Brian McBride took some time out from the Fire's pre-season camp in Los Angeles to answer readers' questions. Here are his responses: What exactly did Daniele De Rossi say to you after he received a red card for an elbow on you in World Cup 2006? Thank you so much for bring...

Americans, here's your tax dollars at work: In the U.K., Liverpool's football team has just signed up Bank of America as a major sponsor. BofA, which has received about $45 billion in U.S. federal rescue money after its acquisition of Merrill Lynch and its toxic assets, is the parent of MBNA, which ...

Have any shoes that smell not so fresh?  Drop this deodorizing basketball in your shoe to reduce odor and moisture!  Comes in a set of two and you can choose from golf, soccer, and baseball styles in an ocean breeze scent, or the basketball in pine scent. $8 at FredFlare...

A German footballer gets in trouble for turning his goal celebration into an advertisement for Red Bull. Because advertising should only be done on jerseys, shoes, balls, fields, seats, every available blank space... [The Spoiler]...

Working out delays effects of aging Many people think of stiff joints and slow movement as just normal parts of aging, but if people keep up healthy, active lifestyles as they age, they can ward off some of those health problems, according to the Mayo Clinic Health Letter. People of any age can star...

This is brilliant. An alert and eager ball boy helps an Israeli soccer team burn an opponent for a goal. Also, did you know all Israeli sportscasters are bald by law? [TotalProSports]...

DIDIER DROGBA will never pass off as Chelsea’s secret weapon. His muscular running, staggering upper body strength to barge centre-halves from the ball, and thumped finishes into the top corner are all so familiar opposing defenders must shudder at the mere mention of his name. Yet, with each pass...

The Trigg County girls soccer team held their annual awards banquet Tuesday at the school cafeteria. Here is a breakdown of the awards handed out: JV JV MVP- Lauren Frazier Most Improved - Aubrey Burcham Coaches Award (93%) Taylor Butts Coaches Award (93%) Jaycee Sittig Most Versatile - Danielle Ada...

How Soccer is Ruining America: A Jeremiad (Stephen H. Webb, March 5, 2009, First Things) Soccer is running America into the ground, and there is very little anyone can do about it. Social critics have long observed that we live in a therapeutic society that treats young people as if they can do no w...

Britney Spears kicked off her Circus tour last night in New Orleans. Pictures and videos of the concert are already all over the web. Madonna swung by Hell's Kitchen gay bar The Ritz for a birthday party for her trainer Tracy Anderson accessorized with Brazilian Jesus Luz. Jesus' new workout buddy i...