USWNT 'big mouths' slammed by Netherlands star Beerensteyn - ESPN
Netherlands' forward Lineth Beerensteyn had a blunt reaction when she first heard that the United States had been bundled out of the World Cup: «Yes, bye.»
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Revisiting New York Jets 'Hard Knocks' moments from 2010 - ESPN
The 2010 New York Jets were brash and colorful. They were unapologetic and provocative. They won a lot of games and ticked off a lot of people with their «swaggerlicious» attitude, as linebacker Bart Scott liked to call it. They were perfect for reality TV.
Premier League stance on USA hosting top flight games on back of Manchester United tour success
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has refuted suggestions competitive fixtures are close to being played in America, despite opening a new office in New York.
More Than 900 Samples Collected For Dope Tests By NADA In June And July Ahead Of Asian Games, 199 From Athletics
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) collected more than 900 dope samples from athletes of various sports, with a whopping 199 coming from track and field, in June and July ahead of the upcoming Asian Games. The national anti-doping watchdog collected 914 samples, mostly urine though few are of blood, from June 1 to July 31, according to the latest data released by NADA on Thursday. Athletics is followed by boxing (71), aquatics (65), weightlifting (56), cycling (55), kabaddi (52), wrestling (46), shooting (43) in the number of samples collected in these two months.
Bakery loved by celebs opens 'first of its kind' shop near football stadium
A much-loved bakery has opened a new store close to a football club. Bolton-based Carrs has launched its fourth store in the Middlebrook Retail Leisure Park in Horwich, next to the ground of Bolton Wanderers FC.
ASFAR announces 3-season sponsorship deal with Al-Hilal Saudi Club
RIYADH: The Saudi Tourism Investment Co., or ASFAR, a portfolio company of the Public Investment Fund, has announced a sponsorship agreement with Al-Hilal Saudi Club, one of Saudi Arabia’s premier football clubs. The sponsorship deal, which will run for three seasons, reflects ASFAR’s commitment to promoting Saudi football and supporting the sports sector.
Saudi league set to kick off after raiding Europe's top clubs
When the new Saudi Pro League season kicks off on Friday (Aug 11) it will herald a new dawn for football in the Gulf kingdom which has spent close to half a billion dollars luring top players and coaches from traditional European powerhouses.
Impossible for Manchester City to recreate 'once-in-a-liftime' treble win, says Guardiola
Manchester City will not be able to scale the dizzying heights of last season's treble-winning campaign, manager Pep Guardiola said on Thursday (Aug 10) ahead of their Premier League opener against Burnley.