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Brendan Sorsby gets injunction vs. NCAA and could play for Texas Tech after gambling ineligibility. Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA. The ruling could clear the way for him to play for Texas Tech this fall, even after the transfer quarterback was declared ineligible for wagering on college sports.
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The weird and wonderful soccer phrases fans will bring to the World Cup. Soccer fans from across the globe are heading to North America for the World Cup and bringing with them their own vocabulary to describe the beautiful game.
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Iran's World Cup players wear pins for victims of deadly strike on school as they arrive in Mexico. Iran???s World Cup team arrived in Mexico wearing lapel pins highlighting the victims of a deadly missile strike on an elementary school at the start of the war in the Mideast.
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FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup. FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently addressed U.S. city leaders, joking about soccer "conquering" America as the World Cup approaches.
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What to know about the 16 stadiums hosting 2026 World Cup matches. Matches for the 2026 World Cup are being held at 16 stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Eriksen 'doing well' and expected to leave the hospital after on-field collapse, Denmark team says. Denmark's national team physician says Christian Eriksen is ???in good spirits??? and expected to leave the hospital soon after collapsing on the field again.
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Christian Eriksen 'conscious' after another on-field collapse in Denmark match, national team says. Christian Eriksen is conscious and undergoing further tests in the hospital after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark???s national team in a scary scene that had echoes of his cardiac arrest at the European Championship five years ago.
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Iran???s soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup. Iran???s soccer team has arrived in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup, before three group matches in the United States later this month.
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World Cup stadiums earn prestigious certifications as green buildings before matches begin. Most of the stadiums for this year's FIFA World Cup are now considered green buildings and the majority earned their certification in the run-up to the tournament.
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Pope Leo XIV acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny in Spain and weighs in on soccer rivalry. Pope Leo XIV acknowledges that he's competing with another VIP in Madrid this weekend. Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny is performing two shows in the Spanish capital.
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Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky. Popping a cold beer ??? or two or three ??? while watching sports at home, at a bar or during a live game is an age-old tradition.
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Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics. The 2026 World Cup has drawn intense criticism from globe-trotting fans who over the years have helped define the tournament's festive atmosphere.
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Myles Garrett sees his trade to the Rams as the path to the postseason success that has eluded him. Short of winning the Super Bowl, Myles Garrett did almost everything a defensive player can do in his first nine seasons in the NFL.
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Artist suing FIFA over destruction of Dallas whale mural before World Cup. An artist has filed a federal lawsuit against soccer's international governing body over the destruction of his giant mural of swimming whales on a building in Dallas as it prepares to host World Cup matches.
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Josh Jacobs practicing with Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges. Green Bay???s Josh Jacobs is practicing with the Packers while prosecutors consider whether to file charges against the three-time Pro Bowl running back following his arrest on domestic abuse allegations.
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As the World Cup approaches, Sotheby's is set to auction Pele's jersey. Soccer fans are preparing for the World Cup, and the shirt that launched the sport???s greatest dynasty and made number 10 famous everywhere is heading to auction.
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US grants visa to Haitian soccer player to join team for World Cup. The U.S. government has granted a visa to Woodensky Pierre, the only member of Haiti???s national soccer team living in the Caribbean country.
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Why soccer fandom in Latin America feels almost sacred. Soccer devotion in Latin America extends far beyond the stadium. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, fans across the region describe rituals, beliefs and emotional bonds tied to their teams that resemble forms of collective devotion.
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After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again. Fatima Yousufi and Mona Amini escaped the Taliban and found refuge in Australia with dreams of playing international soccer.
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Southampton sticking by manager Eckert after Spygate controversy. Southampton owner Dragan ??olak says manager Tonda Eckert will keep his job despite helping to orchestrate the Spygate controversy.
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Congress asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league's embrace of streaming services. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been invited to testify before Congress as the league faces increasing federal scrutiny about its broadcast deals and its recent practice of airing games on paywalled streaming services.
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Eagles trade receiver A.J. Brown to the Patriots, setting up reunion with coach Mike Vrabel. The Philadelphia Eagles have traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. The Eagles will receive a first-round pick in 2028 and a fifth-round pick in 2027 for the three-time Pro Bowler.
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Russell Wilson finalizing deal to join CBS Sports, AP source says. Ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson is finalizing a deal with CBS Sports to become an analyst on the network???s Sunday NFL pregame show, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.
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Browns trading 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams, AP sources say. The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move have told The Associated Press.
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