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News Articles: Sports

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup Final match between Argentina and France on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

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The moments that captured our attention at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The monthlong tournament in Qatar was filled with excitement, surprise and controversy. Argentina's victory in the final — which gave Lionel Messi his first title — cemented it as one of the best.

December 19, 2022
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By:
  • Tom Goldman and
  • Russell Lewis
Fireworks are pictured before the start of the Qatar 2022 World Cup final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium north of Doha on December 18, 2022.

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With the World Cup over, rights groups hope the issues raised stay relevant in Qatar

Trouble brews in the run up to every global, mega sporting event — such as buses not running on time, or venues seemingly not ready for action. But it melts away when the games begin. But what lasts?

December 19, 2022
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By:
  • Tom Goldman
Two U.S. men's national team players — Tim Ream, left, and Brenden Aaronson, right — playing for their respective English Premier League teams in October.

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The World Cup is over. What soccer should I watch now?

If you, like many Americans, caught the soccer bug watching the World Cup but aren't sure where to turn next, we're here to help.

December 19, 2022
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By:
  • Becky Sullivan
Thuraya, the female Panda sent by China to Qatar as a gift for the World Cup, walks in a shelter at the Panda House Garden in Al Khor, near Doha, Qatar.

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Two giant pandas have predicted that Argentina will win the World Cup over France

The pandas correctly predicted that Argentina would beat Croatia in the first semifinal match last, and they also rightly chose France over Morocco. Now, they predict Argentina will win the final.

December 18, 2022
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By:
  • Mary Yang
Croatia's Luka Modrić in action in front of Morocco's Achraf Hakimi during the World Cup third-place playoff match between Croatia and Morocco at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Saturday.

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Croatia defeats Morocco 2-1 for third place title at World Cup

Luka Modrić led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great's last appearance at the World Cup. It is the second time Croatia has taken third place.

December 17, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi in Lusail, north of Doha on December 13, 2022 (L) and France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe in Al Khor, north of Doha on December 14, 2022.

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France takes on Argentina in the World Cup Final. Here's what you need to know.

The final game of the 2022 World Cup on Sunday is set to be its most thrilling. Defending champion France takes on Argentina as Lionel Messi seeks the one trophy missing from his glorious career.

December 16, 2022
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By:
  • Russell Lewis
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner plays in a September 2021 game. In her first public comments since being freed from Russia, she says she will play in the next WNBA season.

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Brittney Griner says she'll play in the upcoming WNBA season

In her first public statement since being freed from Russia, the two-time Olympic gold medalist says she'll play for her team, the Phoenix Mercury, when the season starts in May.

December 16, 2022
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  • Rachel Treisman
GPB  NPR

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Photos from the World Cup, as Argentina, France prepare to face off in the finals

See some of the best photos from the 2022 World Cup's quarterfinal and semifinal rounds. Argentina and France will face off in the final on Sunday, Dec. 18.

December 15, 2022
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By:
  • Maansi Srivastava
Grant Wahl with a World Cup replica trophy, in recognition of his achievement covering 8 or more FIFA World Cups, during a ceremony at the Main Media Centre on Nov. 29 in Doha, Qatar.

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American soccer sportswriter Grant Wahl died of an aneurysm at the Qatar World Cup

Wahl, the preeminent soccer reporter in the U.S., died early Saturday while covering the Argentina-Netherlands quarterfinal match in Doha. He collapsed in the press tribune during the game.

December 14, 2022
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  • Russell Lewis
Theo Hernández of France celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the 2022 World Cup semifinal between France and Morocco on December 14, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar.

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  • Sports

France defeats Morocco to reach World Cup Final, their chase to repeat continues

France, led by its star Kylian Mbappé, has sparkled this tournament. In defeating Morocco, the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals, France sets up a dream final against Argentina.

December 14, 2022
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By:
  • Russell Lewis
Fans of Morocco's World Cup team rushed to the streets to celebrate their win over Belgium. on Nov. 27. Montreal is the home of Canada's largest Moroccan community.

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Far from Qatar, fans in Morocco's diaspora are celebrating a historic World Cup run

With much of the world rallying around his country's unprecedented run, a member of the Moroccan diaspora says that "to me, we already won the World Cup."

December 14, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Chappell
Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and Croatia in Qatar on December 13, 2022.

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  • Sports

Messi's dream lives on as Argentina defeats Croatia to reach the World Cup final

Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to advance to the World Cup finals for a sixth time - and giving star forward Messi a chance to win his first title. Argentina will play either France or Morocco on Sunday.

December 13, 2022
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By:
  • Russell Lewis
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his deputy Gabriel Sterling testify on June 21, 2022 at the US House committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.

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  • Politics

Georgia Today: Secretary of State subpoenaed, open enrollment, AAA forecasts holiday travel

On the Tuesday Dec. 13 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia’s Secretary of State has been subpoenaed, the deadline for open market insurance enrollment nears, and AAA says people are going to do a lot of traveling this holiday season.

December 13, 2022
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell

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  • Arts & Life

How I discovered a love for ballet as an adult

Sometimes you can find new interests in old places. For me, it was taking ballet classes alongside a group of around 20 Chinese ladies, all of them starting ballet as adults.

December 13, 2022
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By:
  • Connie Hanzhang Jin
Yassine Bounou of Morocco makes a save during the the World Cup quarterfinal between Morocco and Portugal. Goalkeepers have powered the final four teams left in the tournament.

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  • Sports

As the World Cup semifinals begin, it's the Fab Four goalkeepers leading the way

While attention at the World Cup has mostly been on stars like Argentina's Messi, Brazil's Neymar, and Portugal's Ronaldo, goalkeepers have also shined — especially for the final four teams.

December 13, 2022
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By:
  • Tom Goldman
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