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red, white, and blue

U.S. beats Iran 1-0 in crucial World Cup win

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penalty kick

Iran calls for U.S. expulsion from the World Cup claiming it 'disrespected' flag

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Briefing

Why are NFL players pushing the league to switch to grass fields?

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The shadow over the World Cup

The German national soccer team protests during the 2022 World Cup.

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Standing Together

German national team shows support for LGBTQ community during World Cup protest

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red card

Ronaldo immediately leaving Manchester United following scathing interview

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Trouble on the Horizon

FTX investor sues Golden State Warriors for 'falsely promoting' crypto exchange

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Party time

Budweiser will send its unsold beer to the World Cup winner

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Team pride

World Cup teams abandon armbands in support of LGBTQ community

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Devika Rao

Should you boycott the World Cup?

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Justin Klawans

Who will win the 2022 World Cup?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference prior to the World Cup.

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Sparking Backlash

FIFA president defends World Cup in Qatar despite country's human rights record

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What awaits Brittney Griner

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Bye, Bye, Beer!

Qatar bans sale of beer in World Cup stadiums

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The role of sportswashing in politics and athletics

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Briefing

The World Cup controversies, explained

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Controversial

Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit controversial World Cup in Qatar

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Condemned

Nike suspends ties with Kyrie Irving following antisemitism controversy

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No Apologies

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving over refusal to 'disavow antisemitism'

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Briefing

Everything to know about the 2022 World Series

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2022 World Series

Astros and Phillies to face off in 2022 World Series

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Raiding The Bank

Magic Johnson reportedly eyeing record-breaking purchase of NFL franchise

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Briefing

Tua Tagovailoa, CTE, and NFL concussion care

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Briefing

What to expect in this year's revamped baseball playoffs

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Famous Firsts

Aaron Judge hits home run No. 62, setting AL single-season record

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Wrong goal

Paris won't hold big-screen World Cup broadcasts

San Diego Wave FC goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan plays the ball during an NWSL game.

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A Scathing Conclusion

Report: Abuse ran rampant in women's pro soccer league

A view of the riot during a soccer game in Indonesia that left at least 131 people dead.

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Tragedy in Indonesia

Over 130 people dead following stampede at Indonesian soccer game

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double bogey

PGA Tour countersues rival LIV Golf

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Clean history

Aaron Judge hits homer No. 61, tying Roger Maris' record

A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces.

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congratulations

Las Vegas Aces win 1st WNBA title

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Final Serve

Tennis great Roger Federer announces retirement

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Welfare cheats

Texts tie ex-governor to Brett Favre's welfare-funded volleyball arena

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Joel Mathis

The debate over big changes to a tradition-bound game

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Serving up victory

Alcaraz becomes youngest No. 1 ranked player in men's tennis