Why are there so many shock results at this World Cup?
By Ben Morse, CNN From early on in this World Cup, the traditional heavyweights of the game have been up against it. Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina…
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Portland Thorns FC head coach resigns at players’ request following a ‘friendship’ with a player
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Rhian Wilkinson has resigned as the head coach of the Portland Thorns FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) at…
Continue ReadingUSMNT knocked out of World Cup in round of 16 by clinical Netherlands
By Issy Ronald, CNN The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) was defeated 3-1 by the Netherlands and knocked out of the World Cup in the…
Continue ReadingPelé says he’s ‘strong’ and ‘with a lot of hope’ in social media update
By Duarte Mendonca and Amy Woodyatt, CNN Brazilian soccer great Pelé says he’s “strong” and has “a lot of hope” as he…
Continue ReadingLeBron James passes Magic Johnson on NBA’s career assists list
By Amy Woodyatt, CNN LeBron James moved past Magic Johnson for sixth place on the NBA’s all-time assists list as the Los Angeles Lakers took a…
Continue ReadingQatari TV pundits mock Germany’s ‘OneLove’ armband protest after World Cup exit
By Kareem El Damanhoury and Tara Subramaniam, CNN Football pundits on Qatar’s Alkass Sports channel mocked the German football team following…
Continue ReadingLionel Messi and Argentina face Australia in next step towards World Cup glory
By George Ramsay, CNN The World Cup has hardly been straightforward for Lionel Messi and Argentina thus far, but they are strong favorites ahead of…
Continue ReadingNetherlands vs. US: Two exciting young teams go head-to-head for place in World Cup quarterfinals
By Matias Grez, CNN The round of 16 match on Saturday between the US Men’s National Team and the Netherlands is one of the more intriguing…
Continue ReadingCameroon scores late winner against Brazil at Qatar 2022 but fails to qualify for knockout stages
By Ben Church, CNN Soccer can be harsh sometimes, just ask Cameroon. The Indomitable Lions became the first team to score against Brazil at Qatar…
Continue ReadingParis Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi says Qatar 2022 is ‘best World Cup ever’
By Jonathan Hawkins and Becky Anderson, CNN Paris Saint-Germain chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi has brushed aside criticism of the Qatar World…
Continue ReadingParis Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi says Qatar 2022 is ‘best World Cup ever’
CNN By Jonathan Hawkins and Becky Anderson, CNN Paris Saint-Germain chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi has brushed aside criticism of the Qatar…
Continue ReadingUruguay beats Ghana in grudge rematch but is eliminated from World Cup after South Korea shocks Portugal
By Matias Grez, CNN Uruguay handed Ghana an unwanted dose of déjà vu on Friday, winning 2-0 and knocking the Black Stars out of the World Cup more…
Continue ReadingChristian Pulisic cleared to play for USMNT on Saturday in round of 16 clash against the Netherlands
By Matias Grez and Homero De la Fuente, CNN The US Men’s National Team had good news for American fans on Friday, tweeting out from their…
Continue ReadingDid the ball cross the line? Japan reaches World Cup knockout stages with hotly debated goal
By George Ramsay, CNN Japan reached the World Cup knockout stages for the fourth time on Thursday — by what appeared to be a matter of…
Continue ReadingBrazil soccer legend Pele thanks supporters during monthly hospital visit
Story by Reuters Brazilian soccer legend Pele on Thursday said in an Instagram post that he is at the hospital for a monthly visit and thanked his…
Continue ReadingHall of Famer and two-time Cy Young winner Gaylord Perry dead at age 84
By Homero De la Fuente, CNN Baseball Hall of Famer and two-time Cy Young award winner Gaylord Perry has died at age 84. Cherokee County Coroner…
Continue ReadingThe greatest team to never win the World Cup? How the Brazil side of 1982 became one of the most beloved in history
By Matias Grez, CNN Whenever Socrates walked out onto the pitch, all eyes were on the man they called ‘Doctor.’ As well as being a…
Continue ReadingUruguay and Ghana set for epic rematch 12 years after controversial World Cup quarterfinal clash
By Matias Grez, CNN Uruguay and Ghana’s quarterfinal meeting at South Africa 2010 is widely viewed as one of the most iconic World Cup matches…
Continue ReadingGermany knocked out of World Cup after extraordinary finale to Group E
By Ben Morse, CNN Germany was knocked out of the 2022 World Cup on Thursday after a quite extraordinary finale to Group E, despite beating Costa…
Continue ReadingCollege Football Playoff will expand to 12 teams starting with 2024-2025 season
By Jacob Lev, CNN The College Football Playoff will expand from four to 12 teams starting with the 2024-2025 season. The tournament board of…
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