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The reason why eight soccer players were disciplined at Summit Country Day remains a mystery Monday. Eight members of Ohio’s top-ranked boys’ soccer team were suspended after an incident at an away game. More The eight players were not permitted to take the field last Thursday against Seven Hills. Summit Country Day will not say why the players were disciplined, only that the roster for Tuesday night’s game will reveal…

Syracuse, N.Y. — Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud called the offensive words used by Syracuse women’s soccer player Hanna Strong “hate speech” in an e-mail sent out to Syracuse students on Sunday night. Syverud’s e-mail did not name Strong in the e-mail but referenced a video shared on social media that included offensive comments regarding race and sexuality. Strong has been suspended by the soccer team and identified in stories on…

Fans crowd a fence as cars race during the Federated Auto Parts 400 Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway.(Photo: Jared Wickerham, Getty Images) RICHMOND, Va. — Fan overboard. It thankfully didn’t get that bad Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway, where the indelible image from the most lackluster race of the Sprint Cup season was a half-naked man brazenly swinging his arms while sitting atop the turn 4 catchfence as…

It was a scary afternoon for some first graders and their parents after multiple shots were fired near a soccer game in Ferguson Saturday afternoon.

Though the sports and video gaming communities see far more overlap than they used to, there’s still that ever present “nerd vs. jock” rivalry that still rears up from time to time, even as the landscape of society has changed. That’s what happened this week when ESPN ESPN president John Skipper was asked about Amazon’s recent Twitch acquisition, and the general rise of eSports. “It’s not a sport — it’s…

Have you ever heard a joke or story that is so bad that after hearing it a few times it actually gets better? Well none of that applies to last nights race at Richmond International Raceway and I would strongly suggest that you do not continuously replay the race in hopes of it getting better. Richmond was supposed to be the culmination of NASCAR’s 26 race regular season and the…

SANTA CLARA — Early traffic to Levi’s Stadium appeared to run smoothly as soccer fans drove or took public transportation to an international match on a very busy Saturday afternoon in Silicon Valley. It was unclear late Saturday how the postgame exit turned out. “So far everything is going well — fantastic,” Santa Clara police Lt. Kirk Clarke said shortly after the brand-new stadium’s parking lots opened in midafternoon. He…

Tony Stewart waves to fans during driver introductions before the Federated Auto Parts 400 Saturday at Richmond International Raceway.(Photo: Steve Helber, AP) RICHMOND, Va. — Tony Stewart will not be part of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup playoff for the second straight year. Despite getting a waiver to excuse his three-race absence in the wake of Kevin Ward Jr.’s death, Stewart failed to capitalize on two chances to win…

SANTA CLARA — Early traffic to Levi’s Stadium appeared to run smoothly as soccer fans drove or took public transportation to an international match on a very busy Saturday afternoon in Silicon Valley. It was unclear late Saturday how the postgame exit turned out. “So far everything is going well — fantastic,” Santa Clara police Lt. Kirk Clarke said shortly after the brand-new stadium’s parking lots opened in midafternoon. He…

Somehow, a fan climbed the catchfence at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday night. Yes. A person climbed the fence that is supposed to protect fans from debris and anything else that’s dangerous on the track. It is not a jungle gym. Caution is out…not sure why. I guess debris?— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) September 07, 2014 Apparently they’re saying a spectator climbed a fence!!! That’s why the caution!! WOW— Jeff Gluck…

An ill Jimmie Johnson collapsed and needed medical assistance following the Federated Auto Parts 400 Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway. After finishing eighth in hot and humid conditions, Johnson climbed from his car and proceeded to lie down on pit road experiencing cramps and dizziness. He was then lifted by his crew and walked over to an awaiting cart, according to video. Johnson was transported to the…

Tony Stewart waves to fans during driver introductions before the Federated Auto Parts 400 Saturday at Richmond International Raceway.(Photo: Steve Helber, AP) RICHMOND, Va. — Tony Stewart will not be part of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup playoff for the second straight year. Despite getting a waiver to excuse his three-race absence in the wake of Kevin Ward Jr.’s death, Stewart failed to capitalize on two chances to win…

SANTA CLARA — Early traffic to Levi’s Stadium appeared to run smoothly as soccer fans drove or took public transportation to an international match on a very busy Saturday afternoon in Silicon Valley. It was unclear late Saturday how the postgame exit turned out. “So far everything is going well — fantastic,” Santa Clara police Lt. Kirk Clarke said shortly after the brand-new stadium’s parking lots opened in midafternoon. He…

Win And In null Keselowski unstoppable on march to pole By K. Lee Davis RICHMOND, Va. — How dominant was Brad Keselowski‘s run to the pole at Richmond International Raceway on Friday? The track was empty with three minutes to go in final qualifying as driver after driver shook his head over Keselowski’s lap at 126.618 mph on the three-quarter-mile oval. Several drivers eventually took a shot at Keselowski before…

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Tony Stewart, subdued and walking with a slight limp, made his way through the Richmond garage with a gaggle of fans trailing him from his car. He silently signed everything shoved in his hands and then disappeared into his team transporter. Continue reading   Stewart returned to racing a week ago for the first…

As NASCAR runs its final regular reason race Saturday night, setting the stage for the beginning of the Chase for the Sprint Cup next week, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is going to need a refresher on the championship format. When asked during a press conference if he expected to feel increased pressure to win in the Chase because of the new structure, Earnhardt admitted he was unfamiliar with the exact…

Miami Dolphins Complete Coverage MIAMI GARDENS (CBSMiami) — As Brazil took on Colombia in a soccer game on Friday at Sun Life Stadium, a new record was being set. According to the stadium, 73,429 fans were at the game setting a new soccer attendance record in the state of Florida. The new attendance states surpasses the previous record set Nov. 16, 2013 when Sun Life Stadium hosted…

Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports A little bit of Jordan history is up for sale. A game-worn and signed pair of Michael Jordan’s Converse sneakers from the 1984 Olympics are going up for auction. According to the listing, Jordan wore the shoes during the 1984 gold-medal game against Spain and then up on the podium to receive his medal. From ESPN: A man who was a ball boy for the 1984…

Brad Keselowski is in for a dogfight at Saturday night’s Federated Auto Parts 400, the final race before the Chase starts. After blowing past his fellow qualifiers by more than .5 mph, he will have to ward off Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and teammate Joey Logano if he hopes to get the checkered flag and the Chase bonus that goes along with it. If he is able to do…

It sure didn’t look or sound like a meaningless friendly match Friday night at Sun Life Stadium. A sellout crowd of 73,429 — largest ever for soccer in Florida — showed up ready to party for a World Cup quarterfinal rematch between star-studded South American rivals Brazil and Colombia. It was evident long before Brazil’s 1-0 victory that this was no ordinary exhibition. Electronic signs along I-95 announced “Soccer Sold…