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World Cup quarterfinals: Qualifying teams, fixtures and schedule

December 6, 2022 7:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Alasdair Howorth, CNN We are waiting on two teams to qualify for the World Cup quarterfinals, but six have already booked their places in the last…

Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a stunning comeback win against the New Orleans Saints.

Tom Brady makes record 44th fourth-quarter comeback as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints

December 6, 2022 2:50 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN When his team trails in the fourth quarter, Tom Brady is almost inevitable. Down 13 points against the New Orleans Saints in…

Switzerland celebrates defeating Serbia 3-2 and qualifying for the knockout stages.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal face Switzerland for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals

December 5, 2022 4:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Issy Ronald, CNN The knockout stages are filled with extra tension this tournament for Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo as he seeks to win…

Japan's players look dejected at the end of the last-16 match against Croatia

Japan wins plaudits for World Cup shocks and fans cleaning up in stadiums

December 5, 2022 4:28 PM CNN Newsource

By John Sinnott, CNN Japan bids the World Cup farewell after its World Cup last-16 penalty shootout defeat by Croatia on Monday, but the team and its…

Brazil dances its way into World Cup quarterfinals thanks to dazzling display against South Korea

December 5, 2022 1:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN Brazil danced its way past South Korea and into the World Cup quarterfinals on Monday, sweeping aside its opponent 4-1 in a…

Croatia players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot out against Japan.

Croatia beats Japan on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals

December 5, 2022 10:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković made himself a national hero as Croatia beat Japan on penalties 1-1 (3-1) to reach the World Cup…

Pele's daughters said last week the Brazilian soccer great was hospitalized last week in Sao Paulo after contracting a lung infection

Pelé’s daughters say he was hospitalized last week with a lung infection following bout of Covid-19

December 5, 2022 7:21 AM cnn

CNN By Marcia Reverdosa, CNN In an interview aired Sunday night on TV Globo, Pelé’s daughters said the Brazilian soccer great was hospitalized…

Pelé’s daughters say he was hospitalized last week with a lung infection following bout of Covid-19

December 5, 2022 7:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Marcia Reverdosa, CNN In an interview aired Sunday night on TV Globo, Pelé’s daughters said the Brazilian soccer great was hospitalized…

Nick Bollettieri gestures outside his home on January 7

Nick Bollettieri, famed tennis coach, dies aged 91

December 5, 2022 7:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Nick Bollettieri, the famed tennis coach who taught the likes of the Williams sisters, Andre Agassi and Maria Sharapova, has died…

Watson runs onto the field with his team for the game against the Texans.

Deshaun Watson struggles on return to NFL action after 11-game suspension following sexual misconduct allegations

December 5, 2022 4:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Morse, CNN Deshaun Watson struggled on his return to NFL action on Sunday after serving an 11-game suspension following sexual misconduct…

All three of Prescott's thrown touchdowns came in the third quarter before the Cowboys' final quarter onslaught.

NFL Week 13: Ravens do it without Jackson, Burrow and Prescott put in dominant performances but Eagles stay top

December 5, 2022 3:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Alasdair Howorth, CNN Lamar Jackson suffered a first-quarter knee injury as the Baltimore Ravens (8-4) scraped a 10-9 win against the Denver…

England’s Raheem Sterling leaves World Cup after intruders break into family home

December 5, 2022 2:57 AM CNN Newsource

By CNN Sport staff England soccer star Raheem Sterling is returning home from the World Cup in Qatar after intruders broke into his family home.…

Son Heung-min celebrates victory over Portugal.

Japan vs. Croatia: Samurai Blue aiming to reach World Cup quarterfinals for first time

December 4, 2022 4:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Aimee Lewis, CNN In a World Cup of surprises, Japan has played a leading role in headline-making shock results. Not many would have predicted that…

Harry Kane celebrates celebrates after scoring his first goal of the World Cup.

England cruises past Senegal 3-0 to reach World Cup quarterfinals as Harry Kane makes Three Lions history

December 4, 2022 1:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN England reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup for a second tournament in a row thanks to a comprehensive 3-0 victory over…

Arsène Wenger speaks to reporters at a media briefing in Doha

Arsène Wenger claims teams who focused on ‘competition’ rather than ‘political demonstrations’ performed better at the World Cup

December 4, 2022 11:06 AM CNN Newsource

By George Ramsay, CNN Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger said teams who focused on “competition” rather than “political…

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws a pass against the LSU Tigers.

College Football Playoff will feature Georgia vs. Ohio State and Michigan vs. TCU

December 4, 2022 10:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Wayne Sterling, CNN The Georgia Bulldogs will step up their pursuit of back-to-back national titles when they compete in the upcoming College…

Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring the opening goal.

France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 3-1 victory over Poland as Kylian Mbappé breaks Pelé’s record

December 4, 2022 9:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Matias Grez, CNN France was made to work hard for its place in the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming an improved Poland side 3-1 thanks to goals…