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US, Mexico World Cup matches officially set TV viewership recordsThe United States men's national team officially broke the record for most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history twice in a row.,As disappointing as Monday's 4-1 round of 16 loss to Belgium was for fans, the pregame excitement helped attract 33.086 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media resea...

Belgium trolls U.S. with 'Overturn this' post on social mediaSEATTLE -- Belgium had their way with the United States during their round of 16 match in the World Cup on Monday.,The Red Devils' official social media account even got in on the act shortly after the team's 4-1 victory over the Americans.,The site posted an image of striker Romelu Lukaku celebrati...

Public swarms to back USMNT to beat BelgiumSEATTLE -- The United States are popular favorites heading into their World Cup round of 16 knockout match against Belgium on Monday.,While sportsbooks have slightly varying odds on the match, the consensus is the United States men's national team are favored over the No. 9 team in FIFA's men's worl...

Iran coach: US treatment at World Cup 'really terrible'

SEATTLE -- The emotions were still raw for Iran players and their coach long after the final whistle of the team's 1-1 draw against Egypt in their group-stage finale at Seattle Stadium on Friday night.,Seeking to advance out of the group stage for the first time in their World Cup history, Iran were...

Christian Pulisic 'good' despite training separately from US team

Despite training away from his U.S. teammates on Monday in Irvine, Calif., Christian Pulisic is expected to be ready for the Americans' Friday match vs. Australia in Seattle.,Pulisic left at halftime of the United States' 4-1 win over Paraguay last Friday after getting kicked in his left calf.,U.S. ...

Ticket prices soar for US match vs. Australia

How much are tickets for the United States' World Cup bandwagon?,According to the resale market, they start at $1,735.,That was the "get in price" for the U.S. men's national team's second World Cup group stage match against Australia on the secondary market by Saturday afternoon, according to Ticke...

US routs Slovakia to set up final showdown with Canada

MILAN -- The United States made light work of Slovakia with a 6-2 victory on Friday to set up the eagerly awaited Olympic men's ice hockey final with Canada.,The U.S. was on cruise control heading into the final period, up 5-0 through Dylan Larkin, Tage Thompson, Jack Eichel and a double from Jack H...

Alysa Liu caps comeback with gold, ends US women’s figure skating drought

MILAN -- Alysa Liu produced a dazzling performance to win the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games as she capped a remarkable comeback journey to snap a 20-year Olympic medal drought for Americans in the women's figure skating event.,Kaori Sakamoto secured silver ahead of teenaged Japanese teammate...