Sports

Why fighting is allowed in ice hockey
A hockey fight.
Briefing

Why fighting is allowed in ice hockey

YouTube snags NFL 'Sunday Ticket' in 7-year deal
NFL sign celebrating 25 years of "Sunday Ticket."
passing the ball

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

Massive crowds force Argentina soccer team to evacuate World Cup parade
Argentina celebrates after winning the World Cup.
A Flurry of Fans

Massive crowds force Argentina soccer team to evacuate World Cup parade

Franco Harris, legendary Pittsburgh Steelers running back, dies at 72
Franco Harris at Steelers training camp in 1982.
Rest in Peace

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

Messi finally leads his team to the mountaintop as Argentina wins FIFA World Cup
Argentina celebrates after winning the World Cup.
We Are The Champions

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

Croatia takes 3rd place in FIFA World Cup
The Croatian national soccer team celebrates third place in the World Cup.
Taking Bronze

Croatia takes 3rd place in FIFA World Cup

FIFA snubs Zelensky over World Cup peace message: Report
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a press conference.
there's no war in soccer

FIFA snubs Zelensky over World Cup peace message: Report

Teen fatally struck by car during World Cup celebrations in France
French supporters celebrate their team's win in the World Cup semifinals.
tragic end

Teen fatally struck by car during World Cup celebrations in France

What we know about the death of Grant Wahl
Tribute to late journalist Grant Wahl on a jumbotron prior to a World Cup match.
no foul play

What we know about the death of Grant Wahl

Moroccan airline cancels 7 flights to Doha
Moroccan soccer fans standing on a sidewalk.
taking an L

Moroccan airline cancels 7 flights to Doha

FIFA World Cup semifinal matchups set with just four teams remaining
France celebrates after beating England at the 2022 World Cup.
The Final Four

FIFA World Cup semifinal matchups set with just four teams remaining

The largest contracts in American sports history
Aaron Judge.
Briefing

The largest contracts in American sports history

Judge strikes 9-year, $360 million deal with Yankees: Report
Aaron Judge.
start spreading the news

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

United States knocked out of FIFA World Cup following 3-1 loss to the Netherlands
U.S. captain Tyler Adams kneels after his team is eliminated in the World Cup.
Heartbreak

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. beats Iran 1-0 in crucial World Cup win
U.S. team celebrates world cup victory.
red, white, and blue

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

Iran calls for U.S. expulsion from the World Cup claiming it 'disrespected' flag
Iran woman, life, freedom banner
penalty kick

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

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

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

The shadow over the World Cup
The German soccer team.
Briefing

The shadow over the World Cup

German national team shows support for LGBTQ community during World Cup protest
The German national soccer team protests during the 2022 World Cup.
Standing Together

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

Ronaldo immediately leaving Manchester United following scathing interview
Ronaldo
red card

Ronaldo immediately leaving Manchester United following scathing interview

FTX investor sues Golden State Warriors for 'falsely promoting' crypto exchange
Golden State Warriors logo.
Trouble on the Horizon

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

Budweiser will send its unsold beer to the World Cup winner
Budweiser World Cup beer
Party time

Budweiser will send its unsold beer to the World Cup winner

World Cup teams abandon armbands in support of LGBTQ community
One Love armband
Team pride

World Cup teams abandon armbands in support of LGBTQ community

Should you boycott the World Cup?
The World Cup trophy.
Devika Rao

Should you boycott the World Cup?

Who will win the 2022 World Cup?
Soccer.
Justin Klawans

Who will win the 2022 World Cup?

FIFA president defends World Cup in Qatar despite country's human rights record
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference prior to the World Cup.
Sparking Backlash

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

What awaits Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner.
Briefing

What awaits Brittney Griner

Qatar bans sale of beer in World Cup stadiums
Camels at Qatar World Cup
Bye, Bye, Beer!

Qatar bans sale of beer in World Cup stadiums

The role of sportswashing in politics and athletics
Sportswashing.
Briefing

The role of sportswashing in politics and athletics

The World Cup controversies, explained
Soccer.
Briefing

The World Cup controversies, explained

Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit controversial World Cup in Qatar
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Controversial

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

Nike suspends ties with Kyrie Irving following antisemitism controversy
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving.
Condemned

Nike suspends ties with Kyrie Irving following antisemitism controversy

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving over refusal to 'disavow antisemitism'
Kyrie Irving
No Apologies

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving over refusal to 'disavow antisemitism'

Everything to know about the 2022 World Series
Mascots.
Briefing

Everything to know about the 2022 World Series