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NRL rejects FFA's World Cup proposal

Tom Wald

Australia's bid to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cups has hit a snag with the NRL rejecting a proposed schedule from Football Federation Australia.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Superstars among decade's top players

ESPN RISE Magazine

Before turning the page to a new decade, ESPN RISE takes a look back at the most exciting and influential high school athletes from the past 10 years.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

The ESPNsoccernet Podcast and Fantasy Podcast

Listen to our Podcast for the latest news, views and previews every Monday throughout the summer.

Story | December 07, 2009

FFA boss moves to ease AFL, NRL concerns

Football Federation Australia CEO Ben Buckley has moved to ease concerns that hosting the 2018 or 2022 World Cups could force the cancellation of an AFL season.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Slovakia to rely on discipline

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Bereft of gifted stars, with the exception of Napoli's Marek Hamsik, Slovakia will rely on a well-organized foundation of defensive discipline. Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009

Nebraska's special teams key to Big 12 title game

Tim Griffin, Big 12

...one of Nebraska's biggest weapons. Henery is one of the rarest of all species in college football -- a combination kicker and punter who is proficient at both. His ability to place the ball inside...

Blog | December 04, 2009

World shakers

Jeff Bradley, Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre, ESPN The Magazine

ESPN The Magazine's December 14 issue looks at five key players and teams to watch in the 2010 World Cup. Among them? Didier Drogba, Pato, Torres, Pique, and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Australia seeks redemption for 2006 Cup

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Australia lacks a World Cup pedigree, but it's an experienced club with an ax to grind, writes Mark Young.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Considering the 'impact' of the draw

Nate Silver, Special to ESPN.com

Soccer Power Index: Nate Silver considers the "impact" of the World Cup draw using a new statistic of his own creation.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

ESPN RISE Athletes of the Week

Mark Tennis, ESPN RISE

Cross country runners Ammar Moussa of Arcadia (Arcadia, Calif.) and Aisling Cuffe of Cornwall Central (New Windsor, N.Y.). are the ESPN RISE National Boys & Girls Athletes of the Week.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Unseeded U.S. faces anxious draw wait

Associated Press

Friday's World Cup draw could go a long way to determining whether the Americans get out of the first round next June in South Africa or make a quick exit as they did in 2006.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Ireland upset over Blatter's comments

ESPN.com news services

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologized to the Irish soccer federation for his comments on Ireland's loss to France in a World Cup playoff

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Domestic case jeorpardizes participation

Associated Press

Chile could be kicked out of the World Cup unless Chilean club Rangers drops a court case by Dec. 3 contesting its disputed demotion to the second division of the national soccer league.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

FIFA: No extra refs at World Cup

Associated Press

FIFA rejected the use of extra match officials at the 2010 World Cup on Wednesday, instead opening a disciplinary case against France's Thierry Henry for a hand ball in the World Cup playoff against Ireland.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009