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Why Soccer Makes More Sense Once You Follow the Stakes

Why Soccer Makes More Sense Once You Follow the Stakes

For many Americans, soccer can seem slow or confusing. But understanding the high-stakes drama of league tables and relegation changes everything.
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Soccer-Southampton set to pay heaviest price for sporting espionage

Soccer-Southampton set to pay heaviest price for sporting espionage

May 20 (Reuters) - Several sports teams around the world have paid a hefty price for spying on their opponents over the years but the potential financial cost to English soccer club Southampton for their infraction could be the heaviest.
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Why the World Cup Is Perfect for People Who Only Watch Big Events

Why the World Cup Is Perfect for People Who Only Watch Big Events

The World Cup is the rare sporting event that welcomes casual fans. Here’s why its structure, stakes, and global scale make it perfect for you.
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How the World Cup Honors Tradition Like College Football Does

How the World Cup Honors Tradition Like College Football Does

Explore the surprising cultural parallels between the FIFA World Cup and American college football, from iconic rivalries to sacred rituals.
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What “Cap” Means in Soccer, and Why It Matters

What “Cap” Means in Soccer, and Why It Matters

Ever heard a soccer announcer mention 'caps' and wondered what they meant? We explain the history and significance of this key term.
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Sporticast: What Arsenal’s Win Means for EPL’s American Owners

Sporticast: What Arsenal’s Win Means for EPL’s American Owners

On the 554th Sporticast episode, Kurt Badenhausen and Jacob Feldman fill in for Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including Arsenal’s first Premier League championship in 22 years. The north London club is owned by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which owns one of the […]
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World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know

World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know

After more than 30 years, the World Cup is back in Boston
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Why One Defender’s Bad Day Can Change a Tournament

Why One Defender’s Bad Day Can Change a Tournament

A single mistake from a defender can undo years of work in a knockout tournament. Here’s a look at the psychology and high stakes of football's cruelest reality.
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New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets

New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets

Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer’s high-priced World Cup
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Why World Cup Elimination Feels Different From U.S. Playoffs

Why World Cup Elimination Feels Different From U.S. Playoffs

Exploring the unique heartbreak of a World Cup exit compared to the familiar pain of American playoffs, from the four-year cycle to national pride.
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USMNT midweek viewing guide: Adams vs. Man City

USMNT midweek viewing guide: Adams vs. Man City

Follow along with all the USMNT action this week.
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Guardiola expected to leave City after this season with Maresca to take over, according to reports

Guardiola expected to leave City after this season with Maresca to take over, according to reports

Pep Guardiola’s record-breaking, 10-year tenure at Manchester City might be coming to a close according to reports in the British media