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A skunk is spotted in the stands during the Browns-Buccaneers game

5:40am November 29, 2022

It's not clear how the skunk got there. But when the Cleveland Browns came back from seven down in the fourth quarter to beat the Tampa Bay Bucs in overtime, fans dubbed it "the rally skunk."

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At the World Cup, there's a week left in the opening group stage

5:03am November 28, 2022

Nearly every national team has a chance to advance to the knockout round. The U.S. soccer federation displayed the Iranian flag in solidarity with protesters in Iran. Iran's government protested.

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is shown walking on the sideline during a NFL divisional playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla.

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NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is escorted off a plane in Miami

1:37am November 28, 2022

by The Associated Press

Police removed NFL player Odell Beckham Jr. from an aircraft before takeoff at Miami International Airport after officials said he failed to respond to requests to buckle his seatbelt.

Two anti-riot police officers wave the Iranian flags during a street celebration after Iran defeated Wales in Qatar's World Cup, at Sadeghieh Sq. in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.

U.S. soccer federation briefly alters Iran's flag to show solidarity with protesters

1:49pm November 27, 2022

by The Associated Press

The organization had displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic to show "support for the women in Iran" ahead of the two nations' soccer match.

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What we're taking away from the first week of the FIFA World Cup

7:59am November 27, 2022

by David Folkenflik

NPR's David Folkenflik recaps the first week of the World Cup with Jeremy Schaap of ESPN, including surprising upsets and team USA's performance.

Argentina's Lionel Messi, center, celebrates at the end of the World Cup group C soccer match between Argentina and Mexico, at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Saturday. Argentina won 2-0.

Lionel Messi's goal revives Argentina's World Cup hopes

4:30pm November 26, 2022

by The Associated Press

Messi drove a low shot from 25 yards into the bottom corner in the 64th minute. He ran toward Argentina's fans with his arms outstretched before getting mobbed by his jubilant teammates.

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U.S. will play Iran for a place in the knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup

7:58am November 26, 2022

We review how the U.S soccer team has performed so far in the World Cup and look ahead to the team's match against Iran next week.

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Saturday Sports: Qatar out of FIFA World Cup; American football season picks up

7:58am November 26, 2022

Qatar, the host country of the 2022 World Cup, is eliminated from competition, while in American football, the real season is just beginning.

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Soccer or football? The discussion over the name of the sport is highly charged

7:52pm November 25, 2022

Should the game be called "soccer" or "football"? Its a highly charged question as the U.S. plays the England in the World Cup on Friday.

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England's Harry Kane, right, fights for the ball against Christian Pulisic of the United States during the World Cup group B soccer match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, on Friday.

The U.S. ties England in a scoreless World Cup game

6:05pm November 25, 2022

by Emma Bowman

The U.S. men's team must beat Iran on Tuesday to reach the knockout stage. England leads the pack in the latest group standings.