By Matias Grez, CNN The hopes of Argentina and Lionel Messi winning the World Cup remain very much alive after a nerve-shredding penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands in a thrilling match at Qatar 2022. Leading 2-0 with just eight minutes remaining thanks to goals from Nahuel Molina and Messi, the Netherlands staged a stunning
Continue Reading By Ben Church, CNN Brazil, the favorite to win this year’s World Cup, is out of Qatar 2022 after losing to Croatia on penalties 1-1 (4-2) in Friday’s dramatic quarterfinal. It had looked as though Neymar had won it for Brazil after he scored a stunning solo goal in extra-time — tying Pele’s international scoring
Continue Reading By Amy Woodyatt, CNN Diehard Wimbledon fans know how hard it can be to get into the grounds of the famed tennis tournament, with spectators often camping overnight to get in a pole position to join a seemingly endless queue just for a chance to watch the championships. So spare a thought for Roger Federer,
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Palm Desert dominated rival La Quinta in their first dual of the season, winning 76-8. Safe to say @PalmWrestling is going to win another league title this year. They dominated rival LQ in their first league dual. The reigning DEL and @CIFSS champs are coming for more this year after finishing 4th at @CIFState. Look
Continue Reading By Jill Martin, CNN After the Los Angeles Rams claimed him off waivers Tuesday, quarterback Baker Mayfield got acclimated with his new teammates very quickly on Thursday as they hosted the Las Vegas Raiders. In a sensational introduction, Mayfield led the Rams back from a 16-3 deficit, capping the game off with a 98-yard drive
Continue Reading By George Ramsay, CNN Lionel Messi and Argentina are three games away from winning the World Cup, but against the Netherlands they will face their toughest test of the tournament so far. Friday’s quarterfinal at the Lusail Stadium is a compelling match-up, not least because of the World Cup history between the two teams. They
Continue Reading By Matias Grez, CNN VinÃcius Jr. fielded probing questions from reporters on the pressure Brazil is feeling as the favorite in Qatar and what some pundits perceived as disrespect towards opponents following the Seleção’s dance moves against South Korea, but he was finally caught off guard in the press conference when a stray cat leapt
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds will host a two-day Firebirds Fan Fest next weekend to celebrate its home opening game.  The free family-friendly event will feature carnival games, street hockey, photo opportunities with Santa Claus and Fuego, live music and more, according to a statement from the Coachella Valley Firebirds. It will be held in the
Continue Reading By David Close and Emma Tucker, CNN A year-long investigation by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform revealed on Thursday that Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder established a “culture of fear” within the NFL organization and attempted to intimidate witnesses from cooperating with investigators. The 79-page report found “sexual harassment, bullying, and other toxic
Continue Reading CNN By Matias Grez, CNN Brittney Griner’s release from detention in Russia ends a nine-month ordeal and allows her the chance to restart her stellar basketball career. Griner had a standout college career for the Baylor Lady Bears, where she broke numerous records, including the most blocks in a season in NCAA history with 223,
Continue Reading By Matias Grez, CNN Brittney Griner’s release from detention in Russia ends a nine-month ordeal and allows her the chance to restart her stellar basketball career. Griner had a standout college career for the Baylor Lady Bears, where she broke numerous records, including the most blocks in a season in NCAA history with 223, her
Continue Reading By Sammy Mngqosini, CNN FIFA on Thursday confirmed the death of a migrant worker at the resort used by Saudi Arabia during the group stages at the World Cup in Qatar. “FIFA is deeply saddened by this tragedy and our thoughts and sympathies are with the worker’s family,” a spokesperson for the world football governing
Continue Reading By Aleks Klosok, CNN The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) on Thursday denied that star forward Cristiano Ronaldo had threatened to leave the World Cup squad after being named as a substitute against Switzerland earlier this week. The 37-year-old striker was dropped from the starting lineup for Tuesday’s last 16 clash with his replacement, Benfica forward
Continue Reading By Will Rogan and Ben Church, CNN England star Raheem Sterling will return to the team’s World Cup base in Qatar ahead of the Three Lions’ quarterfinal tie against France on Saturday after flying home when intruders broke into his family home. The forward missed England’s 3-0 win over Senegal on Sunday after his home
Continue Reading By Alasdair Howorth, CNN Henry Anderson, a defensive end for the Carolina Panthers, revealed on Wednesday that he suffered a “minor stroke” in October, and that he’s hopeful of returning to action on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. On October 22, a day before the Panthers faced Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Anderson was admitted
Continue Reading By Amy Woodyatt, CNN It’s bad news for Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller, who will have to sit out the remainder of the 2022 season because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Miller was placed on injured reserve on December 1, after suffering a knee injury during the Bills’ Thanksgiving game against the
Continue Reading By George Ramsay, CNN In the darkest moments of her toughest training sessions, professional marathon runner Mary Ngugi likes to lean on her trackside audience for motivation. That’s not necessarily her coach — nor her training partners — but a much younger group of runners who have started frequenting Ngugi’s athletics track in the Kenyan
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The first wave of player commitments for the 2023 American Express golf tournament have been announced. Fans can see reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, SoCal native Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffle, and Tony Finau competing in the 64th edition of the tournament, set to be here in Coachella Valley in January. “Together, the four American teammates
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It’s a construction milestone at Acrisure Arena. Crews officially started ice installation in the main hockey rink on Wednesday. The ice is expected to be fully laid down this week. Today, the regulation rink lines along with face-off circles will be painted. Come Wednesday, the arena will place logos onto the surface. The next step
Continue Reading By Wayne Sterling, CNN New York Yankees and slugger Aaron Judge have reportedly agreed on a nine-year deal worth $360 million, sources told ESPN, The Athletic senior writer Ken Rosenthal and MLB Network insider Jon Morosi on Wednesday. The slugger comes off a historic season with the Yankees. Despite losing the American League Championship Series
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