American soccer players abroad

With the major European seasons, as well as the Mexican playoffs, winding down, today’s roundup is the final one until the 2012-13 campaigns commence in August. On Tuesday, Juergen Klinsmann will name many of the players on this list to the U.S. national team training camp roster. Workouts begin this week in Orlando. (He will announce the MLS players Sunday.) Read full article >>

North Lake sport briefs: South Shore Steelheads seek 14U baseball players

Andrean holding sport camps this summer

Loomis: Brees deal has to be right for both sides

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says he isn't taking any of Drew Brees' recent complaints about the slow pace of contract negotiations personally.

Area sports reports

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Bullllettiin Boarrd

BASKETBALL REDNMF RECREATION is looking for basketball players to play on Saturdays. Full court, full press, full fun. For more information, call 1-646- 872-8392, or visit www.leaguelineup.com/redbball . read more