FIFA turns down UEFA's age request

FIFA has turned down calls to restrict the Olympic men's soccer tournament to players 21 and under.

Draw of Davis Cup still brings out best

Despite its midmarket venues and scheduling quirks, nothing brings out the national loyalties and exceptional tennis of today's top players like Davis Cup competition.

South Korea aims to summon '02 spirit

Already an established force in Asia, South Korea is determined to prove it can consistently compete against the traditional world powers. Mark Young weighs in.

Greece ready to grind for Rehhagel

Will Greece's "Pirate Ship" of Euro 2006 set sail again, this time on a course for South Africa? Mark Young examines.

U.S. thinks records possible

U.S. bidders are planning to tell FIFA it can set World Cup attendance records if they gain the right to host the tournament in 2018 or 2022.

The World Cup wish list

Now that the procedures for Friday's World Cup draw have (finally) been set, whom do the Americans want to see in the first round next June? Because t...

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Stage is set for Proctor to become a star

Already a standout on the U-17 National Team, 16-year-old Courtney Proctor might be U.S. Soccer's next great female player

Scoring might be a problem

Goals might be a problem for North Korea in its second World Cup appearance. Mark Young weighs in.

Philly poised to replicate Seattle's success

Following the success of expansion franchise Seattle, the expectations are similarly high for Philadelphia in 2010, writes Ives Galarcep.

Ivory Coast has the right touch

Ups and downs over the years have put Ivory Coast in a good position. Mark Young weighs in.

Eto'o needs to deliver amid turmoil

Can Samuel Eto'o overcome off-pitch politics and other challenges to lead Cameroon to great heights? Mark Young weighs in.

Pregnant athletes don't have to sit out

Despite the successes of some sporting moms-to-be, controversy and uncertainty remain as to whether pregnant athletes should keep playing and training or should consider pregnancy as nine months on the disabled list.

...s Georgios Samaras looks on during their play offs match for the World Cup 2010 at the Olympic stadium in Athens on November 14, 2009. AFP PHOTO / LOUISA GOULIAMAKI (Photo credit should read LOUISA GOULIAMAKI...

Scandal, slurs, sex … Happy Holiday!

UEFA's Gianni Infantino has plenty on his mind these days, like trying to keep a European soccer match-fixing investigation from becoming the worst sports scandal ever. Here's the Courtside Seat view.

...the end of the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 Final match between Italy and France at the Olympic Stadium on July 9, 2006 in Berlin, Germany