Speed Reads....

The Biden administration this week is expected to formally announce that “no US government officials will attend the 2022 Beijing Olympics, implementing a diplomatic boycott of the games," according to sources (CNN.com, 12/6). The Washington Post last month reported a diplomatic boycott was expected.

NYCFC defeated the Union 2-1 in the MLS Eastern Conference final before a “sellout crowd of 19,487 -- the largest in Subaru Park history.” NYCFC will play in their first MLS Cup on Saturday when they play the Timbers at Providence Park (PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, 12/6).

The Baseball HOF announced six new inductees last night, among them legendary Negro Leagues figure Buck O'Neil, providing an "undeniable stamp of validation on O’Neil’s legacy." Other inductees included Gil Hodges, Minnie Minoso, Tony Oliva, Jim Kaat and Bud Fowler (K.C. STAR, 12/6).

RealResponse, the anonymous reporting platform for teams, has added several new schools including Arkansas, Boise State, NC A&T and the Univ. of San Diego (RealResponse).