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Russia's World Cup Performance Is Surprising Fans And Critics

4:24pm June 25, 2018

by Alina Selyukh

Despite a loss Monday, Russia has rolled through this World Cup — dominating opponents in its group to advance to the knockout stage of the soccer tournament and surprising fans and critics alike.

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In the Sochi Olympic Park, the Bolshoy Ice Dome is seen behind the Olympic flame cauldron, which now has a singing fountain that performs for tourists after sunset. The 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, was the most expensive Olympics in history.

#Sochifornia: Locals Say 2014 Olympics Helped Sochi Shed Its Soviet Sheen

5:29pm June 24, 2018

by Alina Selyukh

One of the World Cup hosts, Sochi is known for the 2014 Games, the most expensive Olympics in history. Now Instagram culture has dubbed it #Sochifornia — as in, Russia's answer to California.

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Mohamed Coulibaly, watches France's World Cup match against Peru at the Sarcelles A.A.S. complex on June 21. Coulibaly is the director of the soccer program at the club.

France's World Cup Team Brings Positive Attention To Suburban Fans

1:01pm June 24, 2018

by Eleanor Beardsley

Eight of France's World Cup team come from the suburbs of big cities — non-white areas known for poverty. France won in 1998 with a multi-ethnic team, bringing hope, but not much has changed since.

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David Wise competes in the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

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Not My Job: Freestyle Skier David Wise Gets Quizzed On Normcore

1:10pm June 23, 2018

Wise is known for skiing freestyle — but what does he know about being free of style?

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Saturday Sports: The World Cup

7:55am June 23, 2018

by Tom Goldman

We have the latest on the ongoing World Cup in Russia.

Before the World Cup began, Mousa Faye sold his "Allez Les Lions" (French for "go Lions") scarves for $1.25. Now they're going for $4.40.

PHOTOS: World Cup Brings Sunny Vibes To The Streets Of Senegal

3:33pm June 22, 2018

by Ricci Shryock

Residents of Dakar beat drums, danced and waved flags in the streets to celebrate their triumph over Poland this week. Next up: Japan on Sunday.

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Oh, The Horror: World Cup Fans Face Beer Shortage

5:17am June 22, 2018

According to Reuters, some bars and restaurants in Moscow have gone through all their beer supplies.

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Phillie Phanatic Injures Fan With Hot Dog

5:17am June 22, 2018

In Philadelphia, a fan went to the ER after being struck in the face by a hot dog. The hot dog, wrapped in duct tape, was fired into the stands by Philadelphia's mascot the Phillie Phanatic.

NFL Players Pen Op-Ed Calling For Changes To America's Justice System

10:53pm June 21, 2018

by Gene Demby

President Trump called on NFL players to suggest names of incarcerated people who they feel have been treated unfairly. A new op-ed from four NFL players calls for the president to issue a blanket pardon for people serving sentences for non-violent drug offenses.

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New England Patriots players Devin McCourty, left, and Jason McCourty, far right, post for a photo Tuesday night at the Suffolk County DA candidates' panel.

NFL Players Move Their Protests Off The Field, Grilling Boston DA Candidates

1:12pm June 21, 2018

by Tovia Smith

"The anthem had its role," says Patriots player Devin McCourty. "But I think, if we just took a knee every Sunday ... would anything change in the communities? I don't think so."

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