Sports
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Capturing SEC Title, Georgia Gets the Bizarre Breaks L.S.U. Usually Loves
An interception off a helmet? A touchdown after a blocked field goal? They helped fuel No. 1 Georgia’s win and,…
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Losses by T.C.U. and U.S.C. Leave Playoff Powers With Unappealing Choices
The College Football Playoff is expanding to 12 teams in the 2024 season. But right now, it’s having trouble enough…
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By Scoring First, Messi Sets the Tone for Argentina
AL RAYYAN, Qatar — For all of his accomplishments, and there are many, there was one thing Lionel Messi had…
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Bitter Finish Brings Chance for U.S. to Look Forward
AL RAYYAN, Qatar — The whistle blew on the United States at this World Cup, and through the Khalifa International…
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Hometown of Tyler Adams, U.S. Captain, Still Proud Even With Loss
Schoolmates, friends and others packed a pub early to watch their hometown hero, Tyler Adams, lead the United States men’s…
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Where Does Jacob deGrom Rank in Mets History?
When a club drafts a pitcher who goes on to be nicknamed “The Franchise,” leads it to a shocking World…
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Outside the stadium, a get-well message for Pelé, who is back in the hospital.
AL RAYYAN, Qatar — The Torch hotel outside Khalifa Stadium has a message on its side tonight sending well wishes…
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Utah Injects Twist Into Playoff Race by Downing U.S.C. for Pac-12 Title
Southern California entered the Pac-12 championship game with expectations of a College Football Playoff berth. It lost in a rout,…
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The U.S. women’s team has won millions at the men’s World Cup.
The United States women’s soccer team, a four-time World Cup champion, is winning at the men’s World Cup, too. Thanks…
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As the World Focuses on Soccer, a Women’s Team in Exile Aches to Play
When the Afghanistan women’s national soccer team watches the men’s World Cup, every image on the TV screen feels bittersweet.…