Power Rankings: Moons edition

The weekend moons top the charts in Page 2's Power Rankings this week.

Cantona bares his teeth at Domenech and Henry

Former France international and Manchester United legend Eric Cantona launched his singular type of blast at both Raymond Domenech and Thierry Henry after his national team reached the World Cup at the expense of Ireland, and, in the case of Henry, by foul means rather than fair.

Josh Elliott: Join The Club

...the thing. We put a man on the moon over four decades ago. We can seemingly watch TV on our own thumbnails, download songs to our earlobes, and yes...determine if that home run stayed...

'SportsNation' TV: Thursday, Nov. 19

...Would it be a good idea to take the job if it's offered? What is "SportsNation" TV, and how do you make your voice heard? Read about the new ESPN show that features fan...

French get helping hand in Cup qualifier

An unlikely side punched its ticket to South Africa while a presumed contender was sent packing during the second leg of the European World Cup qualifiers. But all the attention focused on a sequence of officiating mistakes that cost one club dearly.

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'SportsNation' TV: Wednesday, Nov. 18

...against BYU. But was her situation blown out of proportion because of her gender? What is "SportsNation" TV, and how do you make your voice heard? Read about the new ESPN show that features fan...

OTL: Field of Schemes?

It seemed like a feel-good story on the surface: A Cambodian refugee brings the game of baseball to his home country. It seemed too good to be true ... and perhaps it is.

Garber confident about labor negotiations

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber believes the sport is finally catching on in the United States and Canada with the emergence of a true soccer fan culture.

Diego Maradona seeking sanctuary in public support

Argentina coach Diego Maradona feels mistreated and persecuted but says he is focusing on his job, family and the support of "ordinary people".

Tale of two styles

...was good preparation for Salt Lake." Quote of the day: Here is Busch's response to WGN-TV's Rich King, who implied that with the Chicago Bears' struggles, the Fire are taking over some...

Youth struggle to keep up with CONCACAF talent

Watching the U.S. team's recent performances at the FIFA U-17 World Cup got us thinking about the future of the senior national team, post 2010. The ...

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Soft drinks firm wins sponsorship of Colombian soccer

Colombia's biggest soft drinks producer Postobon won the right to sponsor the country's soccer on Thursday after beating off rivals in a "cola war", a leading sports director said.

Hurd gets a running start

Eastlake (Sammamish, Wash.) senior Emily Hurd is taking college-level classes and training with elite players in hopes of one day making the U.S. National Team

No rest for Sarah Bridges

Whether traveling across the country or spending every off day on the practice field, Jesuit (Portland, Ore.) midfielder Sarah Bridges is working tirelessly to reach her goals, writes Brian A. Giuffra