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Dan Gartland|

A fan’s attitude toward soccer’s biggest tournament—as well as a nation’s hopes—depends on where they live. Just ask Norway and Scotland.
Pete Reid, Thore Haugstad|
Like her equine champion Golden Tempo, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby may have surprised many with her success.
Pat Forde|
Playing past 35 was once rare. But due to advances in nutrition and training, the sport’s top—and oldest—stars are set for the big stage.
Thore Haugstad|
From the Super Bowl champion to the performance of new coaches and more: envisioning award winners, breakouts and two Hollywood movies.
Conor Orr|
As he climbed the ranks at ESPN, John Skipper made it his mission to make the beautiful game a popular one in the U.S. It wasn’t easy, but it was interesting—and ultimately worthwhile.
Steve Rushin|
The Yankees' ace is returning to the mound Friday after missing all of last season with an elbow injury that left him at his lowest point.
Stephanie Apstein|
The heat will be turned up on the U.S. as it hosts the tournament for the first time in 32 years. With a trendy coach and a strong nucleus of players, the opportunity to make a deep run is here.
Jon Arnold|
The Pirates phenom exited his teenage years less than a month ago but has the habits and mannerisms of someone twice—or perhaps thrice—his age.
Tom Verducci|
Artists strongly connected to each nation created an illustration that captures the cultural heartbeat of soccer in their country.
Stephen Cannella|
The city’s original WNBA franchise disbanded in 2002. But in this new era, Portland is the first expansion team able to revisit the past.
Emma Baccellieri|
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