Texas parents defend daughter, 11, after critics blast her rendition of national anthem

The parents of an 11-year-old Texas girl who has been criticized for her rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” at a Major League Soccer match are defending their daughter amid “mean and hateful” attacks, they told us. Harper Gruzins, of Coppell, Texas, admitted it wasn’t her “best performance” at Saturday’s Dallas-Los Angeles soccer match, but said […]

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Man City contesting Adebayor improper conduct charge

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has confirmed the English Premier League club will contest the improper conduct charge handed out to striker Emmanuel Adebayor by the Football Association. The Togo international was charged following his goal celebration in City’s 4-2 victory over his former club Arsenal at Eastlands last weekend

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