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.National Women’s Soccer League semis kick in less than 2 hours. Merritt Paulson, who’s king championed women’s soccer more than any other pro sports owner, is under significant pressure to sell X - Portland Thorns FC & Portland Timbers — will he give in? My latest for USA TODAY Sports usatoday.com/story/sports/2…
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Nepotism isn't working for Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, hence a failing grade in this week's College Football Report Card by Scooby Axson.
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