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The Paris Olympics are making history for an unexpected reason

History-making moments are just a fraction of the Olympics' allure but they're arguably the most important aspect. 

Despite USMNT's early exit, data shows Copa America 2024 resonates with U.S. fans

Copa America has only been played in the U.S. twice — in 2016 and 2024 — but both were huge opportunities to grow the game of soccer in America.

Watch: Darwin Nunez, Uruguay players brawl with Colombia fans after Copa America loss

Tensions were high during Thursday's Copa America semifinal between Uruguay and Colombia, but tempers boiled over after the match ended.

Watch: Ollie Watkins' 90th-minute winner sends England back to Euro final

It appeared as if England and the Netherlands were headed for extra time at the end of what felt like a stalemate of a second half Wednesday afternoon.

Watch: England's penalty kick vs. Netherlands draws controversy

Harry Kane struck an 18th-minute spot kick past Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to draw England level at 1-1 in Wednesday's Euro Tournament semifinal match.

Three former USMNT players who should replace HC Gregg Berhalter

Here are a trio of former USMNT standouts who could potentially step in as head coach should Gregg Berhalter be on his way out.

Watch: Lionel Messi scores his first goal of Copa America 2024, Argentina advances to final

It took Lionel Messi until his fifth match at Copa America 2024 to score his first goal of the tournament.

What to know about 'independent' probe findings into World Anti-Doping Agency

A self-appointed, so-called independent prosecutor released an "interim report" of findings Tuesday exonerating the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) of bias towards China in the case of 23 of its swimmers failing doping tests ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Watch: 16-year-old Lamine Yamal becomes youngest to score at Euros

16-year-old Lamine Yamal scored a cracker of a goal to help Spain equalize against France in their Euro Tournament semi-final Tuesday afternoon, becoming the youngest player to ever score at the tournament.

Who the Nationals should and should not trade at the deadline

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo will likely sell pieces at the MLB trade deadline. The the club needs to be careful that its deadline moves don't cause more harm than good as it works its way back toward contention.

Watch: James Wood hits first major league home run in Nationals' rout of Cardinals

Wood has reached base safely 10 times in 24 plate appearances this season for a phenomenal .407 OBP.

Has Cristiano Ronaldo scored his last international goal?

With their quarterfinal exit, could a successful shootout kick be Cristiano Ronaldo's final goal in a Portugal shirt?

Watch: Should this have been a handball against Spain?

A controversial no-call may have cost Germany a spot in the semifinals.

What to know about the DOJ investigation into Chinese swimmers

Not everything is bright and cheery ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin deserves an All-Star nod

The Nationals don't have any All-Star Game starters this season but when the balance of the roster is released Sunday night, one pitcher from the nation's capital deserves to see his name on the list.

Path to the 'Finalissima': Four teams that could meet in Euro-Copa title game

The superior hemisphere will be decided next year.

Watch: James Wood's first career RBI drives in game-winner for Nationals

Why U.S. Soccer should watch Olympic players for national team retool

After another disappointing result in a major tournament, USMNT leadership should pay close attention to the Olympics as the organization turns its attention to preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Three HC candidates USMNT should consider to replace Gregg Berhalter

American soccer fans are fed up with the U.S. Men's National Team's major tournament shortcomings.

Watch: Merih Demiral lifts Turkey past Austria, into Euro quarters

It was a man-of-the-match performance from Demiral as he managed to score the second-fastest goal in Euro history just 56 seconds after kickoff to put Turkey up 1-0 very early.

Three prospects who could join James Wood on the Nationals next year

Here are three prospects who could join Wood in Washington as early as next season, barring injuries.

Watch: Turkey stuns Austria with second-fastest goal in Euro history

If Turkey holds on to win, it will advance to the quarter-finals to face the Netherlands on July 6.

Watch: Malen's brace, Gakpo's goal and assist send Dutch to Euro quarters

It only took 20 minutes for the Netherlands to take a 1-0 lead against Romania in their Euro Round of 16 match Tuesday afternoon.

Firing USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter may be too little, too late

Berhalter took the coaching reigns from a disgraced Bruce Arena in 2018 and, with a refreshed USMNT player pool led by a maturing Christian Pulisic and fresh faces Weston McKinnie and Tyler Adams, was supposed to take the world by storm and prove America can be a true soccer nation.

Watch: Controversial Uruguay goal knocks USMNT out of Copa America

The U.S. Men's National Team went crashing out of Copa America 2024 after losing 1-0 to Group C leaders Uruguay in Kansas City on Monday night.