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Once a Star of College Basketball, Kevin Ollie Is Now Disrupting It

“I’m in a great place,” said Kevin Ollie, his voice clear and firm as we spoke recently in a telephone…

Germany Meets the Moment and Keeps Its World Cup Hopes Alive

AL KHOR, Qatar — This is how fine the margins can be: Had Nico Schlotterbeck not raced back, his jaw…

What We Learned From Week 12 in the N.F.L.

The A.F.C. playoff race only gets more and more contentious with each passing week, and teams are adjusting to make…

Iran Calls for U.S. to Be Expelled From World Cup

A representative of Iran’s soccer federation on Sunday called for the United States to be expelled from soccer’s World Cup…

Mexico’s view from last place: ‘We still have some hope.’

Entering the World Cup, there were many questions about the Mexican national team. How good was the squad, really? Was…

Cheer, Chant, Clean: Japan Takes Out the Trash, and Others Get the Hint

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — The final whistle blew on Sunday afternoon, and the Japanese fans who had just spent hours…

Lionel Messi saved Argentina’s World Cup, and a soccer nation has hope again.

LUSAIL, Qatar — As he wrapped Enzo Fernández tightly in his arms, Lionel Messi could not help it. His Argentina…

Mexico’s love-hate relationship with Argentina haunts the team’s World Cup matchup.

When Mexico faces Argentina on Saturday, Mexican fans will bear mixed feelings toward the country that should be their ultimate…

El partido de México y Argentina revive una vieja rivalidad deportiva

Cuando México se enfrente a la selección de Argentina el sábado, los fanáticos mexicanos tendrán sentimientos encontrados hacia el país…

Saudi Commuters Descend on Doha for an In-and-Out World Cup

DOHA, Qatar — Planes were landing, from all around the world, every few minutes. They came from London and Tokyo,…

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