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Soccer’s biggest championship is supposed to be a celebration. So why is everyone so unhappy?

The forward was seen as critical to the title hopes of a France team already hit hard by injuries.

The about-face on alcohol could violate a multimillion-dollar FIFA sponsorship agreement, and signaled that soccer’s governing body may no longer be in full control of its showcase event.

The luxury hotel set to host soccer’s most senior leaders wasn’t quite ready when they began arriving, the latest in a series of last-second tweaks to Qatar’s well-laid plans.

Judge, a slugging outfielder for the Yankees, swatted 62 home runs and beat out Shohei Ohtani, the Angels’ two-way superstar, for the American League’s top honor.

In a sports memorabilia market flush with cash, the ball could set a record for game-used baseballs by selling for more than $3 million.

Winter weather enters the picture as the Bills try to halt their slide against the Browns and the Packers host the Titans. But conditions should be electric for Kansas City’s rematch against the Chargers.

Hundreds of thousands of Nepalis were part of an army of migrant workers who remade Qatar for its World Cup moment. But in chasing desperately needed paychecks abroad, many pay a heavy price.

Leaders of the University of California system are considering whether to block U.C.L.A.’s move to the Big Ten. The lawmaker who touched off national changes in endorsement deals is watching, too.

Australia has lifted the tennis star’s three-year ban on entering the country, imposed when he was deported in January over his failure to be vaccinated against Covid.

The Vikings proved their mettle once again, Aaron Rodgers struck a partnership with the rookie Christian Watson, and the Colts tinkered their way to an unlikely win.

Dustin Poirier also beat Michael Chandler with a choke, and Zhang Weili won a 115-pound title over Carla Esparza the same way.

Irving’s antisemitic movie post is his biggest controversy yet. But the potential fallout could affect not just his basketball career but the N.B.A. itself.

The Bruins are having their best recent season on the field, yet attendance is falling rapidly. Free tickets haven’t helped, and the athletic department’s balance sheet has suffered.

Irving, the Nets guard, met with Silver this week after promoting an antisemitic film on social media last month. Silver said Irving’s actions were damaging.

Several women in track and field said their mental health spiraled as they skipped meals to be leaner at the urging of coaches and peers.

Josh Allen’s status puts the Bills’ matchup against the Vikings into disarray, the Seahawks look to extend their winning steak, and the 49ers are hoping for health out of their bye week.

Vaughn, an assistant coach, was filling in since the team fired Steve Nash last week. Guard Kyrie Irving, who promoted an antisemitic movie on Twitter, remains suspended.

Aaron Judge’s free agency looms over everything at the general managers’ meetings, but Brian Cashman says he has other holes to fill. Cashman’s own deal will have to wait.

It seems almost certain that Aaron Rodgers won’t win his fifth Most Valuable Player Award, a race in which Patrick Mahomes is fast making up ground on Josh Allen.

Female college athletes are making millions thanks to their large social media followings. But some who have fought for equity in women’s sports worry that their brand building is regressive.

Months after its Premier League rival Chelsea traded hands in a deal worth $3 billion, Liverpool’s owners hired bankers and said they would entertain offers for the club.

The Jets’ defense had a counter for the Bills’ top-rated offense, Tom Brady stirred up some old magic, and Joe Burrow got a lift from Bengals not named Ja’Marr Chase.

Jose Altuve, Yuli Gurriel and Alex Bregman have been the constants for an Astros team that never stops evolving. With one more win they can secure a second World Series title.

Around 50 percent of baseball’s positive drug tests come from Dominican players. From Jenrry Mejia and Fernando Tatis Jr. to minor leaguers and teenagers, the problems permeate all levels.

Justin Verlander finally got his first World Series victory, Jeremy Peña carried the offense and Houston has Philadelphia on the ropes as it heads home for Game 6.

Irving posted a link to an antisemitic movie last week but has declined to apologize. His suspension will last at least five games.

Cristian Javier and Framber Valdez were never considered top prospects, but the young starting pitchers are leading the way for the Astros in the World Series.

Cristian Javier and three relievers shut down the powerful Philadelphia Phillies, tying the World Series and accomplishing a feat that hadn’t happened since 1956.

Daniel and Tanya Snyder, the embattled co-owners of the N.F.L. team, announced that they would seek “potential transactions” related to the sale of the team.

Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. set a World Series record by allowing five home runs. The Phillies hinted they were onto something but McCullers said he just pitched poorly.

In the first World Series game in Philadelphia since 2009, the Phillies took Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. deep five times and cruised to victory.

The Nets have struggled to a 2-5 start, and their star guard Kyrie Irving is under fire for promoting an antisemitic documentary.

Billion-dollar investment funds and N.F.L. ownership groups are among those angling for a foothold in the Indian Premier League. The returns, not the sport, are the draw.

The Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies are tied at one game apiece. The series is scheduled to resume Tuesday, and each remaining game will be pushed back one day.

Dave Dombrowski has led four franchises to the World Series as a president of baseball operations, and he has done it by embracing tradition and analytics.