Clint Dempsey Stories

Clint Dempsey Talks About Return To MLS, 'Group of Death' And Fulham Loan
The U.S. National Team captain, at a crossroads in his career, opens up about his health and the upcoming World Cup. His goal for Brazil >>
Fan's Clint Dempsey Tattoo Is Absolutely Awful
This fan's body art looks nothing like the Sounders' star. Who it looks like >>
Reasons To Watch The EPL's Final Weekend
The 2011-12 English Premier League season was totally worth the price of admission. If you're American, that price is waking up earlier than you'd pre... Full Story >>
Will He Or Won't He? Dempsey Ponders Chance To Lead U.S. Olympic Soccer Squad
He's on a hot streak now, but does he have interest in competing in London this summer? 'Something to look at' >>
A Proposal: Italy Should Directly Follow Mexico On US Soccer Fans' 'Most Hated' List
When it comes to teams that should make American soccer fans' blood boil, the Mexico rivalry holds enough hatred for places one, two and three. But a... Full Story >>

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Why Soccer Is The Last Sport For Grown-Ups

The game's window of opportunity in America appears to be opening because it is inherently free of many annoyances found in the NFL, NBA and MLB. >>

Bullying Victims Fight Back With Help From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Royalty

How one child stood up for himself by using moves he learned from UFC's founding Gracie family. >>

Jeremy Lin: His Impact On Changing The Perception Of The Asian American Male

His stunning success in the NBA helps break the stereotype of their being geeky and socially inept. >>

From Another Era And Another Sport, A Sex Abuse Scandal Still Inflicting Pain Today

Before Jerry Sandusky, there was Donald Fitzpatrick, the longtime Red Sox clubhouse manager who lured at least a dozen boys into two decades of systemic sexual abuse. >>

Weeknight At Burnie's: My Evening As A Mascot For Reigning NBA Champion Miami Heat

For one game, our intrepid reporter gets to share the big stage with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade -- sort of. >>