Weekend Briefs....

U.S. women's national soccer team G Hope Solo "was reinstated" to the team, "ending a 30-day suspension that had left her participation in this summer's World Cup in doubt" (LATIMES.com, 2/21).

NASCAR driver Danica Patrick will "join the Fox Sports 1 booth as an analyst during the June 13th Xfinity Series race" at Michigan Int'l Speedway for "the entire race" (USATODAY.com, 2/21).

The Ducks today will "unveil the name and logo of their new San Diego AHL affiliate" during Hockeyfest at the Valley View Casino Center (SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE, 2/21).

Thousands of Rays fans yesterday "streamed into Tropicana Field ... for Fan Fest, where they could buy tickets, take batting practice and run the bases" (TAMPA BAY TIMES, 2/22).

Hundreds of friends, family members and teammates gathered yesterday in Mississauga, Ontario, "to pay tribute to the life and career" of late NHLer Steve Montador, who "died last weekend at the age of 35" (CP, 2/21).