The World Cup certainly saved the best group play drama for last, with a wild day of results behind us and the stage set for another thrilling set of matches today, before the knockout round takes the pitch (and our special edition preview hits your inbox) tomorrow.

The league confirmed yesterday that Merritt Paulson will sell Portland Thorns FC, while a report emerged hours later that Chicago Red Stars majority owner Arnim Whisler has started the process to do the same.

Set your alarm because No. 16 USMNT will play No. 8 Netherlands in the single-elimination knockout round tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET.

The pro fútbol world’s eyes may be on Qatar, but the NCAA girlies will be stealing the show tonight as the final four collegiate squads face off in the Women’s College Cup (WCC). Here’s who’s kicking it in Cary, NC.

How to bet on lucky number 13.

According to a report published last week, owner Merritt Paulson is in talks to sell the NWSL team, aiming to separate the Thorns from MLS’ Timbers FC in a grimy attempt to absolve himself of wrongdoing.

The last few months have seen an unprecedented surge in trading card collecting, and with one of the biggest sporting events — the men’s FIFA World Cup — underway, there’s no better time to get in on the fun.

Just three weeks into college hoops season, the hardwood’s already hot, with some teams scorching up the rankings and some hoping for a mid-season spark.

Of the 340 Division I women’s volleyball programs, only 64 remain in the natty hunt.

The 16-team knockout-round picture is beginning to take shape as group play heads into its final few days, but not without some more off-field headlines to accompany the in-game dramatics.