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U.S. Men's Soccer Goes Back To The Future With New Coach, New Priorities

U.S. men's national soccer team coach Bruce Arena watches his team during a practice session on Jan. 11, in Carson, Calif. Arena returned to the U.S. team in November to salvage its run for World Cup qualification. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption

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U.S. Men's Soccer Goes Back To The Future With New Coach, New Priorities

For the first time in decades, the struggling U.S. team may not qualify for next year's World Cup. But the return of Bruce Arena, who led the team to two World Cups, brings hopes of a turnaround.

U.S. Men's Soccer Goes Back To The Future With New Coach, New Priorities

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Saturday Sports: Golf, Politics And The Presidency

Golf will return as the prominent presidential sport. And football legend and African-American icon Jim Brown shocked the political sports community by supporting Donald Trump.

Saturday Sports: Golf, Politics And The Presidency

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A Snowstorm Didn't Stop This LeBron James Fan From Catching The Game

NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman's son Max really likes LeBron James, so Goldman got the two of them tickets to see the Cleveland Caveliers play. Then a snowstorm hit.

A Snowstorm Didn't Stop This LeBron James Fan From Catching The Game

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College Football Champion Will Be Crowned Monday Night

The Alabama Crimson Tide plays the Clemson Tigers almost a year to the day since the two teams vied for last year's title. Alabama won that game 45-40. Alabama has won 4 of the last 7 championships.

College Football Champion Will Be Crowned Monday Night

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What To Watch For In Sports This Year

In this week's sports roundup: The start of NFL playoffs, the fate of running back Joe Mixon, who was caught on video punching a woman in 2014, and a 105-year-old Frenchman still on his bike.

What To Watch For In Sports This Year

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It's A Crucial Weekend For College And Pro Football

The college football playoff begins with two games on Saturday. And on Sunday, the NFL's final regular season games will be played to determine playoff match-ups.

It's A Crucial Weekend For College And Pro Football

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Russia Now Disputes 'Times' Report On Olympic Doping

Russia now says it does not admit a doping conspiracy involving its Olympic athletes. The denial follows a New York Times article in which a Russian official was quoted as saying a conspiracy exited.

Russia Now Disputes 'Times' Report On Olympic Doping

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College Football Players Sit Out Bowl Games In Anticipation Of NFL Draft

College football players worried about injuries are sitting out bowl games to better their chances in the NFL draft.

College Football Players Sit Out Bowl Games In Anticipation Of NFL Draft

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NFL Concussion Settlement Clears Final Court Hurdle

The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the estimated $1 billion concussion-related settlement between thousands of former NFL players and the league.

NFL Concussion Settlement Clears Final Court Hurdle

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Report: Russian Doping Program Juiced More Than 1,000 Athletes

The World Anti-Doping Agency has released a report implicating Russian officials in a widespread doping program. More than 1,000 Russian athletes may have benefited from the cheating scheme.

Report: Russian Doping Program Juiced More Than 1,000 Athletes

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Anti-Doping Report Details Years Of Misconduct Sponsored By Russian State

Attorney Richard McLaren released final details of his investigation into Russian state-sponsored doping on Friday. His earlier report led to more than 100 Russian athletes being banned from the Rio Olympics.

Anti-Doping Report Details Years Of Misconduct Sponsored By Russian State

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College Football Fans Soon Find Out Which Teams Made The Playoffs

This is the conference championship weekend. The top teams will find out if they made the final-four playoff. The college playoff system is now in its third year.

College Football Fans Soon Find Out Which Teams Made The Playoffs

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Doping Test Results Reorder Olympic Medal Winners

New testing of athletes from the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics have found more doping violations. Medals have been stripped and awarded to new athletes. Expect more discipline to follow.

Doping Test Results Reorder Olympic Medal Winners

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NFL Players Searching For Painkiller Choices Hope For Relaxed Marijuana Ban

Marijuana is now legal for recreational or medicinal use in more than half the country, but it's still banned in professional sports. Jack Guez/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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NFL Players Searching For Painkiller Choices Hope For Relaxed Marijuana Ban

Now that marijuana use is allowed in 28 states, it has opened up renewed questions about the drug as a pain reliever for people — including players in the National Football League.

NFL Players Searching For Painkiller Choices Hope For Relaxed Marijuana Ban

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Cubs-Indians Tied One-Game-A-Piece As World Series Shifts To Chicago

Kyle Schwarber of the Chicago Cubs spent nearly the whole season rehabbing an injury. But his return to the lineup has been an inspiration, helping the Cubs even the World Series against Cleveland.

Cubs-Indians Tied One-Game-A-Piece As World Series Shifts To Chicago

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