a tie or a loss, the U.S. could still move on (more on that below). Nigeria started the tournament well with a surprising and thrilling 3-3 draw against fifth-ranked Sweden….

What was rumored last weekend became official Tuesday, when NASCAR announced it will run a new, low-downforce aero package and a grippier tire at Kentucky Speedway next month. Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR’s executive vice president & chief racing development officer, made the announcement during a 4 p.m. ET teleconference with the national media. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is off this weekend and its next two races are on the Sonoma…

Getty Images/ Bruce BennettRob McClanahan, a sales trader at Craig-Hallum Capital, was a member of the 1980 US Olympic “Miracle on Ice” team that beat the Soviet team. The Stanley Cup Final wrapped up this week, with the Chicago Blackhawks becoming the champions after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in Game 6. On Wall Street, hockey is a popular way for firms to entertain clients. It is also…

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The Belgians famously spent 589 days without an elected government in 2010 and 2011. But when it comes to cycling organisation and governance, it seems they are still in a state of lawlessness. Following in the infamous tradition of the E3 Harelbeke race, the one-day classic in Belgium that used sexist posters as promotion, Lotto Cycling Cup – the organisers of the Flanders Diamond Tour – who oversaw the employment…

Rolando Ramos On Friday, a former coach for the youth soccer club C.D. Independiente was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy. Three days later, the current head coach of the very same team was arrested by Dallas police and charged with a single count of indecency with a child, and detectives say they believe more charges will be filed in coming days. Rolando Ramos,…

By EMERY P. DALESIO and EMILY MASTERS, Associated Press OAK ISLAND, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina beach town is advising against ocean swimming after two youths were mauled by at least one shark over the weekend — but the beaches remain open. A 12-year-old girl lost her left arm below the elbow and suffered a leg injury Sunday afternoon; then about an hour and 20 minutes later and 2…

The Belgians famously spent 589 days without an elected government in 2010 and 2011. But when it comes to cycling organisation and governance, it seems they are still in a state of lawlessness. Following in the infamous tradition of the E3 Harelbeke race, the one-day classic in Belgium that used sexist posters as promotion, Lotto Cycling Cup – the organisers of the Flanders Diamond Tour – who oversaw the employment…

Getty Images/ Bruce BennettRob McClanahan, a sales trader at Craig-Hallum Capital, was a member of the 1980 US Olympic “Miracle on Ice” team that beat the Soviet team. The Stanley Cup Final wrapped up this week, with the Chicago Blackhawks becoming the champions after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in Game 6. On Wall Street, hockey is a popular way for firms to entertain clients. It is also…