

Andrew Das
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Nigeria’s players have enlisted help to ensure they get paid.
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England’s in World Cup After Red Card for Lauren James
Lauren James was sent off in the second half of England’s penalty shootout victory over Nigeria, which could prompt a suspension from FIFA.

Spain, With Flourishes, Bounds Into Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals
Spain has been one of the strongest teams in the tournament. Next, it will play either the Netherlands or South Africa.

Spain, With Flourishes, Bounds Into Quarterfinals
Spain has been one of the strongest teams in the tournament. Next, it will play either the Netherlands or South Africa.

The Knockout-Stage Showdown Between Sweden and the U.S. Is On
Sweden and the U.S. teams have history. The Americans have the better of that but Sweden has been stronger in this tournament.

Savannah DeMelo’s World Cup Trial by Fire
DeMelo had never played for the United States women’s team when she was named to the World Cup roster. Thrust into a starting role, she’s...

The two host nations are embracing their moment.
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Belgium Was Out of Hurdlers. So Shot-Putter Jolien Boumkwo Agreed to Run.
Jolien Boumkwo’s 100-meter hurdles debut was not a joke or a stunt. Her team needed the points in a European meet.

Gino Mäder’s Bahrain-Victorious Quits Tour de Suisse Along With 2 Teams
Gino Mäder’s Bahrain-Victorious squad and two other teams withdrew on Saturday, but organizers said they would complete the multistage race this weekend.

2026 Winter Olympics Chief Talks Plans and Progress
Andrea Varnier, chief executive of the Milan-Cortina organizing committee, talks about managing the most sprawling Games in history, and why he thinks it could be...