Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Herb Brooks across Hockey, Soccer.
In February 1980, a ragtag U.S. college team stunned the Soviet powerhouse at Lake Placid, delivering a triumph that lifted a nation grappling with economic hardship and political uncertainty.
In a winter marked by economic hardship, a ragtag U.S. hockey team defeated the Soviet Union, sparking a national revival that resonated for decades.
With the financial muscle of Kenneth C. Griffin and Scott Goodwin behind him, Mauricio Pochettino is reshaping American soccer, turning early setbacks into a promising trajectory as the 2026 World Cup approaches.
Decades after scoring a goal in just five seconds, Ron Vincent was finally honored with a place in the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame, while his family ties and lifelong passion for the sport continue to shape the game.
Mike Eruzione, famed for the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" victory, advises UFC fighter Justin Gaethje to use his underdog status as motivation ahead of his bout with Ilia Topuria.