U.S. WOMEN’S TEAM: BRING ON JURY TRIAL
Players for the World Cup champion women’s national team say mediation talks with the U.S. Soccer Federation in their dispute over equal pay are over.
Molly Levinson, who represents the players in matters concerning the dispute, said in a statement Wednesday that the players look forward to a jury trial.
U.S. Soccer did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday afternoon.
The players sued the federation in March, charging institutionalized gender discrimination that includes inequitable compensation when compared with their counterparts on the men’s national team. The USSF countered that pay and benefits for members of the men’s and women’s teams, bargained by separate unions, can’t be compared and said there was no basis for allegations of illegal conduct.
Rapids fall at Minnesota.
Darwin Quintero scored in the 39th minute to lead Minnesota United past the Rapids 1-0 at Allianz Field in an MLS game.
The Rapids fell to 7-13-5 for the season and next travel to Houston to face the Dynamo on Sunday night. Minnesota (12-8-5) moved into second place in the Western Conference.
Poudre’s Crespo commits to CSU.
Colorado State’s latest commitment to its 2020 class doesn’t have to travel far.
Brian Crespo, a 6-foot-7, 300-pound offensive lineman for Poudre High School, announced via Twitter on Wednesday that he will play with the Rams.
“I am proud and excited to announce that I am committing to my hometown school, Colorado State University,” he tweeted.
Crespo also received offers from Northern Colorado and New Mexico State, according to 24/7 Sports.
Governor ticketed watching Cornhuskers practice.
NEB.» The LINCOLN, University of Nebraska’s parking referees have thrown a flag after spotting Gov. Pete Ricketts’ official vehicle illegally parked outside the Cornhuskers’ football practice facility.
But after further review, the penalty called Wednesday for parking in a reserved area was overturned, and the ticket was withdrawn.
A Ricketts spokesman said university officials told the Nebraska State Patrol to park in the spot where the vehicle was ticketed and withdrew the citation “after that was made clear.”
University spokeswoman Leslie Reed said the ticket was issued due to a miscommunication and was promptly invalidated.
Ricketts was on campus to watch the team practice before their season opener against South Alabama on Aug. 31.
Buckeyes try to trademark “The.”
Ohio State University wants to trademark the word “The” when used as part of the school’s name on university merchandise.
The Columbus Dispatch reports the school submitted a trademark application this month to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
The application requests a standard character trademark for the title “The Ohio State University” that would cover various items including T-shirts, baseball caps and hats.
Liverpool wins Super Cup.
Backup goalkeeper Adrian was Liverpool’s penalty shootout hero as it beat Chelsea on penalties to win the Super Cup and kick off a new European season.
After Champions League holder Liverpool and Europa League winner Chelsea finished extra time at 2-2, Adrian made the crucial save with his leg to deny Tammy Abraham and give his team a 5-4 win on penalties in a game which finished after midnight Turkish time Thursday.