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HCHSA provides latest on FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Houston
Read full article: HCHSA provides latest on FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in HoustonHarris County-Houston Sports Authority is holding a press conference to discuss the latest developments in the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches that will be held in Houston.
โYou do not want your best days of baseball to be when you were 11,โ Young children getting grownup injuries
Read full article: โYou do not want your best days of baseball to be when you were 11,โ Young children getting grownup injuriesYoung athletes are at-risk for overuse injuries, especially if they're playing year-round. KPRC 2 Health Reporter Haley Hernandez explains why it's important for them to take a break this summer and change up their sports routine.
The Houston Dynamo to host first ever British night with market, food, games and more
Read full article: The Houston Dynamo to host first ever British night with market, food, games and moreJoin them for a night of football (the original kind) and pre-match festivities on Orange Ave. including cars, food, drinks, games and more.
Pat and Abby Onstad are a dynamic duo on and off the field
Read full article: Pat and Abby Onstad are a dynamic duo on and off the fieldTessa took to the field to get to know Houston Dynamo FC General Manager, Pat Onstad and how he and his daughter Abby came to call H-Town home through his soccer success. She shares why she decided to follow in his athletic footsteps on the pitch!
2026 World Cup allocations, finals site to be announced Sunday. Which city will you travel to for a game?
Read full article: 2026 World Cup allocations, finals site to be announced Sunday. Which city will you travel to for a game?Sundayโs announcement will offer further clarification on dates and magnitude of matches the cities will host.
AT&Tโs first annual Copa AT&T Pro x Un Dรญa youth soccer tournament to host games in Houston
Read full article: AT&Tโs first annual Copa AT&T Pro x Un Dรญa youth soccer tournament to host games in HoustonThis weekend, the first annual Copa AT&T Pro x Un Dรญa youth soccer tournament will be held in the city of Houston.
How you can celebrate โInspiring Womenโs Nightโ with the Houston Dash this weekend
Read full article: How you can celebrate โInspiring Womenโs Nightโ with the Houston Dash this weekendJoin the Dash for a special night as they take on the Kansas City Current on Saturday evening at Shell Energy Stadium.
2 main concerns for USWNT going forward after World Cup exit
Read full article: 2 main concerns for USWNT going forward after World Cup exitOne of those causes of concern is something that the U.S. has control of rectifying. The other it has no control of at all, and simply needs to monitor and stay ahead of.
10 players to look out for at Womenโs World Cup this summer
Read full article: 10 players to look out for at Womenโs World Cup this summerThe Womenโs World Cup is right around the corner, and the United States Womenโs National Team is ready to bring home their fifth title, and third trophy in a row.
Tennessee soccer coach is charged with child rape after restaurant workers find photos on his phone
Read full article: Tennessee soccer coach is charged with child rape after restaurant workers find photos on his phoneA Tennessee soccer coach is accused of drugging and raping at least 10 boys after photos and videos of the children were discovered on his cell phone, police said.
Following in late sisterโs footsteps, Michigan soccer standout helps team win state championship
Read full article: Following in late sisterโs footsteps, Michigan soccer standout helps team win state championshipLily Solek and her teammates paid tribute to her older sister in the best way possible.
Predicting the Womenโs World Cup roster for this summer
Read full article: Predicting the Womenโs World Cup roster for this summerThe United States Womenโs National Team (USWNT) is looking to win the FIFA Womenโs World Cup for the third time in a row, and head coach Vlatko Andonovski has some tough choices to make when it comes to roster selection.
US can pick Folarin Balogun as FIFA approves eligibility change from England
Read full article: US can pick Folarin Balogun as FIFA approves eligibility change from EnglandThe United States can select Folarin Balogun after the England Under-21 forward who has starred in the French league opted to represent the 2026 World Cup co-host.
These top 2 European soccer teams will face each other at Houstonโs NRG Stadium in July
Read full article: These top 2 European soccer teams will face each other at Houstonโs NRG Stadium in JulyTwo of the most successful European soccer teams will play one another at Houstonโs NRG Stadium this July.
Special bond has Ridge Point girls soccer program on cusp of State Championship
Read full article: Special bond has Ridge Point girls soccer program on cusp of State ChampionshipWeโve reached the final week of the soccer season and two wins are all that separate Ridge Point from a 6A state championship.
Seen at 7: Urban Soccer Park at Perry Family YMCA
Read full article: Seen at 7: Urban Soccer Park at Perry Family YMCATo help nurture the brightest talents in youth soccer and to encourage youth and adults to get on the field, the Urban Soccer Park allows for more development, playtime and helps build community engagement.
U.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in Qatar
Read full article: U.S. Soccer is making a statement with Pride Crest during World Cup in QatarThere are many reasons to criticize FIFA for the way theyโve handled the Menโs World Cup that is about to begin in Qatar, and at the top of that list is that they chose to have it in a nation with egregious human rights violations.
What will tiny Qatar look like as host for worldโs biggest sporting event?
Read full article: What will tiny Qatar look like as host for worldโs biggest sporting event?Qatar is a tiny nation that is smaller than Connecticut in square miles, so Qatar would be No. 49 on the list of largest states if it was a part of the U.S.
Womenโs soccer is finally having the moment its always deserved
Read full article: Womenโs soccer is finally having the moment its always deservedIt seems that after every Womenโs World Cup that the United States Womenโs National Team wins (USWNT for short), there will be a boom in the sport.
Which were chosen to host the 2026 World Cup? Breaking down the process, candidates
Read full article: Which were chosen to host the 2026 World Cup? Breaking down the process, candidatesFIFA, the worldโs governing body of soccer and organizer of the World Cup, will announce the host cities for the 2026 World Cup during a 5 p.m. ET event in New York City.
Will Houston be a host city for the 2026 World Cup? A big week gets underway
Read full article: Will Houston be a host city for the 2026 World Cup? A big week gets underwayThis is a big week for the city of Houston as we all wait for FIFAโs decision regarding United States host cities for the 2026 World Cup.
Will the U.S. men blow their chance for a World Cup spot, like they did for the 2018 event?
Read full article: Will the U.S. men blow their chance for a World Cup spot, like they did for the 2018 event?Nearly five years after the United States menโs national soccer team famously blew a spot in the 2018 World Cup by losing to a vastly inferior Trinidad and Tobago squad in October of 2017 in the final game of qualifying, the moment of redemption has finally arrived for the Americans.
School unhappy after soccer opponent sets record for 16 goals -- by halftime
Read full article: School unhappy after soccer opponent sets record for 16 goals -- by halftimeA soccer player has broken the Michigan high school and national records for most goals in one game, but not everyone is cheering.
Can U.S. men atone for failure, advance to 2022 World Cup in soccer?
Read full article: Can U.S. men atone for failure, advance to 2022 World Cup in soccer?The last time the United States Menโs Soccer Team took the field for a World Cup qualifier, it produced one of the most humiliating moments in the programโs history.
CLICK TO WATCH! How to see top events on Day 14 of the Tokyo Olympics
Read full article: CLICK TO WATCH! How to see top events on Day 14 of the Tokyo OlympicsIf youโre not in front of a television and donโt want to miss a minute of Olympic action, coverage can be streamed right from your computer or phone.
CLICK TO WATCH! How to see top events on Day 13 of the Tokyo Olympics
Read full article: CLICK TO WATCH! How to see top events on Day 13 of the Tokyo OlympicsIf youโre not in front of a television and donโt want to miss a minute of Olympic action, coverage can be streamed right from your computer or phone.
Hereโs what Olympic soccer star Mia Hamm is doing now
Read full article: Hereโs what Olympic soccer star Mia Hamm is doing nowThe U.S. womenโs soccer team is undoubtedly one of the best soccer teams on the planet, but long before there was Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd -- there was Mia Hamm.
Prince George went through a full range of emotions during the Euro 2021 final
Read full article: Prince George went through a full range of emotions during the Euro 2021 finalFans around the world had a great time watching the Euro 2021 final match between England and Italy, but no one went through a bigger range of emotions than Prince George.
Dynamo falls 2-0; Seattle sets record with season-opening 13-game unbeaten run
Read full article: Dynamo falls 2-0; Seattle sets record with season-opening 13-game unbeaten runKelyn Rowe and Raรบl Ruidรญaz scored and the Seattle Sounders ran their season-opening undefeated streak to an MLS-record 13 games, beating the Houston Dynamo 2-0 on Wednesday night.
Letโs break down the U.S. Womenโs National Soccer Team roster for Tokyo
Read full article: Letโs break down the U.S. Womenโs National Soccer Team roster for TokyoWith the Olympics right around the corner, the final rosters and teams are shaping up, and that includes the U.S. Womenโs National Soccer Team.
Matthew McConaughey leads sold-out crowd during Austin FCโs first home game
Read full article: Matthew McConaughey leads sold-out crowd during Austin FCโs first home gameTexasโ own Matthew McConaughey dons green and black attire while getting Austin FC fans fired up for their first home game of the season.
Houston artist painting massive mural to show support for cityโs bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Read full article: Houston artist painting massive mural to show support for cityโs bid to host the 2026 FIFA World CupOne of Houstonโs popular artists is bringing the spirit of the World Cup to the city in a new mural.
Bassett caps flurry, Rapids beat Dynamo 3-1 for 3rd straight
Read full article: Bassett caps flurry, Rapids beat Dynamo 3-1 for 3rd straightCole Bassett capped a four-goal flurry late in the first half and the Colorado Rapids beat the Houston Dynamo 3-1 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.
Dynamo open MLS season with 2-1 victory over Earthquakes
Read full article: Dynamo open MLS season with 2-1 victory over EarthquakesMemo Rodrรญguez scored the opening goal of the Major League Soccer season and Maximiliano Urruti added a goal in the second half as the Houston Dynamo beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1.
Red Stars player Sarah Gorden claims she was racially profiled by security guard at Houston Dash game, NWSL now investigating
Read full article: Red Stars player Sarah Gorden claims she was racially profiled by security guard at Houston Dash game, NWSL now investigatingThe Houston Dash released a statement Monday after a Red Stars player claimed she and her boyfriend, who are Black, were racially profiled during the opening match of the Challenge Cup tournament on Saturday.
โTed Lassoโsโ Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple talk award-winning streaming show
Read full article: โTed Lassoโsโ Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple talk award-winning streaming showHOUSTON โ Apple TVโs โTed Lassoโ stars Jason Sudeikis as the title character, a small-time college football coach hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, even though he has no experience coaching soccer. Actress Hannah Waddingham plays Rebecca Welton, the new owner of the team, and Juno Temple is Keeley Jones, a model who works for the team and also dates a few of the players. The streaming show recently earned three Criticsโ Choice Awards, and a Golden Globe for Jason. I caught up with Hannah and Juno for the scoop on season 2, and if Ted Lassoโs famous mustache will also be returning.
Houston pitches 2026 World Cup bid to FIFA in virtual meeting
Read full article: Houston pitches 2026 World Cup bid to FIFA in virtual meetingHouston may be one of 16 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup if the cityโs bid gets accepted. On Wednesday, the 2026 Houston World Cup Bid Committee met with FIFA and USA Football officials virtually, mainly to discuss stadium details, according to committee president Chris Canetti. THE COMPETITIONHouston has great odds to land the 2026 bid due to the amount of cities needed in the United States. 10 of the 16 host cities will be in the U.S., and with Houston checking in as the fourth-biggest city, along with a soccer history, the odds should be strong. FIFA is likely to decide on the final 10 American host cities late in 2021, with a possibility for the decision to bleed over into 2022, according to Canetti.
Houston Newsmakers: Holocaust Museum Houston offers free admission Thursday for International Human Rights Day
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: Holocaust Museum Houston offers free admission Thursday for International Human Rights DayHolocaust Museum Houston hosts free admission dayโWhen the Holocaust ended there was a outcry for the world to realize that this should never happen again,โ said Kelly Zuniga, CEO of Holocaust Museum Houston. โAnd that was the beginning of the human rights movement.โ That movement continues today and on December 10th International Human Rights day will be observed around the world. The Holocaust Museum Houston is hosting a free admission day to help focus on the past, the present and what more needs to be done. John Walker, President, Business Operations, Houston Dynamo/Dash FCยท Website: https://www.houstondynamofc.com/ยท Twitter: @HoustonDynamoWhy is Congress taking so long to reach stimulus agreement? Congressional members have said the best way for constituents to make a difference is to contact them.
3 funeral workers fired over Maradona coffin photos
Read full article: 3 funeral workers fired over Maradona coffin photosBUENOS AIRES โ Three funeral workers have been fired for posing for photos alongside the body of soccer star Diego Maradona shortly before his funeral. The images distributed across social media created outrage, even death threats, across a nation that venerated Maradona, who died Wednesday of a heart attack at age 60. Claudio Fernรกndez confirmed to Radio Diez that he'd lost his job at the Pinier funeral home, along with his son Ismael and Claudio Medina. One of the images shows Fernรกndez and his son โ smiling and with thumb raised โ alongside Maradona's body in the coffin on Thursday. I'm from the neighborhood," Fernรกndez said.
Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60
Read full article: Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60BUENOS AIRES, Argentina โ Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the โHand of Godโ goal in 1986 and led his country to that yearโs World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. โMaradona inspires us,โ said then-Argentina striker Carlos Tevez, explaining his countryโs everyman fascination with Maradona at the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Maradona said he was given a soccer ball soon after he could run. A year after losing the 1990 World Cup final to West Germany, Maradona moved to Spanish club Sevilla, but his career was on the decline. He failed another doping test for stimulants and was thrown out of the 1994 World Cup in the United States.
Houston Dynamo, Dash get new logos and new color
Read full article: Houston Dynamo, Dash get new logos and new colorHOUSTON โ The Houston Dynamo announced a โnew club directionโ on Tuesday. The team made the announcement via its website that the new name of the club is โHouston Dynamo FC.โ โFCโ stands for football club, and is used by several American soccer teams. The womenโs team will still be known as the Houston Dash. We are Houston Dynamo FC. #HoldItDown pic.twitter.com/CDxDteBXTf โ Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) November 17, 2020The rebranding includes new crests for both teams, which were created with help from a Houston-based, minority-owned company 9th Wonder.
Rapids down Dynamo late behind Rubio in 2-1 win
Read full article: Rapids down Dynamo late behind Rubio in 2-1 win(AP) โ Diego Rubio scored in extra time and the Colorado Rapids beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on Sunday night. Colorado (8-6-4), which clinched a playoff berth with a 1-0 win over Portland on Wednesday, enters post-season play for the first time since 2016. Houston (4-9-9) ended the season without a win its last seven contests. Rubio took a pass from Cole Bassett, started his run down the left, planted and fired across his right for the game winner. Younes Namli put the Rapids up 1-0 at the 61st minute before Mauro Manotas evened the score for Houston eight minutes later.
Picault scores twice, FC Dallas beats Dynamo 3-0
Read full article: Picault scores twice, FC Dallas beats Dynamo 3-0FRISCO, Texas โ Fabrice-Jean Picault scored twice in FC Dallas' 3-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday. Franco Jara tapped in a sliding goal off a headed centering pass from Michael Barrios in the 19th minute to give Dallas (8-5-7) the lead. In the 27th minute, Fabrice-Jean Picault headed in a book pass from Andrรฉs Ricaurte. Piicault added one more in the 93rd for the final margin. Houston (4-9-9), which beat Dallas 2-0 on Oct. 7, is winless in six matches.
Houston salvages 2-2 tie with Minnesota United
Read full article: Houston salvages 2-2 tie with Minnesota United(AP) โ Niko Hansenโs goal in the 83rd minute helped rally the Houston Dynamo to a 2-2 tie with Minnesota United on Sunday night. The Dynamo's (4-7-8) Memo Rodrรญguez scored in the 59th minute, cutting the their deficit to 2-1. Minnesota United (6-5-6) failed to capitalize on a fast start that included two goals in a 19-minute span in the first half by Ethan Finley. Finley scored at 11 minutes on a well-timed run off a throw-in from midfield. At 30 minutes, Finley started a run and took a feed from Jacori Hayes past a defender, beating the keeper.
Mukhtar scores twice, Nashville beats Houston Dynamo 3-1
Read full article: Mukhtar scores twice, Nashville beats Houston Dynamo 3-1HOUSTON โ Hany Mukhtar scored two of Nashvilleโs three first-half goals in a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday night. Mukhtar opened the scoring in the 15th minute, and Abu Danladi scored on a header four minutes later. Mukhtar added another one in the 23rd, beating Dynamo goalkeeper Marko Maric on a free kick. Darwin Quintero, who leads Houston with six goals, scored in the 75th minute. Joe Willis made five saves for Nashville, which has allowed just nine goals in its last 11 games.
Morgan scores on penalty kick, Inter Miami beats Houston 1-0
Read full article: Morgan scores on penalty kick, Inter Miami beats Houston 1-0(AP) โ Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick in the 57th minute, leading Inter Miami a 1-0 win over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night. The shot was set up when Houston's Aljaz Struna committed a foul in the penalty area. Miami (5-10-2) won its second straight and moved within a point of Nashville for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Houston (4-6-7) and Colorado have 19 points and are tied for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. ___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Dash defeat Courage 4-1 in NWSLโs fall series
Read full article: Dash defeat Courage 4-1 in NWSLโs fall series(AP) โ Kristie Mewis had a goal and three assists and the Houston Dash beat the North Carolina Courage 4-1 in the National Womenโs Soccer League fall series Sunday night. After Lynn Williams scored for the Courage to avoid the shutout, Shae Groom scored the final Dash goal in the 83rd minute. The Dash (2-1-0), who hadnโt ever defeated the Courage, close the fall series next week against the Orlando Pride in Kissimmee, Florida. The Courage (1-1-1), the two-time defending NWSL champions, wrap up the series on Oct. 17 against the Pride in Orlando. ___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
US soccer team forfeits match after anti-gay slur
Read full article: US soccer team forfeits match after anti-gay slurSAN DIEGO โ San Diego Loyal forfeited a second-division soccer match in the United States in protest against an anti-gay slur apparently hurled at one of its players. When they came back out for the second half, Loyalโs players and coaches took a knee and then walked off, thereby forfeiting the match. โSD Loyal forfeited the match in support of Martin and the diversity that the club stands for within its community,โ the club said. Loyal said in a statement that players and coaches heard the slur, but the match referees did nothing about it. Loyal forfeited its previous match -- a 1-1 draw against LA Galaxy II -- after player Elijah Martin was the victim of a racial slur by an opponent in the second half.
Beric scores again as Fire beats Dynamo, snaps skid
Read full article: Beric scores again as Fire beats Dynamo, snaps skidCHICAGO โ Robert Beric scored for the third consecutive game and the Chicago Fire beat the Houston Dynamo 4-0 on Wednesday night. Jonathan Bornstein played a one-touch pass to Beric for a one-touch redirection from 7 yards in the 15th minute. Sapong converted from the spot in the 89th to cap the scoring after Aljaz Struna was called for a foul in the area. Sapong's first penalty kick was stopped but, after video review, goalkeeper Marko Maric was ruled to have come off his line and Sapong put away his second attempt. It was the Fireโs highest-scoring game of the season and just their fourth with more than one goal.
Pure Soccer Katy is an indoor soccer facility where kids and adults can train safely
Read full article: Pure Soccer Katy is an indoor soccer facility where kids and adults can train safelyHOUSTON โ Pure Soccer is Katyโs premiere indoor soccer facility that combines high quality training with high quality academics. This is a great way to show everyone how the sport safely continues for the pros, and also for the kids heading back into the school year. Kids can safely train indoors, prepare for tryouts, and get their physical activity in during the day if they are learning virtually. Pure Soccer Katy has been open for one year, and theyโve also got a new schooling program. They have a new classroom where kids homeschooling will be taught by certified teacher for 3 hours, and then train for 3 hours.
BBVA Stadium to reopen to some fans for Dynamo, Dash home games
Read full article: BBVA Stadium to reopen to some fans for Dynamo, Dash home gamesHOUSTON BBVA Stadium announced a limited number of fans will soon be able to attend Houston Dynamo, Dash home games, according to a press release. This reopening plan, which has been approved by the city of Houston, Major League Soccer and the National Womens Soccer League, marks the first time a major league sports stadium has reopened to some fans. The Dash is scheduled to play on Sept. 26 at BBVA Stadium against the Orlando Pride. BBVA Stadium is implementing policy changes and safety enhancements to protect fans, players and employees' health. The team also outlined that seating will be limited to the upper seating bowl at BBVA Stadium.
Houston billionaire buys Italian soccer club for $700 million
Read full article: Houston billionaire buys Italian soccer club for $700 millionHOUSTON Houston billionaire Dan Friedkin of The Friedkin Group has closed the sale on Italian soccer club AS Roma. In a press release Monday, Friedkin, a Rice alumni, purchased the club for an estimated $700 million. As one fan wrote recently, Take our iconic club and make it one of the greatest names in world football. We intend to do just that.AS Roma confirmed in the release that the club received written resignations from the teams president, Jim Palotta, and board of directors. This is an incredibly special football club and I leave with many unforgettable memories.
Second Baptist School Magazine Feature: What a Winter
Read full article: Second Baptist School Magazine Feature: What a WinterThe 2019-2020 version of the Second Baptist School women's basketball team won't soon be forgotten. Leyla Ertan '21, Kaitlyn Kollmorgen '20 and Victoria Ryan '20 were first-team picks, while Emily Blackmon '20 was named second team. Alyssa Elias '20 and Caroline Torn '20 earned honorable mention nods. "The men's basketball program at Second Baptist School was young and hungry. Cameron Kelley '22 and Helena Platis '22 earned second-team honors and Julia Sauvageau got an honorable mention nod.
Houston Dash to celebrate championship win with drive-by parade Thursday
Read full article: Houston Dash to celebrate championship win with drive-by parade ThursdayHOUSTON Houston Dash is inviting fans to celebrate its National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) Challenge Cup title win during a drive-by parade on Thursday at BBVA Stadium. Typically, when a Houston team wins a championship, they are celebrated with a parade in H-Town. But, with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the team was forced to come up with an alternative celebration. RELATED: Houston Dash land in Houston celebrating championship winDash players and coaches, all of whom have undergone a rigorous coronavirus testing protocol, will gather on a stage in the parking lot south of BBVA Stadium for a socially distanced celebration, allowing fans to drive by to congratulate the team. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the south end of BBVA stadium, near the intersection of Walker Street and Emancipation Avenue.
4 things to watch in Houston sports this week
Read full article: 4 things to watch in Houston sports this weekIts a big week in the Houston sports scene. Here are the four most important things youll see this week:Houston Astros deal with rotation woesJustin Verlander will miss at least the next two weeks, if not more with a forearm strain. Losing Verlander makes the whole Astros rotation shaky, with the Astros No. Dash championship celebrationWhat a week for the Houston Dash! Texans start training campThe NFL and NFLPA agreed to a health-and-safety deal, meaning training camp starts on time.
Portland reaches knockout stage after 2-1 win over Houston
Read full article: Portland reaches knockout stage after 2-1 win over HoustonLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Jeremy Ebobisse and Diego Valeri scored and the Portland Timbers clinched a spot in the knockout round of the MLS is Back tournament with a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night. Our first goal was to reach the knockout stage, Portland coach Giovanni Savarese said. We are in a group with three difficult opponents, so every game is a must win, Houston coach Tab Ramos said. It is Ebobisse's second goal in the tournament and his second in five career matches against Houston. The Timbers opened tournament play with a 2-1 win over the LA Galaxy and have won three straight this season after dropping their opener to Minnesota.
The Latest: Madrid forward Vincius to repeat virus test
Read full article: The Latest: Madrid forward Vincius to repeat virus testAll rights reserved)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says forward Vincius Jnior will need to have another coronavirus test after an initial test result came out wrong.Zidane says the doctor informed me that the test had come out wrong and we were going to repeat it.Zidane says the Brazilian's test was not positive. It wasnt negative or positive.Spanish league players have undergone regular testing since the competition resumed last month. Some players and staff members at Valencia and Alavs tested positive in March. No player has tested positive since the competition resumed in empty stadiums. Madrid leads the Spanish league with four games left.
3 things for Houston sports fans to watch this week
Read full article: 3 things for Houston sports fans to watch this weekSports is back and according to Las Vegas, the Astros have 11-1 odds at winning the World Series. The Astros will open up their spring training this week at Minute Maid Park and they will also spilt time training at the University of Houston. Rockets begin training camp at the Toyota CenterDespite the rise in COVD-19 cases in Florida, the NBA has finalized their restart. The Rockets open local camp tentatively on Tuesday as the team is scheduled to leave for Orlando on July 9. The Dash to play in NWSL 2020 Challenge CUPThe Houston Dash will kick off their season in the NWSL Challenge Cup on Tuesday.
The Latest: Man City allowed to play Liverpool at home
Read full article: The Latest: Man City allowed to play Liverpool at homeThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Manchester City has been given permission to host Liverpool in the Premier League on July 2 at Etihad Stadium. The Man City-Liverpool match had been one of five games the police asked to be held at a neutral venue to keep away fans because of safety concerns. But Manchester City Councils safety advisory group says there are no objections to the match at Citys home stadium. The safety advisory group included representatives from the city council, Greater Manchester Police, fire and rescue services, and supporters groups. ___The rugby final of the postponed European Champions Cup has been set for Oct. 17 and the final of the second-tier Challenge Cup will be the day before.
Virus cases at Djokovic's event put sports under scrutiny
Read full article: Virus cases at Djokovic's event put sports under scrutinyGrigor Dimitrov, a three-time Grand Slam semifinalist from Bulgaria, said Sunday he tested positive for the virus. Borna Coric played Dimitrov on Saturday in Zadar and said Monday he has also tested positive for the virus. In a separate incident, Serbian soccer club Red Star Belgrade said five of its players had tested positive for the virus. There has also been an increase in virus cases among soccer players in other countries, notably Russia. Djokovics decision to fly home to Serbia before being tested has also attracted scrutiny.
Russian court hands prison terms to youth group members
Read full article: Russian court hands prison terms to youth group membersYuliy Boyarshinov, right, and Viktor Filinkov, members of a left-wing group Set (Network) listen a court verdict from inside a glass cage in the Western regional military court in St.Petersburg, Russia, Monday, June 22, 2020. Members of the left-wing youth group Set (Network) were accused of terrorism, in a case human rights advocates believe to be fabricated and based on testimony elicited by torture. (AP Photo/David Frenkel)ST. PETERSBURG A Russian military court convicted two members of a left-wing youth group of terrorism Monday in a case that human rights groups called fabricated and based on coerced testimony. A three-judge panel in the court in St. Petersburg found Victor Filinkov, 25, and Yuly Boyarshinov, 28, guilty of membership in a terrorist organization. Both were said to belong to the Set (Network) group, seven members of which were convicted and sentenced to lengthy prison terms earlier this year in Penza, a city 500 kilometres (310 miles) southeast of Moscow.
VYPE San Antonio 2020 Boys Soccer Player of the Year Poll
Read full article: VYPE San Antonio 2020 Boys Soccer Player of the Year PollDespite the 2020 Soccer season being cut short, there were still some amazing performances! This week we focus on the Soccer boys as VYPE has selected the top performers from the San Antonio area. Go Wild Soccer Fans, and vote for the 2020 VYPE San Antonio Boys Soccer Player of the Year! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. VYPE San Antonio 2020 Boys Soccer Player of the Year Poll (Closes Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m.)
VYPE San Antonio 2020 Boys Soccer Player of the Year Poll
Read full article: VYPE San Antonio 2020 Boys Soccer Player of the Year PollDespite the 2020 Soccer season being cut short, there were still some amazing performances! This week we focus on the Soccer boys as VYPE has selected the top performers from the San Antonio area. Go Wild Soccer Fans, and vote for the 2020 VYPE San Antonio Boys Soccer Player of the Year! All athlete polls and their content are only associated and created by VYPE Media and its staff. VYPE San Antonio 2020 Boys Soccer Player of the Year Poll (Closes Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m.)
Mallorca hopes trailblazing tourists kickstart economy
Read full article: Mallorca hopes trailblazing tourists kickstart economyBut Spains Balearic Islands are betting that their Mediterranean blue waters, warm sun and sandy beaches are enough to lure back the tourists that their residents' livelihoods depend on. The beach is empty, German tourist Martin Hofmann said Wednesday while walking along the beach of Palma, Mallorca's main city. In Spains Balearic and Canary Islands, however, the dependence on tourism jumps to over 30% of their economies. The Balearic Islands economy is on course for a very deep recession, said Carmen Planas, the president of the business group. But until then, the Balearic Islands are off-limits for visitors, even for Spaniards from the mainland, except for the trial run of German tourists.
VYPE Austin 2020 Boys Soccer Player of the Year Poll
Read full article: VYPE Austin 2020 Boys Soccer Player of the Year PollDespite the 2020 Soccer season being cut short, there were still some amazing performances! This week we focus on the Soccer boys as VYPE has selected the top performers from the Austin area. Go Wild Soccer Fans, and vote for the 2020 VYPE Austin Boys Soccer Player of the Year! Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. VYPE Austin 2020 Boys Soccer Player of the Year Poll (Closes Wednesday, June 24 at 7 p.m.)
VYPE Austin 2020 Boys Soccer Player of the Year Poll
Read full article: VYPE Austin 2020 Boys Soccer Player of the Year PollDespite the 2020 Soccer season being cut short, there were still some amazing performances! This week we focus on the Soccer boys as VYPE has selected the top performers from the Austin area. Go Wild Soccer Fans, and vote for the 2020 VYPE Austin Boys Soccer Player of the Year! Please contact VYPE Media directly if you have any questions, comments, or concerns around our Fan Polls. VYPE Austin 2020 Boys Soccer Player of the Year Poll (Closes Wednesday, June 24 at 7 p.m.)
FIFA calls for tolerance after Trumps criticizes policy that would no longer require players to stand during the national anthem
Read full article: FIFA calls for tolerance after Trumps criticizes policy that would no longer require players to stand during the national anthemFIFA is calling for tolerance, mutual respect and common sense after President Donald Trump criticized the annulment of a policy that would no longer require soccer players to stand during the national anthem, according to the Associated Press. https://t.co/s8nCg9EJSW Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 13, 2020Trump later retweeted a tweet by Gaetz who wrote: Id rather the US not have a soccer team than have a soccer team that wont stand for the National Anthem. You shouldnt get to play under our flags as our national team if you wont stand when it is raised.Id rather the US not have a soccer team than have a soccer team that wont stand for the National Anthem. You shouldnt get to play under our flag as our national team if you wont stand when it is raised. FIFA has a zero-tolerance approach to incidents of all forms of discrimination in football, as outlined in the FIFA Statutes.
Dynamo set to return after MLS finalizes plan
Read full article: Dynamo set to return after MLS finalizes planThe MLS announced Wednesday they will resume their season beginning July 8 with everything based in Orlando. Regular season points can be earned and the winner will earn a spot in the 2021 Concacaf League tournament. MLS officials are confident that medical protocols are in place for the duration as all 26 teams will converge on Orlando. MLS Commissioner Don Garber spoke with the media and says the plan is a good one. Once the tournament ends the MLS plan is for teams to continue playing in their home cities.
Minneapolis reform plan would require insurance for officers
Read full article: Minneapolis reform plan would require insurance for officersAlondra Cano, a City Council member, speaks during "The Path Forward" meeting at Powderhorn Park on Sunday, June 7, 2020, in Minneapolis. The focus of the meeting was the defunding of the Minneapolis Police Department. Under the list of recommendations, officers would be required to carry their own professional liability insurance, an idea that aims to hike out-of-pocket insurance rates for officers who engage in high-risk conduct. They have no further excuses.The groups' recommendations came a day after nine of the 12 members on the Minneapolis City Council said they back disbanding the department. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
Kingwood HS coach recovering from cancer surgery alone due to COVID-19 hospital restrictions
Read full article: Kingwood HS coach recovering from cancer surgery alone due to COVID-19 hospital restrictionsKINGWOOD, Texas โ Itโs the world we live in right now, even when an illness is not COVID-19 -- itโs still, somehow impacted by this pandemic. That is the case for a Kingwood High School soccer coach. Coach Pres Holcomb is battling stage 4 colon cancer, and just had major surgery but because of COVID-19 restrictions at the hospital, he had to recover -- aloneHis team, however, is making sure their coach feels loved and supported.
WATCH: Dynamo player recreates game day experience using social media platform TikTok
Read full article: WATCH: Dynamo player recreates game day experience using social media platform TikTokHOUSTON โ If youโre a parent, you surely know about the app, TikTok. Itโs all the rage with teenagers, and now some pro athletes are getting in on the fun too. With the Houston Dynamoโs season on hold, midfielder Boniek Garcia recreated the game day experience at home. He then changed into uniform and stood for the national anthem with his teammates. The video even has music and gained a lot of attention on social media.
Former Klein Soccer Club president indicted, accused of stealing more than $300,000
Read full article: Former Klein Soccer Club president indicted, accused of stealing more than $300,000SPRING โ A former president of the Klein Soccer Club has been indicted for stealing over $300,000 intended to fund soccer programs for children, according to the Harris County District Attorneyโs Office. Investigators said that over a five-year period beginning in 2013, Brooks pocketed more than $300,000 in funds to the club made by parents or supporters. The nonprofit supports soccer programs for about 4,000 kids. Some club parents were just hearing about the grand jury action Wednesday. KPRC 2 attempted to contact Brooks for comment but didnโt find him at home Wednesday.