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German soccer team Hertha Berlin follows US example, takes a knee before game – CBSSports.com
German soccer team Hertha Berlin took a knee on Saturday before their Bundesliga contest, following in the footsteps of many American athletes as a form of protest and raising awareness. We’ve seen it plenty in the National Football League thanks to Colin Kaepernick last season with the San Francisco 49ers and many have followed suit. Hertha did so with their message being “for an open-minded world.” Here’s video of them…
Could another US city host the Olympics before LA gets a chance? – Los Angeles Times
Only a month after Los Angeles was officially named host of the 2028 Summer Games, U.S. Olympic Committee officials expressed their desire to put forth another American bid in the near future. “I think I put a stake in the ground and said we are interested in hosting the Winter Games,” USOC Chairman Larry Probst said in a teleconference on Friday. The next Olympics up for grabs would be 2026,…
Sunil Gulati Says He Won’t Resign as President of US Soccer – New York Times
“We’ve got a lot of things on our agenda, including a World Cup bid that is due in the end of March, and a decision in June,” Gulati said when asked, repeatedly, why he was not resigning. “And so I don’t plan to do that.” Arena’s departure, which was revealed Friday morning in a statement from the coach, was hardly a surprise. He was under contract only through next summer’s…
Denny Hamlin won’t be getting a raise based on NASCAR’s downturn economics – Los Angeles Times
NASCAR’s business model keeps downsizing to the scale of Groupon and Overstock.com, with a dash of the Dollar Store. Everyone wants to pinch pennies. Faced with drops in sponsorships, the inability to pay top drivers, sagging attendance and drops in TV viewership, NASCAR is in scramble mode going into the 2018 season. But that’s not just me talking. NASCAR Chairman Brian France admitted over the weekend that the sport could…
With NASCAR as unifying force, Julian Maha helps reshape ‘Kulture’ – Nascar
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of four feature stories on this year’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide finalists. Julian Maha’s story is interesting and inspiring — and quite unique. A Malaysian who became an Alabaman with an evolving affinity for NASCAR as part of the deal, Maha is one of four finalists for The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by…
Denny Hamlin won’t be getting a raise based on NASCAR’s downturn economics – Los Angeles Times
NASCAR’s business model keeps downsizing to the scale of Groupon and Overstock.com, with a dash of the Dollar Store. Everyone wants to pinch pennies. Faced with drops in sponsorships, the inability to pay top drivers, sagging attendance and drops in TV viewership, NASCAR is in scramble mode going into the 2018 season. But that’s not just me talking. NASCAR Chairman Brian France admitted over the weekend that the sport could…
Sunil Gulati Says He Won’t Resign as President of US Soccer – New York Times
“We’ve got a lot of things on our agenda, including a World Cup bid that is due in the end of March, and a decision in June,” Gulati said when asked, repeatedly, why he was not resigning. “And so I don’t plan to do that.” Arena’s departure, which was revealed Friday morning in a statement from the coach, was hardly a surprise. He was under contract only through next summer’s…
With NASCAR as unifying force, Julian Maha helps reshape ‘Kulture’ – Nascar
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of four feature stories on this year’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide finalists. Julian Maha’s story is interesting and inspiring — and quite unique. A Malaysian who became an Alabaman with an evolving affinity for NASCAR as part of the deal, Maha is one of four finalists for The NASCAR Foundation’s Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by…
NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth may have a surprising new gig for next season – Autoweek
Matt Kenseth is a master of deflection—and he’s had plenty of practice heading into Sunday’s Alabama 500 at Talladega Superspeedway (2 p.m. ET on NBC). Ever since Kenseth announced at Kentucky Speedway in July that he wouldn’t be driving for Joe Gibbs Racing after the 2018 season, the 2003 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion has been the subject of rampant rumors and speculation. For his part, Kenseth…
Forget the World Cup. There’s a more exciting international team sport than soccer to watch next summer – Quartz
American soccer fans were stunned this week when their men’s team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia—the first time since 1986 the US men’s national team will sit out the event. While the US women’s team, the defending Women’s World Cup champions and the far more important American squad, are a lock to qualify for their 2019 cup in France, the men’s failure was a complete…
After Devastating Loss, Bruce Arena Steps Down As US Men’s Soccer Coach – NPR
Bruce Arena, seen on the sidelines before a game against Jamaica this summer. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Bruce Arena, seen on the sidelines before a game against Jamaica this summer. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Updated at 12 p.m. ET Bruce Arena, two-time coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team, announced Friday that he is resigning from his position. The decision comes mere days after…
Denny Hamlin won’t be getting a raise based on NASCAR’s downturn economics – Los Angeles Times
NASCAR’s business model keeps downsizing to the scale of Groupon and Overstock.com, with a dash of the Dollar Store. Everyone wants to pinch pennies. Faced with drops in sponsorships, the inability to pay top drivers, sagging attendance and drops in TV viewership, NASCAR is in scramble mode going into the 2018 season. But that’s not just me talking. NASCAR Chairman Brian France admitted over the weekend that the sport could…
NASCAR Mailbag: Can burnouts be used to cover up illegal modifications? – Motorsport.com, Edition: Global
The Motorsport.com NASCAR team of Jim Utter and Lee Spencer answer this week’s questions from fans. Could a victory burnout really be used as a cover up for illegal modifications? – From Ray Ray, in theory, an area of the car which had been manipulated prior to or during the race could be “covered up” per se from damage during an extensive burnout. But that would require foreknowledge…
Time For NASCAR To Give Up The Good Fight Against The NFL – Forbes
Jimmie Johnson pits during Sunday’s NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) The Charlotte Motor Speedway announced in April that it was moving its October NASCAR Monster Energy Cup race from Saturday night to Sunday afternoon, its news release noting the switch would foster “on-track competition and a schedule-friendly weekend format for families.” Jimmie Johnson was quoted in the release, saying, “A day race will…
Christopher Bell joins Joe Gibbs Racing full time in XFINITY Series in 2018 – Nascar
RELATED: Key players in NASCAR’s silly season | Truck Series Playoff standings Joe Gibbs Racing announced that Christopher Bell will compete full time in the NASCAR XFINITY Series next season. Bell, 22, currently leads the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series points in the Kyle Busch Motorsports No. 4 Toyota. The Oklahoma native has made four XFINITY starts this season, netting a pole position at Iowa Speedway and a best finish…
Denny Hamlin won’t be getting a raise based on NASCAR’s downturn economics – Los Angeles Times
NASCAR’s business model keeps downsizing to the scale of Groupon and Overstock.com, with a dash of the Dollar Store. Everyone wants to pinch pennies. Faced with drops in sponsorships, the inability to pay top drivers, sagging attendance and drops in TV viewership, NASCAR is in scramble mode going into the 2018 season. But that’s not just me talking. NASCAR Chairman Brian France admitted over the weekend that the sport could…
A Seat Near Hitler, and Other Olympic Tales From the Baron, 105 – New York Times
It was nearly 2 p.m. on a cloudy afternoon. . He was not in a hurry. “At 7 o’clock we will say goodbye,” the Baron said. After an hour, his caretaker intervened. He needed rest, doctor’s orders. Still, the Baron had so many stories to tell: How he found and promoted the country’s first two Olympic skiers. And tweaked the design of Liechtenstein’s national flag. And attended 16 Winter and…
Barrett-Jackson, The NASCAR Foundation will auction vehicle to support Las Vegas – The Denver Post
Barrett-Jackson, in conjunction with The NASCAR Foundation, today announced the charity sale of a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Edition at Barrett-Jackson’s 10th Annual Las Vegas Auction. “Like Barrett-Jackson, our friends at NASCAR have strong ties to Las Vegas and were deeply saddened by the recent tragic event,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We’re so proud this longtime partner of ours is stepping up to help the medical…
Denny Hamlin won’t be getting a raise based on NASCAR’s downturn economics – Los Angeles Times
NASCAR’s business model keeps downsizing to the scale of Groupon and Overstock.com, with a dash of the Dollar Store. Everyone wants to pinch pennies. Faced with drops in sponsorships, the inability to pay top drivers, sagging attendance and drops in TV viewership, NASCAR is in scramble mode going into the 2018 season. But that’s not just me talking. NASCAR Chairman Brian France admitted over the weekend that the sport could…
Denny Hamlin won’t be getting a raise based on NASCAR’s downturn economics – Los Angeles Times
NASCAR’s business model keeps downsizing to the scale of Groupon and Overstock.com, with a dash of the Dollar Store. Everyone wants to pinch pennies. Faced with drops in sponsorships, the inability to pay top drivers, sagging attendance and drops in TV viewership, NASCAR is in scramble mode going into the 2018 season. But that’s not just me talking. NASCAR Chairman Brian France admitted over the weekend that the sport could…
