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Why fighting is allowed in ice hockey

NFL sign celebrating 25 years of "Sunday Ticket."

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passing the ball

YouTube snags NFL 'Sunday Ticket' in 7-year deal

Argentina celebrates after winning the World Cup.

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A Flurry of Fans

Massive crowds force Argentina soccer team to evacuate World Cup parade

Franco Harris at Steelers training camp in 1982.

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Rest in Peace

Franco Harris, legendary Pittsburgh Steelers running back, dies at 72

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We Are The Champions

Messi finally leads his team to the mountaintop as Argentina wins FIFA World Cup

The Croatian national soccer team celebrates third place in the World Cup.

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Taking Bronze

Croatia takes 3rd place in FIFA World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a press conference.

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there's no war in soccer

FIFA snubs Zelensky over World Cup peace message: Report

French supporters celebrate their team's win in the World Cup semifinals.

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tragic end

Teen fatally struck by car during World Cup celebrations in France

Tribute to late journalist Grant Wahl on a jumbotron prior to a World Cup match.

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no foul play

What we know about the death of Grant Wahl

Moroccan soccer fans standing on a sidewalk.

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taking an L

Moroccan airline cancels 7 flights to Doha

France celebrates after beating England at the 2022 World Cup.

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The Final Four

FIFA World Cup semifinal matchups set with just four teams remaining

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Briefing

The largest contracts in American sports history

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start spreading the news

Judge strikes 9-year, $360 million deal with Yankees: Report

U.S. captain Tyler Adams kneels after his team is eliminated in the World Cup.

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Heartbreak

United States knocked out of FIFA World Cup following 3-1 loss to the Netherlands

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Carbon goals

Why activists are skeptical of Qatar's carbon-neutral World Cup

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Center court

Stéphanie Frappart 1st woman to referee men's World Cup match

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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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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