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- USA booted from World Cup: How good are the Americans, really?
The USA lost to Belgium in the World Cup Tuesday, ending a tournament that showed signs of progress. But the same old weaknesses kept popping up, too.
- USA shows its promise in 15 minutes of fury against Belgium
The USA was knocked out of the World Cup, 2-1, in extra time against Belgium. America was on its heels for most of the game, but the final 15 minutes were heart-stopping.
- USA falls to Germany, but advances: Time to take off training wheels?
Germany beat the USA, 1-0, without much trouble Thursday, but the Americans still advance to the second round of the World Cup to face Belgium. The good news? They have to win.
- Supreme Court declines to hear plea for sports betting in N.J.
The Supreme Court let stand an injunction blocking New Jersey from legalizing sports betting. Pro sports associations argue that gambling undercuts the integrity of games.
- Why good outweighs the bad for USA in heartbreaking Portugal draw
The USA gave up the latest non-overtime goal in World Cup history to draw with Portugal, 2-2, Sunday night. But it played with composure looked dangerous.
- In World Cup win over Ghana, only hints of USA's 'American revolution'
Coach Jürgen Klinsmann wants to revolutionize the way Team USA plays soccer. The 2-1 World Cup win over Ghana was an important step, but low on style points.
- USA vs. Ghana: Why is so much of the US team German?
To replace a 'lost generation' of young US players, America's German coach, Jürgen Klinsmann, has had to look to his homeland to build tomorrow's stars at this World Cup.
- NBA Finals: Spurs personify teamwork, resulting in another championship
The San Antonio Spurs put on a clinic in front of their hometown fans in soundly defeating the Miami Heat Sunday night at the AT&T Center to win their fifth NBA championship.
- FocusWorld Cup: Is America a real soccer nation? Increasingly, yes.
The World Cup highlights the gap in soccer interest between America and the world. But the gap is shrinking, and soccer-mad Portland offers a glimpse of what could lie ahead.
- L.A. Kings beat Rangers: Is Hollywood now America’s Hockeytown?
The Los Angeles Kings knocked off the New York Rangers in a second overtime Friday night, putting the Left Coast club at the top of the NHL heap. It’s a feat even Wayne Gretzky couldn’t pull off.
- Spurs humble Heat in blowout win
The San Antonio Spurs are now within one win in the 2014 NBA Finals with a 107-86 humbling of the Miami Heat last night at Miami's American Airlines Arena. The series now shifts back to San Antonio for Game 5 on Sunday. Broadcasts can be seen on ABC.
- World Cup 2014: Does America really have no chance?
World Cup 2014 begins Thursday in Brazil. The US coach has said his team has no chance to win the tournament. Ironically, it's a sign of how far US soccer has come.
- Is Donald Sterling mentally competent? Court date is set to decide.
The wife of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is asking a court to affirm mental incompetence on his part. The legal proceedings could be messy.
- Donald Sterling revives suit against NBA. Does he have legal leg to stand on?
The complaint by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling alleges breach of contract and antitrust violations. In the end, however, some say the court of public opinion may matter more than the court of law.
- NBA Finals: Missed free throws help Heat beat Spurs in Game 2
A flagrant foul on Tony Parker in the fourth quarter unsettled San Antonio and, along with 35 points from LeBron James, the Miami Heat evened the NBA Finals series with the Spurs.
- Shelby Osborne: College football's first female defensive back
Shelby Osborne: Football is her passion and she joins the thin ranks of women in men's college football. Most women have played as kickers. Is Shelby Osborne creating a new normal?
- Belmont Stakes 2014: Can California Chrome go the distance?
Belmont Stakes 2014: California Chrome could become the 12th Triple Crown champion with a win in the Belmont Stakes early Saturday evening in New York. Can California Chrome make history?
- Stanley Cup fever in New York and L.A.: 3,000 miles and worlds apart
The L.A. Kings lead 1-0 in the Stanley Cup Finals, but at the Flying Puck in New York, a sports haunt for those who bleed Ranger blue, a passion gap is evident. One fan is adamant: 'I’m tellin’ ya, Rangers in six!'
- NBA Finals Game 1: Spurs beat the Heat―in more ways than one.
The San Antonio Spurs overcame a faulty air conditioning system at their home AT&T Center to outlast an overheated Miami Heat, 110-95 in game one of the NBA Finals. Game two is being broadcast Sunday night on ABC.
- Improbable vs. unstoppable: How NHL got its dream Stanley Cup final
The New York Rangers will face the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final Wednesday. It's a glamor showdown, but the team with all the tradition is also the big underdog.