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Two of the world’s most baseball-obsessed nations declared an end to a half-century of hostility six months ago, raising hopes of warmer ties between the home of the Major Leagues and the source of some of its best talent. But the most important act of sports diplomacy since then is taking place on a soccer field. On Tuesday, the New York Cosmos become the first U.S. professional team to play…

In the spring of 2014, international soccer officials made a historic announcement — Copa America, one of the world’s oldest and most-prestigious tournaments, was coming to the U.S. for the first time. American officials saw the choice as validation of the game’s continued growth in this country. The Rose Bowl and other California venues quickly jumped in line to serve as hosts. “Absolutely amazing,” said Cobi Jones, a former U.S….

Flickr / PortoBay Hotels & Resorts See Also The California swimming-pool-and-spa industry has launched a campaign to market itself as a drought-friendly landscaping option as the state enters a fourth summer of drought that has residential pools and other conspicuous water users in the crosshairs. As residents struggle to reduce potable water consumption by 25%, the California Pool and Spa Association is promoting a campaign called Let’s Pool Together…

First, let’s give some credit to Major League Soccer. For more than 20 years, the league has survived – a significant accomplishment for any of us – and is the fifth-leading professional sports league in the United States. It even gained a national television deal a few years ago, thanks to the brokerage work of the admitted FIFA crook, Chuck Blazer, who ratted out his pals in international soccer’s governing…

In the spring of 2014, international soccer officials made a historic announcement — Copa America, one of the world’s oldest and most-prestigious tournaments, was coming to the U.S. for the first time. American officials saw the choice as validation of the game’s continued growth in this country. The Rose Bowl and other California venues quickly jumped in line to serve as hosts. “Absolutely amazing,” said Cobi Jones, a former U.S….

Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin is part of a newly-formed NASCAR drivers’ council.(Photo: Marvin Gentry, USA TODAY Sports) DOVER, Del. — NASCAR drivers have formed a small drivers’ council that will meet with NASCAR officials on a regular basis, drivers and NASCAR confirmed Sunday morning at Dover International Speedway. Approximately six to eight drivers met with NASCAR on Saturday night at the Dover Downs Casino adjacent to the racetrack, speaking…

Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin is part of a newly-formed NASCAR drivers’ council.(Photo: Marvin Gentry, USA TODAY Sports) DOVER, Del. — NASCAR drivers have formed a small drivers’ council that will meet with NASCAR officials on a regular basis, drivers and NASCAR confirmed Sunday morning at Dover International Speedway. Approximately six to eight drivers met with NASCAR on Saturday night at the Dover Downs Casino adjacent to the racetrack, speaking…

In the spring of 2014, international soccer officials made a historic announcement — Copa America, one of the world’s oldest and most-prestigious tournaments, was coming to the U.S. for the first time. American officials saw the choice as validation of the game’s continued growth in this country. The Rose Bowl and other California venues quickly jumped in line to serve as hosts. “Absolutely amazing,” said Cobi Jones, a former U.S….

On a day when nine different leaders emerged from a pack of elite competitors, Jimmie Johnson drove to Victory Lane at Dover International Speedway in Sunday’s FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks NASCAR race. Johnson captured his record 10th win at Dover and fourth victory of the 2015 campaign, re-emphasizing his status as the sport’s most dominant force. Check out the marquee finishers from Sunday’s NASCAR showcase along with…

Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin is part of a newly-formed NASCAR drivers’ council.(Photo: Marvin Gentry, USA TODAY Sports) DOVER, Del. — NASCAR drivers have formed a small drivers’ council that will meet with NASCAR officials on a regular basis, drivers and NASCAR confirmed Sunday morning at Dover International Speedway. Approximately six to eight drivers met with NASCAR on Saturday night at the Dover Downs Casino adjacent to the racetrack, speaking…

GENEVA U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry broke his right leg in an accident while cycling a portion of the Tour de France route near Scionzier, France, on Sunday and will remain in a Geneva hospital overnight for observation, his spokesman said. Kerry, who canceled visits to Madrid and Paris, initially planned to return to the United States later on Sunday. “But after further consultation it was sensible for him…

Players for England’s Leicester City soccer club, on a promotional visit to Thailand, reportedly hired local hookers for a racist orgy — which was caught on tape and published on Sunday. The Daily Mirror posted troubling footage of players James Pearson, Tom Hopper and Adam Smith, who were in Thailand to support the club’s corporate sponsor “Amazing Thailand,” that nation’s tourism board. Pearson is the son of team manager Nigel…

NASCAR met with Trevor Bayne after Sunday’s Sprint Cup race at Dover International Speedway because he exited his car before safety crews arrived – the second time a driver violated the rule this weekend. Jennifer Jo Cobb met with Camping World Truck Series officials Friday after taking 12 steps on to the racing surface to gesture toward Tyler Reddick after an accident. Penalties are expected this week. Bayne was involved in an accident…

Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin is part of a newly-formed NASCAR drivers’ council.(Photo: Marvin Gentry, USA TODAY Sports) DOVER, Del. — NASCAR drivers have formed a small drivers’ council that will meet with NASCAR officials on a regular basis, drivers and NASCAR confirmed Sunday morning at Dover International Speedway. Approximately six to eight drivers met with NASCAR on Saturday night at the Dover Downs Casino adjacent to the racetrack, speaking…

NASCAR makes its first of two trips to Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware on Sunday for the FedEx 400 Benefiting Autism Speaks. Heading into the race, Kevin Harvick is holding a 41-point lead in the Sprint Cup standings over Martin Truex Jr. Harvick will be looking to put some distance between himself, Truex and the rest of the field at Dover International Speedway. While most will be watching Harvick…

GENEVA U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry broke his right leg in an accident while cycling a portion of the Tour de France route near Scionzier, France, on Sunday and is returning to the United States, his spokesman said. He has canceled visits to Madrid and Paris. Kerry broke his right femur but the injury is not life-threatening and he is expected to make a full recovery, spokesman John Kirby…

The 47th running of the FedEx 400 will be on Sunday at Dover International Speedway in Delaware, the 13th of 36 races in the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Jimmie Johnson enters the weekend fifth in points this season. He has won the event four times, one shy of Bobby Allison’s Dover record. Johnson has won the FedEx 400 two of the last three years, and starts in 14th…

ZURICH –  FIFA President Sepp Blatter criticized U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and an American federal investigation into soccer corruption which could yet lead directly to his door. In a defiant interview with his local Swiss broadcaster, Blatter said “there is something that smells” about the timing of dawn raids to arrest soccer officials in Zurich two days before his re-election Friday. Two FIFA vice presidents and a recently elected…

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