Fighting their way out of Brazil's slums

In Brazil's favelas, the children who once dreamed of soccer glory are increasingly turning to MMA. The obstacles they face are countless, but sources of inspiration are everywhere.

Boys' soccer commitment list

In an attempt to offer soccer fans the most complete recruiting coverage possible, we are offering up this incomplete list of verbal commitments.

FARE-THEE-WELL BEIJING

...leg; stories never-before-seen—Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt—and stories of friendship and bridge-building, like the U.S. synchronized swimming team carrying a "Thank you, China!" banner into the Water...

Hold on to your medals ... The Dash is checking in from Beijing

Since it's still a few weeks until college football kicks off, and since The Metric Dash is in Beijing instead of Baton Rouge, why not apply the trusty gridiron rubric to the five-ring circus? We give you the Forde-Meter Dash.

Hoosiers and Bruins land strong hauls

The verdict is in as College Soccer News takes an early look at how the 2006 incoming men's recruiting classes are shaping up.

Revenue sharing stands in way of new CBA

Trying to get the NFL owners to agree on how to share revenue has been a difficult task for Paul Tagliabue.

Matt Millen, Rasheed Wallace and Michael Barrow: Are they all idiots or did any of them have some sort of point?

Extra Point Sept. 1-15, 2002

Extra Point Sept. 1-15, 2002

Extra Point/ESPN Sportsbeat for June 1-15, 2002

Extra Point/ESPN Sportsbeat for June 1-15, 2002