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Famed Lambeau Field is taken over this weekend by the 2 best teams in soccer

6:53am July 22, 2022

by Maayan Silver

Green Bay, Wis., on Saturday hosts two top-tier European soccer teams: Manchester City and FC Bayern Munich — for the first soccer exhibition game on the Packers' Lambeau Field.

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A good broadcast plan may be key to the success of the female Tour de France

5:07am July 21, 2022

by Tom Goldman

When the Tour de France ends this week, another one begins — this time for the world's best female riders. For the first time in 33 years, women will compete in the most famous cycling stage race.

Magnus Carlsen of Norway competes during the FIDE World Championship in in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Dec. 10, 2021.

Five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen says he will not defend his title

7:22pm July 20, 2022

by Ayana Archie

Carlsen, a 31-year-old Norwegian native, was expected to have a rematch next year with Ian Nepomniachtchi, the Russian who he defeated in the 2021 world championship.

Denzel Washington leads a tribute to Jackie Robinson before the 92nd MLB All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Denzel Washington honors Jackie Robinson with a speech at the MLB All-Star Game

10:48am July 20, 2022

by Bill Chappell

"Beyond the field, Jackie Robinson challenged us to become better versions of ourselves," the actor said. The night also brought tributes to Robinson's widow, Rachel, on her 100th birthday.

The New York Titans and the Austin Outlaws face off during the 2021 regular Major League Quidditch season last June in Round Rock, Texas. The league and the sports governing bodies announced on Tuesday that the sport is rebranding as quadball.

Quidditch rebrands as quadball and further distances itself from Harry Potter author

6:31pm July 19, 2022

by Wynne Davis

Quadball is a reference both to the number of balls on the field and the number of positions in the game. The leagues and governing bodies hope the rebrand will also allow the sport to grow more.

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The home of the Pittsburgh Steelers is being renamed and redecorated

6:51am July 19, 2022

For 20 years the stadium was called Heinz Field and giant Heinz Ketchup bottles framed the scoreboard. But naming rights expired, and those bottles loved by Steelers fans are being removed.

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Lia Thomas nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year

4:50pm July 18, 2022

Lia Thomas was nominated for the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year award by the University of Pennsylvania. In March, Thomas became the first transgender NCAA champion in Division 1 history.

Cameron Smith of Australia wins the British Open on a one-shot margin. It's his first major title.

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Cameron Smith makes a comeback and wins the British Open on a one-shot margin

2:06pm July 17, 2022

by The Associated Press

The Australian shot 8-under 64 to overturn a four-shot deficit in the final round. It's his first major title.

The 1983 Cricket World Cup final match between India and West Indies on June 25, 1983, in London.

Opinion: Wicket bad bet

9:47am July 16, 2022

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon talks about a cricket-match scam in an Indian village. Russian gamblers were duped. The scam is now under investigation.

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Saturday sports: AL East can't lose; Rachel Robinson is 100; Serena Williams is back

9:06am July 16, 2022

by Scott Simon

Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about Major League Baseball's most competitive division, Rachel Robinson's legacy, and Serena Williams' return to the tennis court.