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An oral history of USA-Iran at the 1998 World Cup: Political tension, teammate betrayal and humiliation
This is the story of heartache, betrayal and embarrassment from the players who lived the USA's loss to Iran at the 1998 World Cup.
Live updates from Iran vs. USA
It's simple for the USMNT and Iran: Win and advance to the knockout round. Lose and go home.
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NFL RANKINGS
The 25 under 25 rankings: We stacked the NFL's best young players, and four QBs make the list
We ranked the top 25 players in the NFL under the age of 25, plus 10 honorable mentions and a few snubs who could have made the cut.
Power Rankings: Winners, losers and expectations for all 32 teams
What can you expect from your favorite team the rest of the season? Plus, there's a change in our top five.
STEPHEN A. IS ALL FIRED UP
Stephen A.: Cowboys scared they can't get it done without OBJ
Stephen A. and Keyshawn get heated debating Von Miller's impact on Bills
WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD
TUESDAY'S MATCHES
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF
RANKINGS REVEAL: 7 P.M. ET ON ESPN
Key CFP questions: Who's No. 1? Where do Ohio State and Alabama land?
The critical second-to-last CFP rankings reveal will help clarify exactly what is on the line and for whom during Championship Week.
What Connelly's formula says the latest CFP rankings will look like
There's a path to a drama-free playoff field, but projections say it's more likely to get messy ... Alabama is lurking.
CFP TALK
Can TCU still reach CFP with a loss this weekend?
Stephen A. makes the case for Alabama getting in if TCU or USC loses
MLB FREE AGENCY
Making the perfect offseason moves for five interesting teams
We plot out the moves to make -- and avoid -- for a number of clubs that could define the winter.
Aaron Judge should sign WHERE?! Ranking all 30 MLB teams
We look at what each potential destination does -- and doesn't -- bring to the table for the biggest free agent.
THE HOOP COLLECTIVE
The Clippers are committed to the Kawhi experience -- for better or worse
The Clips put in all their chips on Kawhi Leonard, the Bucks' MVP isn't letting a ladder get in his way and Golden State's return to winning in this week's The Hoop Collective.
A LOW POINT FOR LAKERS?
Why Stephen A. puts blame on LeBron and AD for Lakers' loss
Pacers stun Lakers on Andrew Nembhard's buzzer-beating 3
Top Headlines
- Qatari official puts WC worker deaths at 400-500
- Tiger dishes on injuries, playing plans, LIV feud
- Jones: Cowboys unfazed by OBJ plane incident
- Source: Eagles' Gardner-Johnson injured kidney
- HS athlete's wrongful death suit settles for $10M
- Sources: Rose Bowl given Wed. deadline for CFP
- Saturday defends clock management in Colts' loss
- FIFA tech confirms Ronaldo did not score header
- Making perfect moves for 5 MLB teams
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ICYMI
Steph gets T'd up from the bench for celebrating
Steph Curry receives technical foul after celebrating Donte DiVincenzo's 3-pointer.
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World Cup 2022 is the closest, most entertaining in decades, but France and Brazil remain clear favorites
Despite the 2022 World Cup churning out a ridiculous amount of upsets, drama and intrigue, one thing remains constant: France and Brazil still look like the best teams in the world.
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NFL Top 25 Under 25: Ranking best players 24 years old or younger
Who are the best players in the NFL currently 24 years old or younger? We ranked the top 25, plus 10 honorable mentions and a few snubs who could have made the cut.
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The five NBA players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2023
These young stars might want to start packing their winter coats for a trip to Salt Lake City in February.
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2022 World Cup guide: Star players, must-see games, betting and more
Here's a chance to catch up on everything before the 2022 world Cup begins -- must-see games, betting, players to watch and more.
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Kyler Murray meets boy he inspired during cancer treatment
14-year-old Hector Nahle hugged, talked and played catch with Murray before the Cardinals' 'Monday Night Football' game against the San Francisco 49ers.
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When will LeBron James break the NBA's career points record?
LeBron is less than 1,000 points away from breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record. We have the latest stats and projections as the Lakers star chases down the milestone.
