Canada's Jesse Marsch was asked Wednesday about leading his team during the current political climate.
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Australian radio host and ‘Fisk’ star Marty Sheargold fired for tirade against national women’s soccer team
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Boxer Chris Eubank Jr. smashes an egg in the face of opponent Conor Benn during wild face-off
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Lionel Messi fined for grabbing the neck of an opposition coach
Mikaela Shiffrin, winner, poses with skis marking her "100 Victories" after the podium ceremony of the Women's Slalom event during the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Sestriere, Italy, on February 23, 2025.
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Lewis Hamilton is ready to embark on his first season in the red of Ferrari
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Justin Tucker walks back to the locker room after the Baltimore Ravens' game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, November 25, 2024.
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Steph Curry reached a historic scoring milestone during the Golden State Warriors' win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday.
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Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the NBA season after suffering an injury to his shoulder.
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Tiger Woods' TGL match against the Boston Common on January 27 was the last time his mother watched him in competition.
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Michelle Cooper was named the best women's player in college soccer in 2022.
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VERONA, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: Moise Kean of ACF Fiorentina looks on prior to the Serie A match between Verona and Fiorentina at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on February 23, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Ciancaphoto Studio/Getty Images)
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United States forward Ally Sentnor kicks a scoring goal past Colombia defender Angela Baron during the SheBelieves Cup in Houston, Texas, on Thursday.
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Ally Sentnor scores stunning goal as USWNT beats Colombia 2-0 in SheBelieves Cup opener
Rubiales has been under trial for kissing footballer Jenni Hermoso.
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Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent

Tennis

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 19: Venus Williams of the United States returns a shot to Diana Shnaider of Russia during her women's singles match during the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 19, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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Venus Williams declines Indian Wells wild card, tournament announces
Mirra Andreeva celebrates after her win in Dubai.
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Mirra Andreeva, 17, makes history as the youngest ever winner of WTA 1000 tournament
Emma Raducanu celebrates scoring a point against Karolina Muchova during the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on February 18, 2025.
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Emma Raducanu says she ‘will be okay’ after a man was ejected from her Dubai Tennis Championships match
Venus Williams competes in the Miami Open in Miami Gardens, Florida, on March 19, 2024.
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Venus Williams, 44, handed wild card to play at Indian Wells

Photo galleries

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Philadelphia beat Kansas City 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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