Sports
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England Ends Australia’s Run and Reaches World Cup Final
Answering a Sam Kerr goal with two of their own, the Lionesses advanced to an all-European final against Spain.
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James Harden Did Not Start the Problems for the Philadelphia 76ers
Discontent is not new for star players, but it has become very public for the Philadelphia 76ers at a moment when their fans are running out of...
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The Matildas and the World Cup Crack Australia’s Code Wars
The World Cup has added a new dimension to a national sporting conversation often dominated by the rivalry between rugby and Australian rules...
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World Cup: Spain Beats Sweden to Reach First Final
A late swing of goals and emotions ends with a dramatic winner by Olga Carmona, and Spain one win from its first world championship.
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‘Untold: Hall of Shame’ Review: Cheaters Never Prosper
An infamous sports-world doping scandal is related with insight in this compelling, albeit slight, Netflix documentary.
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Alex Collins, a Former N.F.L. Running Back, Is Killed in a Motorcycle Crash
Mr. Collins, who played for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, collided with an S.U.V. in South Florida on Sunday, the authorities said.
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A World Away From the World Cup, Soccer With a Different Goal
In dusty Australian towns a thousand miles from the nearest Women’s World Cup stadium, Indigenous leaders hope the sport can offer hope, and...
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Michael Oher, Depicted in ‘The Blind Side,’ Says He Was Conned With Adoption Promise
Michael Oher, whose life was depicted in the 2009 film, says in a lawsuit that he was never fully adopted by the family that took him in and was...
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For Sweden, the Right Way to Play Is the One That Wins
The World Cup semifinal between Spain and Sweden will be a battle of styles, of passing versus pragmatism. Opponents discount the latter at their...
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Once Rare, 40-Point Games Are Surging in the W.N.B.A.
Breanna Stewart of the Liberty scored 42 on Sunday for her third 40-point game of the season, and the 10th in the league this year.
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Wander Franco Sits Out of Rays Game Amid Investigation
The Rays said Major League Baseball was investigating social media posts about Wander Franco, but his manager said it was “just a day off.”
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England, Bruised but Unbowed, Reaches World Cup Semifinals
The Lionesses, champions of Europe, rallied past Colombia but now face yet another hurdle: a semifinal with host Australia on Wednesday.