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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 the Samurai Blue would beat both Spain and Germany to top Group E in qualifying for the knockouts, but so impressive has the team been that not many would

By George Ramsay, CNN Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger said teams who focused on “competition” rather than “political demonstrations” performed better in the group stages of the World Cup. Wenger, speaking as part of a media briefing for FIFA’s Technical Study Group in Qatar, appeared to be referring to the likes of Germany, which suffered

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 Football Playoff. The Michigan Wolverines, Texas Christian University (TCU) Horned Frogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes join the Bulldogs in the playoff, the selection committee announced on Sunday. No. 1 Georgia (13-0)

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 from Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappé. Giroud broke the deadlock just before halftime, collecting a through pass from Mbappé and putting the ball brilliantly into the far corner.

By Wayne Sterling, CNN Brazil national team head coach Tite said Neymar will play against South Korea in Monday’s last 16 World Cup match, if he practices “okay” on Sunday. “He will practice this afternoon, and if everything is okay, he will play,” Tite said at a news conference on Sunday. “Neymar being on the

By Alaa Elassar, CNN Around 10 of the more than two dozen women who accused Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct were expected to attend his game in Houston on Sunday, according to their attorney. Watson returned to the field to a mix of boos and cheers Sunday for his first NFL regular

By Jacob Lev, CNN The University of Chicago’s Julianne Sitch made history Saturday, becoming the first woman to lead an NCAA men’s soccer team to a championship as head coach. The Maroons defeated Williams College 2-0 to win the NCAA DIII men’s national title, their first in program history, according to a statement from the

By Jacob Lev, CNN Coach Prime is officially heading to Boulder, Colorado. Football legend Deion Sanders has been named the new University of Colorado football head coach, the school announced Saturday. Sanders will be leaving Jackson State University, where he coached the Tigers for the past three seasons, compiling a record of 26-5 — including going

By Ben Morse, CNN From early on in this World Cup, the traditional heavyweights of the game have been up against it. Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina in what has been described as the biggest shock in the tournament’s long history. The 2022 World Cup truly kicked off at that moment. In the following days, Morocco

By Ben Morse, CNN Sunday’s round of 16 fixtures feature the 2018 World Cup winner, the current African champion and one of the Euro 2020 finalists. First up, reigning World Cup champion France faces Poland at the Al Thumama Stadium in the early fixture before arguably the highlight of the day as England meets Senegal

By Wayne Sterling, CNN Rhian Wilkinson has resigned as the head coach of the Portland Thorns FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) at the request of the players following her “friendship” with a player, she said Friday. “During my time as the Thorns coach, a player and I formed a friendship that turned

By Issy Ronald, CNN The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) was defeated 3-1 by the Netherlands and knocked out of the World Cup in the round of 16, despite a spirited performance. The Netherlands had been underwhelming during the group stages but showcased its quality and clinical edge on Saturday, with three well-taken goals

By Duarte Mendonca and Amy Woodyatt, CNN Brazilian soccer great Pelé says he’s “strong” and has “a lot of hope” as he continues his treatment for colon cancer. Pelé’s social media post on Saturday came after local media reports in Brazil said that the 82-year old former footballer’s health had worsened. “My friends, I want

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN LeBron James moved past Magic Johnson for sixth place on the NBA’s all-time assists list as the Los Angeles Lakers took a hard earned 133-129 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers great’s ninth assist in the game — which came in the fourth quarter, with James finding Anthony Davis for

By Matias Grez, CNN The round of 16 match on Saturday between the US Men’s National Team and the Netherlands is one of the more intriguing clashes in the first knockout round of Qatar 2022. Though the bookmakers have the Netherlands as the odds-on favorite, this match-up is certainly closer than that and both teams