A Study In Winning: Matt Freese’s Harvard Days Helped The U.S. Take A Big Step

Doug McIntyre Soccer Journalist MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Freese went into Sunday’s penalty shootout against Costa Rica fully understanding the stakes. If the U.S. goalkeeper wanted to give his team a chance to win the match and advance to Wednesday’s Gold Cup semifinal against Guatemala, he knew he’d have to outperform legendary Ticos backstop Keylor Navas,…

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Knies Long-Term, Marchand’s DNA & Ekblad Raises Questions – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs head into July with more clarity in some areas and more speculation in others. With Mitch Marner’s exit looking increasingly inevitable, management is starting to reshape the roster around a new mix of youth, grit, and (they hope) better playoff results. Related: Maple Leafs Sign Matthew Knies to a 6-Year Extension…

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