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Nikki Haley, U.S. Ambassador to U.N., says it’s an ‘open question’ if U.S. athletes will compete in 2018 Games
Rising tensions between the U.S. and North Korea might jeopardize Team USA’s participation in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Lindsey Vonn says she doesn’t want to represent Donald Trump at Olympics
Olympic skier tells CNN that she would not accept an invitation to the White House.
Rodman visits Guam, says North Korean leader doesn’t want war
Former NBA superstar Dennis Rodman is calling for peace and unity between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un.
Amway Coach’s Call of the Year semifinals: Cast your vote
Dino Babers of Syracuse, Gus Malzahn of Auburn, Lincoln Riley of Oklahoma and Paul Chryst of Wisconsin are the first four semifinalists.
Ejections: Time for NFL officials to do their part to curb on-field mayhem
Bell: Referees need to use the power granted them to curb the mayhem marring league’s games.
Database: College football strength coaches salaries
Nine Football Bowl Subdivision strength/conditioning coaches making $400,000-plus in 2017.
Database: College football assistant coaches salaries
A dozen college football assistant coaches made more than $1.15 million this year.
Top 10 unusual holiday gift ideas for sports fans
Have a sports fan in your life but no clue what to buy for the holidays? USA TODAY Sports offers some ideas.