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Bruce Arena, seen on the sidelines before a game against Jamaica this summer.

After Devastating Loss, Bruce Arena Steps Down As U.S. Men's Soccer Coach

12:14pm October 13, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Just days after a stunning upset knocked the team from World Cup contention for the first time in decades, Arena said he's leaving the role: "We didn't get the job done, and I accept responsibility."

NCAA Panel 'Could Not Conclude' There Were Violations In Landmark UNC Case

12:10pm October 13, 2017

by Associated Press

The University of North Carolina has avoided major penalties after an NCAA infractions committee panel "could not conclude" there were academic violations in the multi-year case focused on irregula

Sources: NCAA To Release UNC Academic Case Ruling Friday

2:29pm October 12, 2017

by Aaron Beard, Associated Press

The NCAA infractions committee panel handling North Carolina's multi-year academic case plans to release its ruling Friday, three people with knowledge of the investigation said.

A raucous crowd cheers for Team USA during a Tuesday, July 1, 2014 World Cup soccer match between the U.S. and Belgium at a public viewing party in Detroit, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. For many fans during next year's U.S.-free World Cup, it'll be just another

How The U.S. Men Missed The World Cup, And What It Means For Soccer In America

9:47am October 12, 2017

by Tim Webber

U.S. Soccer is likely to lose out on tens of millions in revenue, and more dual-nationals may choose to play elsewhere. Fox Sports' $425-million payout to air the next two World Cups looks rough, too.

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A History Of Activism In Baseball

5:34am October 12, 2017

The Undefeated's Rhiannon Walker talks with Steve Inskeep about the legacy of Boston Red Sox player Ted Williams and the history of social activism in professional sports.

After Devastating Loss For USMNT, What Comes Next?

4:44pm October 11, 2017

by Robert Siegel

Last night was one of the worst in U.S. men's soccer history. An embarrassing loss to Trinidad and Tobago means the team will not make the World Cup for the first time since 1986. What happens now?

Trinidad and Tobago's Alvin Jones (17) celebrates after scoring against the U.S. Tuesday, in a game that served as revenge for his team's 1989 loss to the Americans. The U.S. men are eliminated from the 2018 World Cup.

'Revenge,' Shock And Rage, After U.S. Men's Team Whiffs On World Cup

2:56pm October 11, 2017

by Bill Chappell

"We can't beat Trinidad," commentator Taylor Twellman said, before asking, "What are we doing? ... What are we doing?!?!"

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Then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem in a game against the Dallas Cowboys last year.

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We Want Your Questions On Activism In Sports

9:14am October 11, 2017

by Laura Roman

We want to hear from you. What do you want to know about the intersection of sports and activism? Tell us your questions.

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U.S. Men's Team Misses Out On 2018 World Cup Play

7:05am October 11, 2017

The Americans had good odds of making the 2018 tournament. They've been consistently in the tournament since 1990. Steve Inskeep talks to Jason Davis, host of "United States of Soccer" on SiriusXM.

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New NHL Team In Las Vegas Honors Victims Of Mass Shooting

7:05am October 11, 2017

by Tom Goldman

Las Vegas got its first major pro-sports franchise this fall with the NHL expansion team Golden Knights. The team played their first home game Tuesday night, and paid tribute to the shooting victims.