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Portland Thorns fans hold signs during the first half against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore., Oct. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola)

NWSL creates $5M fund for players as part of a settlement from abuse scandal in 2021

February 5, 2025 at 1:23 p.m.

The National Women’s Soccer League will establish a $5 million fund for players as part of a settlement that stemmed from allegations of emotional and sexual misconduct that rocked the...

FILE – United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher defends her net during a women’s group B match between the United States and Zambia at Nice Stadium at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Nice, France. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Retiring goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is proud of her achievements and looking forward to USWNT’s next generation

November 27, 2024 at 3:44 p.m.

Now 36, goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher already has a World Cup title and won an Olympic gold medal this year in France.

Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher blocks a shot during the gold medal match against Brazil at the Parc des Princes during the Olympics on Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer

November 25, 2024 at 2:48 p.m.

U.S. women's national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer.

FILE – Canada coach Beverly Priestman gestures during a soccer training session ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, July 17, 2023. (Scott Barbour/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Bev Priestman fired as Canada women’s soccer coach after review of Olympic drone scandal

November 12, 2024 at 5:55 p.m.

Canada women's soccer coach Bev Priestman has been fired after an independent review of a drone surveillance scandal at the Paris Olympics.

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel runs for a 7-yard touchdown against Illinois in the second quarter on Oct. 26, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. (Lydia Ely/AP)

No. 20 Illinois loses big to No. 1 Oregon, falling 38-9 in its 1st game against the top-ranked team since 2007

October 26, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

In its first game against the top-ranked team since 2007, No. 20 Illinois was no match for Oregon, falling 38-9 on Saturday.

Illinois coach Bret Bielema walks off the field with his daughter after a win over Michigan at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 19, 2024, in Champaign. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

No. 20 Illinois is using Oregon’s No. 1 ranking as motivation for Saturday’s game

October 25, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

No. 20 Illinois visits Oregon with a chance to knock off the No. 1 team in the country. Illini coach Bret Bielema said the ranking is motivation for his squad.

Southern California head coach Lincoln Riley, right, talks with quarterback Miller Moss during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Top-ranked Oregon Ducks are flying high entering Saturday’s game vs. No. 20 Illinois — but other Big Ten newcomers are off to a rocky start

October 22, 2024 at 4:10 p.m.

Oregon has made a splash in its first Big Ten season, but the other former Pac-12 teams are finding the transition far more difficult.

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