"While we are all very disappointed with the results of the match, Hope's post-game comments were highly inappropriate and not in line with the expectations of U.S. Soccer or the ideals of the Olympic movement."

-- U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati, in response to goalkeeper Hope Solo's comments that Sweden was "a bunch of cowards" for its defensive tactics after the USA fell to Sweden in the Olympic quarterfinals. (Twitter @GrantWahl)

Arsenal fans won't agree, but Sunday's Arsenal-Liverpool match was a great way to kick off the English Premier League season. Seven goals in a … Read the whole story

"It is a one-off and a sporting miracle that has landed me in my underwear. When I tweeted that silly bet back in December, I categorically knew there was zero chance of Leicester winning the league. Zero chance. It happened but it was magical, it was great."

-- Former England captain Gary Lineker, who made good on his pledge to introduce the opening Match of the Day of the new season on the BBC in his underpants if his former club, Leicester City, won the Premier League. (BBC Sport)

Only one American played on the opening day of the English Premier League, and it was the most unlikely player. Californian Lynden Gooch, 20, … Read the whole story

The anticipated USA-Brazil meeting in women's soccer at the Rio Olympics won't take place, but the USA and Brazil met twice in Michigan in … Read the whole story