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Stopped by training the other day at Rio Tinto and was fortunate enough to get up on the catwalk underneath the lights.... Definitely a different view on the everyday sessions.

Being on the "other" side now and doing things from the TV perspective, you start to get a feeling for what goes on behind the scenes in the build up to "Opening Day" as opposed to just worrying about playing the game.... I headed over to Rio Tinto Stadium this morning to pick up a couple things (Parking passes, tix, etc.), catch some of the Friday ...

Sometimes inspiration can strike in random ways. And being open to being inspired means that you never know when and where it will hit you. With that in mind, I hit the flea market at Fairfax and Melrose to poke around, dig through some crates and enjoy a lazy day surrounded by things that a lot of folks would never give a second look at. (more...)

Been a pretty interesting week getting to hear about what's in the pipeline for both Adidas and Major League Soccer in the upcoming months.... But getting some beach soccer in with Dante Washington, Bobby Rhine, Will Kuhns and Brad Feldman after our full day of meetings in Ft. Lauderdale might just have been the highlight.  And I've gotta give ...

Walken does this like only he can... [via]

Philadelphia Flyers players juggle a soccer ball in the concourse at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts today, ahead of the NHL's Winter Classic hockey game to be played tomorrow afternoon. Check out the Pittsburgh Penguins kicking it around in San Jose after the jump. (more...)

Without doubt one of the best videos I have seen in a long time. These cats went all in with their attempt at bringing some California culture to the fields of Serbia. There's nothing like a bit of self ingenuity to accomplish your goals. [OKS]

I have no idea where to even start with this so I'll just state some facts. This kid is five years old He is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the fastest ever 10-meter walk with a weight ball between the legs (I'm not even sure what that means) He has some pretty impressive gymnastic skills - although not sure that he should be ...