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As the World Focuses on Soccer, a Women’s Team in Exile Aches to Play
When the Afghanistan women’s national soccer team watches the men’s World Cup, every image on the TV screen feels bittersweet.…
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The U.S. Met Expectations in the Group Stage. Now, It Hopes to Exceed Them.
The Americans face the Dutch as underdogs Saturday. But as the U.S. captain, Tyler Adams, said about this World Cup,…
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How to Watch the U.S. vs. the Netherlands at the World Cup
The Americans will play the Netherlands on Saturday in the round of 16. Here’s how to watch, and what to…
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In Huge Blow to Mets, Jacob deGrom Signs With Texas Rangers
DeGrom, a two-time winner of the Cy Young Award, received an enormous commitment despite his recent injuries.
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We Can’t Keep Spending Like This
The chart below should make you nervous. Updated with data released on Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, it…
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Allen Kay, 77, Dies; Coined ‘If You See Something, Say Something’
He created many memorable commercials, including one featuring a monk who works miracles with a Xerox copier. His most notable…
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A chaotic end to the group stage sends Brazil and Switzerland to the knockout round.
The chaos that governed the first three days of World Cup group-stage finales did not bypass Group G on Friday…
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Twists and Turns: A World Cup Fitness Coach Explains Pregame Warm-Ups
In the final hour before a game, teams’ activities can look as random as recess at the local elementary school.…
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The U.S. World Cup Team Is Notably Diverse, but the Pipeline Needs Help
In some ways, things haven’t changed much in American soccer.
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Elon’s Two-Day War with Apple + How to Beat an A.I. Censor + S.B.F.’s ‘Bad Month’
Listen and follow ‘Hard Fork’Apple | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon | Google Hosted by Kevin Roose and Casey Newton…