Topic: Hope Solo

Chapter & Verse So low, so fast: E-book prices drop following settlement

Just four days after a federal judge approved a settlement in the e-books price fixing case, HarperCollins has already started discounts.

Solo: A Memoir of Hope

'Solo' – a no-holds-barred, tell-all autobiography – has already rocked some boats.

In US-Japan Olympic soccer final, a triumph for women's sport

The US beat Japan, 2-1, in the Olympic women's soccer final Thursday, avenging a loss to Japan in the World Cup final last year. But on this night, every medalist went away a winner. 

Gold medal quotes from the London Olympics

Athletes and others have their say before and during the 30th Olympiad of the modern era in England.

Best game ever? Alex Morgan heads US soccer to stunning win over Canada (+video)

The US women's soccer team beat Canada, 4-3, in the last minute of overtime in the Olympic semifinal, setting up a highly anticipated rematch with Japan. The game was one to remember.

How Twitter is shaping the London Olympics, for better or worse (+video)

The London Olympics is awash in Twitter. Already, tweets have led to arrests and athletes getting kicked out of their events. 

Olympics: Swiss soccer player sent home for racist tweet

Michel Morganella joined the growing list of athletes at the London Olympics who have gotten into hot water for using Twitter.

Olympics soccer: dynamic duo sparks USA comeback against France

USA spotted France a 2-0 lead in the first 15 minutes before roaring back for a 4-2 win in its Olympic opener. US forwards Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan were dominant.

Hope Solo receives public warning from the US Anti-Doping Agency

Solo's prescribed medication is classified as a specified substance by USADA that can result in a reduced sanction.

Hope Solo is out on DWTS. Rob Kardashian shines.

Hope Solo was eliminated Tuesday from 'Dancing with the Stars.' Kardashian's steady improvement and work ethic helped him edge out Hope Solo for the final competition.

Chaz Bono out on DWTS: Star power isn't enough

Chaz Bono, not a great dancer, had great fan support on 'Dancing with the Stars.' But as the pool of contestants narrowed, the judges' scores became more important.

Chaz Bono called a 'penguin,' exits Dancing with the Stars

Chaz Bono was voted off Dancing with the Stars Tuesday night. Chaz Bono and his dance partner complained about judges making animal references about him.

Carson Kressley eliminated from DWTS. So who'll win?

Carson Kressley departure leaves seven DWTS contestants. But only two have a good shot at winning the DWTS trophy.

Elisabetta Canalis dismissed from 'Dancing With the Stars'

Elisabetta Canalis was dismissed from the TV dance competition 'Dancing With the Stars' on Tuesday night, despite her third-place finish on Monday's episode.

Dancing with the Stars: Can it help a career?

"Dancing with the Stars," now in its 13th season on ABC, offers its celebrity contenders a huge amount of exposure – but not much of a career boost. Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis, bounced Tuesday in the second round, is likely to go back to her preshow level of popularity, as have most of the 160 "Dancing With the Stars" contestants. But a few have bucked the trend. Using the show's extraordinary exposure – this year's premiere netted 18.6 million viewers, nearly six times the highest ratings that DWTS contestant Nancy Grace ever got on her eponymous HLN show and more than double what DWTS competitor and US soccer goalie Hope Solo got in the Women’s World Cup final this summer – these five contestants have seen their careers take off. Can you guess who was tops?

Ricki Lake tops, Bono flops on 2nd week of 'Dancing'

Ricki Lake wins 23 points: Judges' scores are combined with viewer votes to determine who is ousted each week. Basketball star Ron Artest, now known as Metta World Peace, was the first contestant to go.

Ron Artest name change doesn't help on 'Dancing With The Stars'

Ron Artest name change didn't come in time for his appearance on the ABC-TV program. Metta World Peace is the result of the Ron Artest name change.

Nancy Grace, Chaz Bono cast in Dancing with the Stars Season 13

Nancy Grace and Chaz Bono will join the cast for Season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. The entire cast was revealed by America's Funniest Home Videos host Tom Bergeron and Dancing with the Stars Season 7 champion Brooke Burke, who co-hosted Monday night's announcement at the end of an episode of the reality TV show "Bachelor Pad." DWTS pairs celebrities with professional dancers (and choreographers) who perform in front of a panel of the three judges, Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, and Carrie Ann Inaba. Viewers can vote for their favorite dancing couples. Last season's winner was Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward and professional dancer Kym Johnson. Six of the past 12 DWTS winners have been athletes. The DWTS head of casting says, “There are some strong personalities [in Season 13]," USA today reports, "Any time it gets people talking, obviously that's a good thing. It gets people watching. This first show is definitely going to be water-cooler talk." The show opens on Sept. 19. Who are the DWTS Season 13 contestants?

US soccer: Women back in World Cup final as Rapinoe comes to the rescue, again

Megan Rapinoe, a hero in the dramatic US soccer win over Brazil Sunday, helped turn the momentum in a hard-fought 3-1 win over France in the World Cup semifinals.

USA vs. France: How Women's World Cup 2011 could be game-changer

The USA vs. France match in the Women’s World Cup Wednesday marks a clash between the old guard and one of the upstart nations that could reshape the game of women's soccer.

The alternate universe of the Olympics