Fans love watching an underdog cause an upset. The problem is that unbeaten teams are unbeaten for a reason

The US men’s and women’s teams claimed titles at the Winter Games this past week. The warm fuzzy feelings didn’t last long

Other nations are catching up with the US in its traditional strengths such as snowboarding. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing for Americans

The Canadians began the Milano Cortina Games with a cheating scandal and a gold drought. In the second week of action, it’s woe Canada no more

With 13 medals through the first five days – surpassing their total at Turin 2006 – the Italians are the surprise stars of these Games. What’s different this time?

At long last, Major League Soccer is fulfilling the dream of every player agent, every weather forecaster and perhaps a few retractable-roof contractors by switching to a fall-to-spring schedule.

The Octagon is more international than ever – so why is Dana White still tied to an administration that seeks to isolate large parts of its audience?

A conversation with Beau Dure of The Guardian about the changing landscape of the WNBA and the slow pace of increased salary for players in the league even though ratings and revenue are skyrocketing. This will impact the new Portland team - The Fire - next season. We also spoke with Ryan Whiteside of the Lane County democrats about strategies the democrats need to incorporate for a winning message.

Rolling report: Palmeiras and Chelsea meet at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field for a place in the Club World Cup last four. Follow along with Beau Dure

That the US gets hot in the summer is hardly breaking news. Even if it may not give any one team an advantage, it puts players, fans and officials at risk

The Dutch four-time world champion rose to fame as something of a scoundrel and has showed signs of reverting to type

Lap-by-lap report: The Australian extended his lead in the drivers’ standings as he beat teammate Lando Morris to the top of the podium in Florida

Fortune plays a larger part than we like to think in sporting success. But luck means nothing if teams don’t have the ability to exploit it

Touring women's baseball team invited condescending views

Coach Susan Yow tried to rebuild the women's basketball team by driving everyone off the team