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The United States men exit the World Cup knowing they inspired a nation to believe they could win it all one day

Despite a heartbreaking World Cup exit, the U.S. men's national team leaves behind something bigger than wins and losses—a renewed sense of pride, unity, and belief among American soccer fans.

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The USA takes a 2-0 lead over Australia in high-stakes World Cup showdown

The United States built a commanding 2-0 lead over Australia in Seattle, capitalizing on an early own goal and a set-piece header from Alex Freeman in a physical, high-tempo World Cup clash.

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A potentially feisty World Cup showdown awaits USA-Australia in Seattle

Tensions from a heated pre-World Cup friendly linger as the United States prepares to face Australia in a high-stakes group-stage clash, with questions swirling around Christian Pulisic's fitness and the Americans' physical edge.

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Deion Sanders keeps baseball ‘close to’ him as he recovers from life-altering cancer scare ahead of Colorado’s season kickoff

In his heyday within the global spotlight, no one in the sporting world multitasked better than Deion Sanders. A unicorn within the white lines, “Prime Time” dominated opponents and singlehandedly got fans out of their seats with his unmatched athletic ability in both MLB and NFL stadiums.

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe out at ESPN just weeks after settling sexual assault and battery lawsuit

Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe out at ESPN just weeks after settling sexual assault and battery lawsuit

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Pro Football Hall of Famer and podcast star Shannon Sharpe settles sexual assault and battery lawsuit

Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe has reached a settlement with the anonymous woman who filed a lawsuit against the famed tight end, accusing him of multiple instances of assault, sexual assault, battery and sexual battery, according to a statement from the accuser’s attorney on Friday.

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Mike McCarthy out as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, per multiple reports

“America’s Team” is reportedly hiring. After five seasons, head coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys are going their separate ways, according to multiple reports. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero was the first to detail the split.

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Basketball star Dikembe Mutombo, known for his shot-blocking skill and famed finger wave, dies at 58

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, according to the NBA.

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American sprinter Noah Lyles says he tested positive for Covid-19, ran 200-meter race anyway

American sprinter Noah Lyles has confirmed that he tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this week and ran in Thursday night’s 200-meter race anyway.

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NBA and Denver Police ‘looking into’ reported incident involving brother of two-time MVP Nikola Jokić

A spokesperson says the NBA is “looking into” an apparent incident involving Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić’s brother, Strahinja Jokić, which happened after the Nuggets won their home game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

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