Ten facts about Wayne Rooney's destination - Nike World

Even for someone used to the state-of-the-art facilities at United's Carrington training HQ, Rooney is bound to be impressed by what he finds. Here, Press Association Sport lists 10 facts about the striker's latest destination.

Near Lake Tahoe There's a Bear So Tough, Bullets Bounce Off His Head

In hot pursuit of a notorious burglar along the shores of Lake Tahoe this year, Carl Lackey organized a night patrol to catch the perp. His tools included a fire extinguisher, pepper spray and two dogs that respond only to commands in Russian.

Lots of love for Jimmy Conway

Jimmy Conway would probably be a little embarrassed by all the fuss. A lot of friends and family are going to a lot of trouble to pay tribute to the local soccer legend, who turned 64 on Tuesday.

My very short-lived Portland Timbers career

I’ve always admired the Portland Timbers organization, as they impress me with their desire to be an integral part of the soccer community. One of the programs they started last season was a Fantasy camp, giving fans of every skill level the chance to play on the same pitch with their idols.

U.S. vs. England: A goal no one will forget

It was one of the best moments of Clint Dempsey's career. And one of the worst of Robert Green's life.

Kids take center stage at Fred Meyer Junior Parade

After stepping off a yellow school bus and encountering pirates, clowns, princesses and llamas, 8-year-old Meghan Carder-Greig peeked shyly from her tortoiseshell glasses.

Dempsey: A real American hero?

Clint Dempsey, the fourth of five born to a family of humble means in the small east Texas town of Nacogdoches, is the key to American success in the world’s game. Establishing himself overseas in a way that has proven difficult for USA players past and present, Dempsey – tireless and occasionally ill-tempered out on the pitch – has the ability to inspire his teammates, to turn on the fans and to turn an American team, known primarily for rough and ready endeavour, into something more, something a bit special.