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Cape Verde is celebrating a sports-filled weekend. The national soccer team returned home Sunday as heroes after reaching the World Cup round of 32 and taking Argentina into extra time. The men's basketball team also clinched a spot in the second round of Wor…
The News Flicker·July 5, 2026
Erling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 win over Brazil that showcased the young striker on soccer’s bigge…
The News Flicker·July 5, 2026
England has unpleasant memories of Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. That's where Diego Maradona of Argentina scored two of the most famous goals in World Cup history in a 2-1 victory in 1986. The goals are known as the Hand of God and the Goal of the Century. E…
The News Flicker·July 5, 2026
Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay 1-0, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time. France advanced to play Morocco on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts. With …
The News Flicker·July 4, 2026
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup Round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once. It’s Morocco’s second straight appearance in the quarterfinals …
The News Flicker·July 4, 2026
Young all-rounder James Coles has earned his maiden England ODI call-up for the series against India, a testament to his consistent county cricket performances. The 22-year-old Sussex star, a left-handed batter and slow left-arm spinner, impressed selectors w…
The News Flicker·July 4, 2026
Some of Travis Kelce's teammates on the Kansas City Chiefs, retired Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl-winning brother Jason and other players from around the NFL and other sports are expected to be in attendance for his wedding to pop superstar Taylor Swift. San…
The News Flicker·July 3, 2026
A recent star-studded gathering at Lord's Cricket Ground featuring Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shikhar Dhawan sparked widespread online debate over a glaring wardrobe discrepancy in social media posts. Fans quickly noticed that Sharma's dress a…
The News Flicker·July 1, 2026
England cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have revealed they received death threats and online abuse after criticizing the ICC's World Cup scheduling involving India.
The News Flicker·July 1, 2026
LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere, a person with knowledge of those plans confirmed Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Jame…
The News Flicker·June 30, 2026
Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw. With the shootout tied at 2-all after four rounds, Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou ma…
The News Flicker·June 30, 2026
José Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup. The Round of 32 match ended 1-1 after extra time. Paraguay …
The News Flicker·June 29, 2026