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Your World Cup team's been knocked out. Which semifinalist should you root for?
10+ hour ago (730+ words) So, your team of choice has been knocked out of the World Cup. You want to keep watching, but you may need a rooting interest to stay invested. The idea of supporting any team but your own may be unfathomable…...
Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12
19+ hour, 18+ min ago (881+ words) The blazes, which also lashed France this week, came as parts of Western Europe are facing their third heat wave in six weeks. Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent, with temperatures increasing twice as fast as the global average since…...
Colombian soccer federation condemns death threats against midfielder Jaminton Campaz
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (215+ words) Colombia’s tournament ended Tuesday in a penalty shootout loss to Switzerland in the round of 16. During extra time, Campaz — who plays for Argentine club Rosario Central — missed a critical scoring opportunity when his shot went wide. “No athlete, nor any…...
Chinese men in Germany used Telegram groups to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors say
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (907+ words) EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of sexual violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please call 1-800-656-4673 in the U.S., 116 016 in Germany or 15117905157 in China. Under German privacy laws, prosecutors are limited in what they can say outside…...
Hemingway's century-old 'The Sun Also Rises' still inspires Americans to run with bulls in Pamplona
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (1018+ words) It marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Ernest Hemingway ’s book that launched the future Noble Laureate to literary fame and put Pamplona on the map for millions of people around the world. Hemingway’s 1926 novel “The Sun Also Rises…...
Lamine Yamal without a goal, yet Spain's young superstar is attacking threat in a 3-0 knockout win
1+ week, 2+ day ago (452+ words) The 18-year-old winger is working his way back to peak condition after suffering a hamstring injury two months ago. Still, he was clutching his silver player of the match trophy on Thursday after displaying a constant attacking threat, including six…...
Lamine Yamal is healthy enough to play full matches for Spain in knockout rounds, De La Fuente says
1+ week, 3+ day ago (456+ words) Alton Telegraph...
World Cup what to know: Spain looks to knock out Austria as round of 32 winds down
1+ week, 3+ day ago (870+ words) Only six spots remain in the World Cup round of 16, with half of those to be determined on Thursday. The slate is highlighted by a matchup between highly touted Spain and Austria in Inglewood, California, while Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal battles…...
Awer Mabil is proud to represent Australia as one of team's refugees playing in the World Cup
3+ week, 2+ day ago (682+ words) It had nothing to do with a soccer result, either. But rather a reflection that took him back to his tumultuous youth as a refugee and how some good fortune landed him in Australia for a new start in life....
A fire on the Spanish island of Mallorca kills 2 people and injures several
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (200+ words) The fire broke out at around 5 a.m. on the third floor of a residential building in the Magaluf area, according to the Civil Guard, a Spanish law enforcement agency. The cause of the fire was under investigation. Residents tried unsuccessfully to…...