The World Cup Quarterfinals begin today
The World Cup resumes today with two quarterfinal matches as the thrilling tournament resumes. Both will showcase soccer royalty: Brazil v. Croatia and Argentina v. Netherlands.
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World Cup quarterfinals: Who's in and the storylines to watch
The quarterfinals at the 2022 World Cup begin Friday. Favorites France, Brazil, Argentina are through — as is England, the Netherlands and 2018 finalist Croatia along with Morocco taking on Portugal.
WNBA star Brittney Griner freed from Russian detention
WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed in a prisoner swap Thursday. She was serving a prison sentence for drug charges in Russia.
Photos from the 2022 FIFA World Cup's Round of 16
The 2022 World Cup's Round of 16 took place this past week, with the top half of competing countries now reduced to eight teams.
A House report cites Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder's role in 'toxic' culture
The NFL team created a "toxic work culture" for more than two decades, "ignoring and downplaying sexual misconduct" by men at the top levels of the organization, according to a House panel's report.
Club soccer puts the sport out of reach for many kids
Playing competitive youth soccer can cost families a small fortune, excluding kids who might excel at the sport. There are efforts around the country to get more kids in the game.
Morocco's World Cup success energizes Arab fans
Many soccer fans are catching their breath after a string of exciting World Cup matches. Especially Tuesday, when Morocco became the first Arab nation to make it to the World Cup quarterfinals.
'Dead money' in college football is at an all time high
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Washington Post sportswriter Liz Clarke about the prevalence of "dead money" in college football as universities and boosters buyout coaches.
Bobsledding isn't a Paralympic sport. These athletes are racing to change that
Teams from a dozen counties are leaving blood on the ice in their quest to get bobsled and skeleton on the Paralympic roster.
Portugal dismantles Switzerland to reach the World Cup quarterfinals
Gonçalo Ramos scored three goals - the first hat trick of this World Cup - to power Portugal past Switzerland 6-1. Ramos was playing in place of star Cristiano Ronaldo who did not start the match.