Thank You, Veterans (And News From Around The World)

I would like to wish all U.S. military veterans and all current service men and women a very happy Veteran's Day. I appreciate all that you do for our country and our freedom. Our nation maintains its strength with your amazing efforts and sacrifices.

Now on to something that means very little when compared to the work the people in our armed forces accomplish: sport.

In the last 24 hours there have been some major developments in the world of soccer.

The biggest news came out of Germany early Tuesday evening. Hannover 96 and Germany National Team goalkeeper Robert Enke, 32, died after throwing himself into the path of an oncoming train near Hannover.

Enke was expected to be between the sticks for Germany in next summer's World Cup. His loss is one of great shock and I'm sure it is going to take some time for his family to come to grips with this tragedy. His story and how he hid his depression for years makes you wonder if others in soccer are suffering like he did.

Today, his wife, Teresa, addressed the media about his condition before his death. An excerpt from the press conference is below:



In other news, U.S. Men's National Team forward Charlie Davies was released from the hospital yesterday after nearly a month receiving treatment for injuries sustained in an Oct. 13 car crash.

The accident left one dead and Davies with multiple broken bones and a lacerated bladder.

Expected recovery for Davies is between six to 12 months. This leaves very little time to get ready in time for South Africa. But at this rate, Davies shouldn't expect to be in Bob Bradley's U.S. squad for the 2010 World Cup; he should just feel lucky to even be alive.