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This Emmy Award-winning investigative series examines topical issues off the playing field. It includes interviews and opinions from leading authorities on the issue at hand. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Ley, Outside the Lines has investigated trends and topics ranging from sports teams' hazing to the overseas labor practices of U.S. sneaker companies.

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Landon Donovan Looks Ahead To The Draw

Landon Donovan talks to Bob Ley about Thierry Henry, the World Cup draw, and his playing future

Video | December 02, 2009

OTL: Voices Of South Africa

Bob Ley talks to various South Africans to find out what the World Cup means to them. For World Cup coverage, go to ESPNsoccernet.

Video | July 13, 2009

Many meaty draw questions to chew on

Roger Bennett, Special to ESPN.com

The U.S. team's delight at its first-round draw was hard to hide, as was France's continued good fortune. Roger Bennett reflects on the implications of the draw.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009

U.S. draw: Even better than you think

Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre

NEW YORK -- Landon Donovan's body language -- and his actual language -- said it all as he watched the World Cup draw unfold at New York's ESPNZone. W...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Greece ready to grind for Rehhagel

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

The World Cup wish list

Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre

...to get. As for The Rest? The Americans played Denmark last month, too, but unless the back line rounds back into Confed Cup form, the Yanks would rather not see the Danish attack that battered...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Archie's Last Chance Saloon

John Iannantuono

John Iannantuono asks if Archie Thompson has earned another chance to impress for the Socceroos.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Ten World Cup finals classics

Tom Adams

Tom Adams picks out some of the greatest matches ever to be played at the World Cup.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Will confidence be justified?

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Germany has the usual confidence heading into the World Cup. Can they justify that attitude? Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Ten World Cup matches to remember

Tom Adams

From unforgettable finals to seismic shocks, we've see some of soccer's finest players, goals and drama.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

FIFA Denies Appeal

FIFA denies appeal to replay France-Ireland World Cup qualifier

Video | November 20, 2009

Italy 1-0 Sweden: Chiellini heads Italy winner

Giorgio Chiellini's first-half header earned Italy a narrow victory over Sweden in the Azzurri's last friendly match of the year in Cesena

Story | November 18, 2009

France 1-1 Ireland: Henry hands France place

A controversial goal in extra-time by defender William Gallas sent France to next year's World Cup with a 2-1 aggregate play-off win over Ireland on Wednesday.

Story | November 18, 2009

France v Ireland: Preview

...goal gave France in Dublin and then overhauling it to take their place in South Africa.Few outside of Ireland will give them any great hope, but that will be the focus of the men...

Preview | November 17, 2009

Cape Town Stadium

Nick Bidwell

, Cape Town

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009