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Hannes Halldorsson of Iceland saves a penalty kick by Lionel Messi of Argentina on Saturday in Moscow.

World Cup 2018: What's Happened So Far

3:11pm June 18, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

If this weekend's big matches had one lesson, it was that even great teams don't win every game. The Davids were stronger than expected, and the Goliaths were weighed down by sky-high expectations.

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Half-Marathon Entrant Runs Full Marathon

7:14am June 18, 2018

Sean Elmquist of Minnesota planned to run a half marathon but he boarded the wrong bus and realized he would miss his race. The bus he was on was headed for the full marathon — so he went for it.

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Reaction To Mexico's Soccer Goal Moved The Earth, Literally

5:46am June 18, 2018

During the World Cup match between Mexico and reigning champions Germany, Hirving Lozano scored, and fans' collective leap of joy was so huge it was picked up by 2 seismic monitoring systems.

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For Russia, Hosting World Cup Is A Bid To Win Global Respect

6:14pm June 17, 2018

by Alina Selyukh

The month-long soccer tournament promises its share of thrilling upsets and political intrigue. Russia hopes that by hosting this global sporting event this year, it will boost the country's prestige.

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Peru's World Cup Team

8:12am June 17, 2018

by Daniel Alarcón

Peru's underdog World Cup squad lost Saturday to Denmark but has a chance of victory Thursday against France.

Deborah Epstein resigned from a NFLPA-funded commission created to tackle domestic violence in the NFL, after a "pattern emerged" in her conversations with the association.

Domestic Violence Expert Resigns From NFL Players Association Commission

10:29am June 16, 2018

The Commission on Violence Prevention was created in response to several cases of alleged domestic violence by NFL players. Law professor Deborah Epstein says the effort was essentially a "fig leaf."

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The Basketball Game That Promises Very Little: Ted Cruz Vs. Jimmy Kimmel

8:10am June 16, 2018

by Stephen Becker

The NBA season might be over. But basketball isn't quite done. Texas Senator Ted Cruz and late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel have a score to settle.

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Saturday Sports: Trump's Comments, Kawhi Leonard, LeBron

8:10am June 16, 2018

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about this week's sports news.

The Iranian team arrives at Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport last week.

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PHOTOS: The World Cup Is A Spectacle Not Only Of Sport, But Of Style

6:46pm June 15, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

You'd be forgiven for confusing airport tarmacs of Russia for the catwalks of Milan: From street-ready kits to swank trophy cases to entire teams in matching suits, the World Cup aims to impress.

Janine Shepherd: How Can We Redefine Ourselves After A Tragedy?

9:36am June 15, 2018

by NPR/TED Staff

Janine "the machine" Shepherd was a cross-country skier bound for Olympic greatness, when an accident left her paralyzed. She describes her struggle to redefine her identity beyond being an athlete.

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