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The movie scenes, TV episodes, song lyrics and other moments that reporters, critics, editors and visual journalists in Culture couldn’t stop thinking about this year.

This outside-of-the-boot shot or pass used by the Barcelona winger is said to have its roots in Portuguese society.

The teenager, already the youngest challenger to compete for the world title, banking a share of the $2.5 million prize fund in the process.

Weston McKennie and compatriot Tim Weah came off the bench for Juventus in the second half. Minutes later, they made U.S. soccer history together.

Brian Cashman, the general manager of New York, commented on losing the prized free agent to the Mets: “No regrets here.”

Calais Campbell hasn’t been able to convince himself to walk away from football. Not yet: “I might just do this until the wheels fall off.”

What works in the N.F.L. doesn’t necessarily work in college. Belichick and U.N.C. may find out the hard way, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Belichick, who won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, will work as a head coach at the college level for the first time.

Bruce Bennett has had a front-row seat to some of the most important moments in the sport’s history.