The NWSL ChallengeCup kicks off with two games on Saturday, making the NWSL the first major U.S. pro league to return to play. The opener will mark the first game on CBS — and first U.S. women’s pro league game to airlive on a national broadcast network. Here’s everything you need to know about the […]
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Friday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. Orlando Pride don’t expect to play in Challenge Cup despite new negative COVID-19 tests By Julia Poe (Orlando Sentinel) 2. America can’t act like a team, and it might cost us the return of sportsBy Thomas Boswell (Washington Post) 3. NFHS director is “very worried” highschool sports get cut due to COVID-19 By Jon […]
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Concacaf will make changes to World Cup 2022 qualifying format
The FIFA Council approved changes to the men’s international calendar to take into account the cancellation of windows in March and June 2020 and the current uncertainty about international playbecause of the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Three changes impact Concacaf and World Cup 2022 qualifying: 1. Therewill be no games in Concacaf (as well as Asia, […]
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Thursday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. Colombia’s bid to host 2023 Women’s World Cup boosted by UEFA By Suzanne Wrack (Guardian) 2. Minnesota United announces staff reductions as team readies to resume season By Jerry Zgoda (Minneapolis Star Tribune) 3. Fox Sports has laid off around 20 people involved in WWE, boxing andsoccer coverage, and cancelled WWE Backstage as a […]
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First MLS team enters Florida bubble amid reports of more coronavirus cases around league
On a day that saw Florida report a record spike in the number ofnew cases for the coronavirus — 5,508 new cases overnight, up from the daily record of 4,049 new cases on Saturday — and reports of more MLS players testing positive, the San Jose Earthquakes becamethe first MLS team enter the bubble at […]
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Tweet du jour: Ashlyn Harris
“To the fans… My ask is that you stop digging for things that cannot change the situation at this point. My hope is you start checking in and supporting these players and the staff. We could usesome positivity and love. Thank you. Stay Safe. -Cap” — Orlando Pride goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris after screenshots of public […]
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Wednesday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. The team that Liverpool forgot By Rory Smith (New York Times) 2. Austin Bold planning for at least 7 home matches, 23% capacity By Chris Bils (Austin American-Statesman)3. 2020 MLB season rule changes will include universal DH, runner on second base to start extras By R.J. Anderson (CBS Sports)
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Division III Bowdoin cancels fall sports
Bowdoin, which plays in one of the most competitive Division III conferences, announced that it will not participate in intercollegiate sports during the fall semester. Men’s and women’ssoccer are among the sports affected at the Maine school, which offers 30 varsity sports. The Polar Bears play in the New England Small College Athletic Conference. The […]
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Orlando Pride pulls out of NWSL Challenge Cup after six players and four staff members test positive for COVID-19
The Orlando Pride pulled out of NWSL Challenge Cup, which starts Saturday, after six players and four staff members tested positive for COVID-19. All players and staff were asymptomaticbut the decision was made for Orlando to withdraw from the nine-team NWSL tournament in Utah due to the number of positive tests and the timeline necessary […]
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Tweet du jour: Sydney Leroux Dwyer
“I’m heartbroken. The majority of our team & staff worked our asses off to put us in the best position to play the game we love again. Not just for ourselves but for our families, friends,fans & our city. Good luck to the teams going to UT. Wish we were there with you. Stay safe.” […]