Spain’s World Cup champions return home for parade in front of almost 2 million
The players and their coaching staff met with the country's royals, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. An estimated crowd of…
Josh Kerr of Britain breaks 27-year-old world record in the mile
Kerr announced his bid to break the world record months in advance, and pulled off the plan in London on…
Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals
Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against…
Trump’s FIFA call opens a ‘slippery slope,’ says sports columnist Christine Brennan
NPR's A Martínez speaks with USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan about the World Cup match between the U.S. and…
Mexico’s World Cup run ends early again with loss to England at Estadio Azteca
Playing at altitude with the passionate backing of 80,824 fans at Estadio Azteca, and with a man advantage for most…
Folarin Balogun’s soccer ban suspended by FIFA, allowing U.S. striker to play Belgium
U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun has had his World Cup ban suspended by FIFA, making him free to play in…
Cape Verde’s historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink
Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's…
Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes
After 90 minutes of play, the electronic board signaled 10 minutes of added time, and it was difficult to imagine…
LeBron James’ next team? A Lakers reporter shares the ‘most logical’ fit
NPR's Michel Martin asks Dan Woike of The Athletic where LeBron James might be headed next now that he's leaving…
Serena Williams ‘enjoyed the moment’ despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon
Serena Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match…