England breaks Australia's heart, will play Spain in World Cup final
England dispatched the hosts, 3-1, bossing the Matildas and mounting counterattacks that stunned the host country's fans. They'll play Spain this weekend.
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The feel good story in 'The Blind Side' takes a dark turn in real life
NPR's A Martinez talks to Chris Bumbaca of USA Today Sports, about a new twist to the story of retired NFL tackle Michael Oher, who's life was the subject of the 2009 movie The Blind Side.
Tuohy family responds to Michael Oher's allegations of his false adoption
In court documents filed in a Tennessee probate court, Oher alleged that the Tuohys convinced him to sign documents that agreed to a conservatorship in 2004.
Michael Oher of 'The Blind Side' says the Tuohy family lied about adopting him
NPR's Juana Summers talks with journalist Michael Fletcher about Michel Oher's allegations that the Tuohy family never adopted him but tricked him into signing conservatorship papers after turning 18.
Michael Oher of 'The Blind Side' says he wasn't adopted, but put in a conservatorship
Oher alleged Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy presented him with a document establishing a conservatorship shortly after he moved in with him, and said it was "for all intents and purposes, an adoption."
Matilda mania is sweeping Australia as its World Cup team breaks viewership records
Call it soccer or football, the Australian women's team is on an unprecedented run in the World Cup.
'Cotton Eye Joe' interrupts crucial tennis rally at Canadian Open
Jessica Pegula and Iga Swiatek were mid-point in a semifinal tiebreaker when dance-party staple "Cotton Eye Joe" rang through the stadium. The crowd might have liked it, but the players were thrown.
Encore: We meet female soccer players in Ukraine who are training during wartime
Many of the players on a Ukrainian professional women's soccer team have experienced the hardships of war, but they're still watching the Women's World Cup and cheering on their favorite players.
Saturday Sports: Women's World Cup; Phil Mickelson's gambling; Caitlin Clark sculpture
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Michele Steele of ESPN about the Women's World Cup, Phil Mickelson's gambling, and college basketball star Caitlin Clark getting a butter sculpture at the Iowa State Fair.
Australia has 'Matilda Mania' as the team goes on to Women's World Cup quarter-finals
Australians are smashing viewing records as they watch their team, The Matildas, advance in the Women's World Cup. But for some women, it's a bittersweet moment.