Chile Loses Appeal Seeking Ecuador’s Place in World Cup
A FIFA panel reaffirmed an earlier decision dismissing Chile’s claim that its rival fielded an ineligible player. Chile plans one last appeal.
A FIFA panel reaffirmed an earlier decision dismissing Chile’s claim that its rival fielded an ineligible player. Chile plans one last appeal.
For the second week in a row, Denver fans were left scratching their heads about Nathaniel Hackett’s play-calling and time management.
Though he helped lead Army to three national titles, he was eclipsed by two storied running backs, and his death in 2019 was largely overlooked.
The 49ers tried to move on from Jimmy Garoppolo, but the value of game-managing quarterbacks is highest to teams with sudden openings to fill.
An effort by European soccer federations to highlight gay rights could force a collision between FIFA rules and social campaigns.
Robert Sarver, the majority owner of the N.B.A. and W.N.B.A. teams in Phoenix, had been fined $10 million and suspended for one year for using racist slurs and mistreating employees for years.
The league drew the ire of several kickers over its enforcement of uniform policies that require players to wear pants that cover their knees.
Wilson connected on big passing plays in his return to the city he led to a Super Bowl title, but a missed field-goal attempt in the final minute denied his Denver Broncos a victory.
Norm Van Brocklin threw for 554 yards in a game in 1951. A few players have come close but, even in a pass-heavy era of football, none have surpassed his total.
Led by offenses both expected (the Bills and Ravens) and surprising (the Jaguars), A.F.C. teams have dominated early-season scoring while perennial N.F.C. contenders have shown their age.
The team had a scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia to follow a 2-0 loss to Japan. In more ways than one, they were atypical of the send-off matches in World Cup years.
Daniel Jones took five sacks as the Giants’ offense failed to make a case it should remain intact.
With an average of 0.77 sacks per game, Donald could challenge Bruce Smith’s career sacks record. But only if he plays well beyond his stated plans.
Pro football’s annual all-star event will instead feature a flag football game and skills competition in an attempt to restore interest and increase player participation.
The N.F.L.’s players’ union will start an inquiry after Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa hits his head, yet returns to the game.
The butt punt seems destined to join the butt fumble in N.F.L. rear-end-related lore.
As Brazil begins its quest for a sixth World Cup, the team’s resources run deep — though Neymar still shoulders much of the load.
