U.S. Soccer, which failed to qualify a men’s team for the London Olympics, takes its shot this month, starting with a match Thursday night against Canada.
The Giants said on Thursday that there was no timetable for Cruz’s return to the lineup after he reinjured a left calf strain working out with the team on Wednesday.
Traveling with a delegation of 220 people for a meeting with the Dolphins has required months of preparations involving supplies, hotel arrangements, airport procedures and clothing care.
Toronto had not been in the playoffs since 1993, but the mantle now passes to baseball’s Mariners, who last appeared in 2001, and football’s Bills (early 2000).
Serena Williams said she was withdrawing from the season-ending W.T.A. Finals and the China Open to take time to heal after playing through injuries all year.