Nancy Armour
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USWNT's Megan Rapinoe gets ultimate honor: a LEGO figurine
Megan Rapinoe is one of four women soccer players in LEGO's new Icons of Play set, designed to empower young girls and break down stereotypes → Read More
FIFA approves rainbow-colored captain's armband for 2023 World Cup, along with 7 others
FIFA approves eight captain's armband, including one similar in design and color to the OneLove band forbidden at the men's World Cup last year. → Read More
Simone Biles returning to competition three years after Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles in the field for the U.S. Classic, a qualifying meet for the U.S. gymnastics championships. It will be her first competition since Tokyo. → Read More
The World Cup begins in a month. Here's everything you need to know.
The World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the first women's tournament to be played in two countries, begins in a month and runs through Aug. 20. → Read More
FIFA needs to step up, take real action against Mexico fans for homophobic slur
If FIFA and Concacaf don't take strong action now to end the slurs once and for all, their cowardice is as contemptible as the chant itself. → Read More
Becky Sauerbrunn is nearly indispensable for USWNT. Can they win World Cup without her?
Becky Sauerbrunn is not only one of the best center backs in the world, she's the consummate leader for the USWNT. → Read More
Like it or not, bringing Gregg Berhalter back makes sense for U.S. men's soccer team
Anyone surprised, or angry, Gregg Berhalter will return as coach of the USMNT hasn’t been paying attention, columnist Nancy Armour writes. → Read More
New WNBA owners are shaming others into treating their players better. Good.
Treating women's sports like charity projects will no longer fly, thanks to some owners who recognize the value of their franchises. → Read More
U.S. Center for SafeSport was created to protect athletes from abuse. But is it working?
Tasked with protecting athletes at Olympic and youth levels, U.S. Center for SafeSport criticized for delayed investigations, lack of transparency. → Read More
States' laws hostile to women's rights not a barrier to hosting sports events
This year, more than two dozen NCAA championship, pro or Olympic-level sports events will be in states with restrictive laws on reproductive rights. → Read More
Tony Dungy shows his true values with hateful tweet that puts transgender kids at risk
Tony Dungy echoed the conspiracy theory targeting transgender youth that's been spread by right-wing extremists and opportunistic politicians. → Read More
Argentina, Lionel Messi win wild World Cup final on penalty kicks against France
The Argentines claim their third world championship on Sunday in wild final against France, the first World Cup of Lionel Messi's storied career. → Read More
USMNT finally looks its age in World Cup loss to the Netherlands
US men exit in the round of 16 again. Since returning to the World Cup in 1990 after a 40-year absence, they have won just one knockout round game. → Read More
Netherlands knocks off USMNT in World Cup round of 16 with dominating 3-1 win
Christian Pulisic played but was not in top form after suffering an injury and the USMNT missed too many chances to score. → Read More
Three keys for the USMNT to beat the Netherlands in World Cup Round of 16
Standout defense, Christian Pulisic and plenty of stamina are keys for the USMNT during Saturday's World Cup knockout game against the Netherlands. → Read More
USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter says it 'looks pretty good' for Christian Pulisic to play against Netherlands
Expect Christian Pulisic to be with the U.S. men when they take on the Netherlands in the round of 16. → Read More
USMNT advances to World Cup knockout rounds as Christian Pulisic goal secures win vs. Iran
As the second-place finisher in the World Cup Group B, the USMNT will play the Netherlands on Saturday. → Read More
Just win, baby. USMNT knows exactly what it needs to do to advance at World Cup
In the modern era, USMNT has advanced to World Cup's knockout rounds every time it's finished group stage with four points or more. → Read More
USMNT earns point, and some massive respect, in 0-0 draw with England at World Cup
U.S. men have now drawn with England twice in the World Cup. The 0-0 result Friday follows a 1-1 draw at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. → Read More
Guillermo Ochoa saves the day (again) for Mexico, stopping Robert Lewandowski in World Cup draw
The Mexicans earned a draw after goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa stopped one of the world's best strikers. → Read More