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U.S. Soccer gets a big win in signing a four-year deal worth eight figures with Volkswagen that makes the automaker the first presenting sponsor in the federation’s history. The emphasis will be on growing the game at all levels, and gives Volkswagen a logo on training tops for all U.S. Soccer teams.

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It would be hard to find an organization as tone deaf as the leaders have been at Michigan State. Interim President John Engler resigned just before he was likely to be dismissed, after his tenure, like that of predecessor Lou Anna Simon, was marred with controversy over the handling of the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal.

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The NHL and NHLPA called off plans for a World Cup of Hockey in 2020, but those talks did at least help accelerate discussions about the CBA that expires in 2022 and it’s possible the event could be brought back at a later date.