#Football

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.

‘I Would Be Booing Myself,’ Broncos Coach Admits After Win

For the second week in a row, Denver fans were left scratching their heads about Nathaniel Hackett’s play-calling and time management.

Arnold Tucker, 95, Celebrated but Overshadowed Quarterback, Is Dead

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 Bet Big on a Quarterback Upgrade but Ended Up Settling Anyway

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.

Rainbow Armbands Are New Flash Point for FIFA and Qatar World Cup

An effort by European soccer federations to highlight gay rights could force a collision between FIFA rules and social campaigns.

Suns and Mercury Owner Plans to Sell Teams Amid Scandal

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.

For N.F.L. Kickers, Showing Too Much Leg Could Hurt Their Pockets

The league drew the ire of several kickers over its enforcement of uniform policies that require players to wear pants that cover their knees.