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Butler's cousin Marqueese Grayson says Butler has gotten so upset over losing a game of dominoes that he insisted on rematches until he won, causing them to miss meals. "Jimmy don't care who he plays against and where he plays them at", says veteran Heat point guard Kyle Lowry, who is the godfather to Butler's 4-year-old daughter, Rylee. AS JIMMY BUTLER dribbled the ball up the floor in the dying seconds of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals last May, he glanced over at the Heat bench to coach Erik Spoelstra. OT'S LATE August, the tail end of Jimmy Butler's summer of doing cool stuff, and Butler is drenched in sweat. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Sports Illustrated Kids discusses the trend of soccer players transitioning to American football. The article highlights the success of Brandon Aubrey, a former soccer player who has become a kicker for the Dallas Cowboys. Aubrey's story demonstrates the potential for soccer players to excel in football, as their skills in striking the ball translate well to kicking field goals. The article also notes the increasing importance of field goals in football and suggests that teams may start looking to soccer teams for potential players. [Extracted from the article]

Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has made significant investments in professional women's hockey. In addition to his ownership of the Los Angeles Sparks and involvement in women's sports, Walter established the Professional Women's Hockey League in cooperation with the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association. After buying out the Premier Hockey Federation, the sides signed a CBA that will run until 2031. The PWHL's first season was a success, with high attendance and Minnesota winning the inaugural title. Walter and his wife own all six teams in the league, and the championship trophy is called the Walter Cup. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses various aspects of the life and career of former Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo Luis Nazário de Lima (Ronaldo), and it mentions his role as the owner of the Real Valladolid Spanish soccer club. Fellow soccer players such as Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro and Ronaldo de Assis (Ronaldinho) are addressed, along with Ronaldo's accomplishments during his time as a soccer player.

The article discusses various aspects of 21-year-old American soccer player Christian Pulisic's career with the Chelsea Football Club (Chelsea) soccer team which competes in the English Premier League (F.A. Premier League), and it mentions the league's crowned-lion logo, as well as the pressures that are associated with playing in the most-watched sports league in the world. Chelsea supporters' groups in America and on social media are assessed.

While most of the league's best players traveled to Salt Lake City last February for the All-Star Game, Butler - who tied for third in win shares and was fourth in value over replacement player a season ago - was more than happy to be a snub. FEATURES Butler (above) is among the many who admire Alcaraz, one of tennis's most popular draws. JIMMY BUTLER'S friendship with tennis phencm Caries Alcaraz started with his disinterest in being an NBA Ail-Star. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the life and career of the late New York, New York-born soccer player Eddy Hamel who was killed by the Nazis at the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1943. According to the article, Hamel was a former star winger for Holland's Ajax soccer club prior to his arrest in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It states that Hamel, who was nicknamed "Belhamel" (Ringleader), was unable to prove his American citizenship before being sent to the Auschwitz camp with his wife and twin sons.

The article examines the rise of abusive sports fan behavior. It describes instances where racist comments were made by fans against soccer players in Europe. It also discusses actions taken by the National Basketball Association and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association to address racist and biased fan behavior.

The article discusses how many of the goals that have been scored by players in the 2018 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament have come from set piece formations involving corner kicks and free kicks, and it examines why some teams fail to devote a great deal of time to the practice of set pieces. According to the article, the national soccer teams from England, Spain, and Australia have all had over three goal-scoring chances per 90 minutes of game time from set piece plays.

The article discusses the relationship between various professional football players in the National Football League (NFL) who will actively watch and cheer professional soccer players during the 2018 FIFA World Cup who likewise follow the exploits of NFL players including soccer player Harry Kane and football player Ndamukong Suh.

The article discusses 19-year-old American soccer player Christian Pulisic's athletic skills, and it mentions the U.S. men's national soccer team's failure to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia. According to the article, several F.A. Premier League soccer teams are interested in acquiring Pulisic by paying a multi-million dollar transfer fee. Pulisic's role on the Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA German soccer team is assessed.

The article focuses on the soccer player Ike Opara who was dogged by injuries and stayed healthy in 2017 and established as one of the best players in Major League Soccer (MLA). Topics discussed include national title with Wake Forest as a freshman in 2007 won by Opara, football linebacker Thomas Davis who tore his anterior cruciate ligament and dedication of Opara towards sports.

The article offers information related to Dom Dwyer, an English-American soccer player who plays as a forward for Orlando City SC and the U.S. men's national soccer team. It mentions that Dwyer won the MLS Cup with Kansas City in 2013. It discusses how he get a chance to join wife Sydney Leroux in representing the U.S.

The article discusses the career of Brazilian soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. (Neymar) in relation to the preparations for the FIFA World Cup event in Russia in 2018, and it mentions fellow soccer players Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. According to the article, Neymar was named as the most marketable athlete in the world in 2013 and he was included in "Time" Magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people in 2017. Social media and Neymar's performance in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil are assessed.

The article discusses the efforts of the survivors of an airplane crash involving the Chapecoense Brazilian soccer team in November 2016 to carry on with their lives, and it mentions how soccer player Hélio Zampier Neto was one of six passengers who survived the accident. The team's relationship with host city Chapecó, Brazil is addressed, along with the success of the Brazilian soccer team prior to the crash and deceased players such as Marcos Danilo Padilha.

The article focuses on performance of basketball player Jonathon Simmons of the San Antonio Spurs basketball team, along with performances of soccer players Noel Ott of Switzerland and Amir Akbari of Iran during the quarterfinals of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

The article discusses the talent of 18-year-old American-born soccer player Christian Pulisic as of 2016, and it mentions Pulisic's roles on the Borussia Dortmund and U.S. national soccer teams. According to the article, Pulisic is the best American male soccer prospect since player Landon Donovan. Pulisic's confidence is addressed, along with his endorsement deal with the Nike Inc. athletic products company. An international transfer rule involving young soccer players is assessed.

The article discusses various topics related to the National Football League (NFL) in the U.S. as of September 2016. Topics discussed include Dwayne Harris, football wide receiver and return specialist for the New York Giants, signed as a return specialist in 2015, performance of Jeremy Langford, football running back for the Chicago Bears of the NFL, in 2015 and performance of Kirk Cousins, quarterback for the Washington Redskins of the NFL, in 2015.

The article discusses the author's views role as a star player on Argentina's national soccer team, and it mentions his views about playing in the 2016 Copa América soccer tournament which will be held in America and feature 16 national teams. According to the article, Argentina will face Chile's soccer team in a match on June 6, 2016 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The efforts to secure a tournament title trophy for Argentina are examined, along with the claim that the author has been named the best soccer player in the world five times during his career.

The article discusses soccer players Julian Green, DeAndre Yedlin, and John Brooks' influence on the U.S. soccer team and their performance in the 2014 World Cup. Topics include details on the players' role as the youngest on the U.S. World Cup team, details on the U.S. team's performance in the World Cup, and speculation on the futures of these players.

The article focuses on former woman soccer player Briana Scurry. Scurry's success as the goalkeeper for the U.S. national team from 1994-2008 is examined. A brain concussion suffered by Scurry in 2010 which forced her retirement from the sport and resulted in mental depression and surgery on her occipital nerve in the neck is considered. Scurry's work publicizing the risk of brain concussion in girl and female high school soccer players is examined.

The article focuses on soccer player Michael Bradley. An exhibition game of the U.S. national team against Turkey is examined to illustrate Bradley's importance to the team on both offense and defense in his role as a midfielder. Bradley's relationship with his father Bob, a soccer coach, is examined. Bradley's decision to leave his professional team in Italy to play for the Toronto, Ontario team in the league Major League Soccer (MLS) is discussed.

The article presents information on the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament. Changes in the tournament compared to the 2010 tournament including a different ball, the use of instant replay and the event's theme song are examined. A chart is presented offering the forecasting of sportswriter Grant Wahl, who predicts Argentina will will the event. Players likely to take penalty kicks are discussed including Eden Hazard of Belgium, Clint Dempsey of the U.S. and Mario Balotelli of Italy.

The article discusses the U.S. national soccer team which will compete in the 2014 World Cup tournament. Brief profiles are presented of all 23 players including forwards Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey and goalkeeper Tim Howard. A diagram is offered of the team formation usually employed by coach Jürgen Klinsmann.

The article focuses on soccer player Luis Suárez. Suárez's status as the most important player on Uruguay's national team in the 2014 World Cup tournament is examined. A contrast is considered between Suárez's abilities as a player, particularly his 2013-2014 season with the Liverpool team in England's Premier League, in which he tied a league record with 31 goals scored and won its Player of the Year Award, and actions including biting opponents and insulting one with a racial slur for which he has been suspended by the Premier League and have earned him a poor reputation with fans. Suárez says his goal for his career is to change his image.

The article focuses on former Brazilian soccer player Pele. Pele is depicted making a television commercial for the fast food chain restaurant Subway to illustrate his many advertising endorsements which serve as his primary source of income in 2014. Pele's status as a player widely considered one of if not the best in soccer history is examined.

The article presents a profile of soccer player Michael Bradley. A goal scored by Bradley for the U.S. national team in the 2010 World Cup tournament is cited to illustrate his role as a midfielder for the U.S. team in the 2014 World Cup. It is noted that Bradley's father Bob is a soccer coach. Bradley's professional career for teams in Europe, particularly his 2012 signing with Italian team AS Roma, is examined. Bradley discusses his 2014 decision to return to North America to play for the Toronto FC team of Major League Soccer (MLS).

The article discusses Bosnia's national soccer team and its qualification for the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament. The impact of the civil war in Bosnia and other countries of the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s is examined, and it is noted that many of the players on the 2014 team are children of refugees from the war who grew up in other countries. The role of team coach Safet Sušic in leading Bosnia to World Cup qualification is examined.

The article focuses on Italian soccer player Mario Balotelli of the team AC Milan and Italy's national team. Balotelli's unusual status among soccer fans in that country in which he is both a hero and a victim of racial prejudice due to his being of African descent is examined. Balotelli denies some but not all rumors and reports in sports journalism in which it was stated he engaged in unconventional behavior.

The article discusses professional soccer star Thierry Henry of France and the potential impact of an organizational shakeup involving the New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer (MLS) team on their chances of winning an MLS Cup championship as of March 2013. It states that Henry, who has won several soccer championships around the world, feels that winning the MLS Cup is more difficult than any other league championship. Red Bulls head coach Mike Petke is also mentioned.

The article focuses on U.S. soccer player Hérculez Gómez. Gómez's experience as a player for the Santo Laguna soccer team located in Torreón, Mexico is considered, particularly the contrast between the success he has enjoyed as a player for that team and his restricted daily life due to the extremely high rate of violent crime in the city generated by organized crime and drug traffic.

The article considers the four national soccer teams in Group A of the soccer tournament of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. A summary is presented on the notable players and the manager of each team and sports forecasting offered on their chances of success in the tournament. The teams of Great Britain and Uruguay are seen as the favorites to advance.

The article considers the soccer tournament of the 2012 Olympic Games to be held in London, England. The rules of the tournament limiting national soccer teams to players 23 years or older are discussed. It is noted professional soccer teams in Europe are reluctant or have refused to allow their players to participate in the Olympics. A table is presented offering sports forecasting on the tournament.

The article considers the four national soccer teams in Group D of the soccer tournament of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. A summary is presented on the notable players and the manager of each team and sports forecasting offered on their chances of success in the tournament. The teams of Spain and Japan are seen as the favorites to advance to the elimination round.

The article considers the four national soccer teams in Group C of the soccer tournament of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. A summary is presented on the notable players and the manager of each team and sports forecasting offered on their chances of success in the tournament. The teams of Brazil and Egypt are seen as the favorites to advance to the elimination round.

The article considers the four national soccer teams in Group B of the soccer tournament of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. A summary is presented on the notable players and the manager of each team and sports forecasting offered on their chances of success in the tournament. The teams of Mexico and South Korea are seen as the favorites to advance to the elimination round.

The article focuses on soccer player David Beckham and the team for which he plays, the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer (MLS). The team's successful 2011 regular season is considered, particularly the contributions of Beckham and teammate Landon Donovan. It is noted that Beckham is in the final year of a lucrative contract with the Galaxy.

The article focuses on soccer player Gerard Piqué, a center back for the soccer team Barcelona and Spain's national team. Piqué's role in Barcelona's defense, where he is customarily responsible for marking the opposing team's best forward, is considered. Piqué discusses Barcelona's training methods, stating that the team always focuses on ball control techniques and passing.

The article focuses on soccer player David Villa, a forward for the Spanish team FC Barcelona and for Spain's national team. Villa's ability to shoot equally well with either foot is discussed and attributed to his training after a right leg injury as a child soccer player. Villa's role in Barcelona's offense is examined. It is noted Villa tied as the leading goal scorer in the 2010 World Cup tournament.

The article focuses on soccer player Nemanja Vidić, a center back and team captain of the English soccer team Manchester United. It is noted that Manchester United has won the English Premier League championship three times since Vidić first came tot he team in 2005. It is noted Vidić was named player of the season in that league for 2008-2009, a rare award for a defensive player.

The article focuses on soccer player Dani Alves, a right halfback for the Spanish soccer team FC Barcelona and Brazil's national team. Alves' extreme versatility as a player is considered, particularly his significant involvement on offense for Barcelona and Brazil despite playing a primarily defensive position.

The article focuses on soccer player Lionel Messi, an inside forward for the soccer team FC Barcelona and Argentina's national team. It is noted that Messi has been named World Player of the Year by the soccer organization Federation Internationale de football association (FIFA) in both 2010 and 2011 and has the highest salary in the sport. Scoring records for both goals and assists set by Messi are considered.

The article focuses on soccer player Patrice Evra, a fullback for the English team Manchester United. Evra's role as captain of France's national team in 2010 World Cup tournament during a dispute between players and coach Raymond Domenech is examined. Evra discusses the changes made to his training habits, particularly his weight training, when he joined Manchester United in 2006.

The article focuses on soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo's physical skills at the sport are considered, particularly his speed when in possession of the ball and his ability to avoid injury. It is noted that Ronaldo's transfer from the English team Manchester United to the Spanish team Real Madrid was the most expensive in the sport's history at $130 million. Ronaldo's status as captain of Portugal's national team is seen as a reflection of his leadership ability.

The author offers opinions on soccer and soccer players. He discusses his selection of a mythical all-star team of what are said to be the 11 best players in the world. The author states he chose players who could best imitate the techniques on offense and defense, particularly passing, of the club team Barcelona and the Spanish national soccer team.

The article focuses on soccer player Charlie Davies. Davies' 2011 employment as a player for the team D.C. United of Major League Soccer (MLS) is discussed in terms of his recovery from severe injuries suffered in a 2009 automobile accident. Davies states that while he has recovered his running speed and shooting ability since the accident, he needs to improve some of his other techniques.

The article focuses on soccer player Thierry Henry of the New York Red Bulls team in Major League Soccer (MLS). Henry discusses his fondness for the relative anonymity he enjoys living in New York City compared to his former status as one of the best-known players in Europe. The improvement in the Red Bulls as a team since Henry arrived as a free agent in the summer of 2010 is discussed.

The article discusses the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament. Performances by players and national sports teams during the event's opening round considered surprising or noteworthy are described. These include the games played by the U.S. team, an upset tie between New Zealand and Italy, and the play of forward Alexis Sánchez of Chile. The strong performance of teams from South America is considered.

The article profiles Landon Donovan, a professional soccer player with the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team. A number of issues are addressed in the article including Donovan's status as a soccer prodigy when he was a boy, his professional play at the age of 17 for the Bayer Leverkusen team in Germany, and his prospects in the 2010 soccer World Cup. The talents of Donovan are compared with those of Freddy Adu, a similarly gifted soccer player who, at the age of of 20, failed to qualify for the World Cup.

The article focuses on soccer player Lionel Messi of Argentina. Messi was named European Player of the Year for 2009, and is widely considered the sport's best player. His relationship with Diego Maradona, coach of Argentina's national soccer team, is discussed. Maradona, himself once a top player, is a volatile personality who criticized Messi shortly before he became his coach.