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.
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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
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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
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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.
HBCUs ponder a prime exit after football coach Deion Sanders leaves Jackson State
NPR's Juana Summers talks with LA Times Sports Culture Critic Tyler Tynes about football coach Deion Sanders' consequential departure from Jackson State University to the University of Colorado.
Morocco shocks Spain to become the first Arab team to reach the World Cup's final 8
After a goal-less 90 minutes and extra time, Spanish players missed all three of their penalty kicks. No other team from outside Europe or South America made it this far in this year's tournament.
Boxing powerhouse Cuba lets women boxers compete
Cuban officials say women boxers will be able to compete officially after decades of restrictions, though they didn't yet confirm if that would be taken to a professional level like Cuban male boxers.