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11/23/22

WATCH: Ecuadorian Fans Chant “We Want Beer” During World Cup Match

Ecuadorian fans missed having a cold one so much that they started a chant during the opening match of the World Cup, where their team faced host nation Qatar.

11/22/22

WATCH: U.S. Journalist Detained in Qatar After Wearing Rainbow Shirt to World Cup

Grant Wahl, a U.S. sports journalist, says he was initially detained and denied entry to the USMNT’s World Cup opener against Wales on Monday, due to the fact he was wearing a t-shirt with a rainbow display on it.

11/21/22

World Cup Teams Nix Armbands That Were Seen As Snub to Qatar

Just hours before the first players wearing the armbands in support of the “One Love” campaign were set to take the field, the governing body of soccer warned they would immediately be shown yellow cards.

11/18/22

Qatar Bans the Sale of Beer at FIFA World Cup Stadiums

In what appears to be a response to the news, Budweiser’s official Twitter account wrote in a now-deleted tweet, “Well, this is awkward…”

11/17/22

WATCH: USMNST Supports LGBTQ+ Community Ahead of Qatar World Cup With Pride Logo

The U.S. men’s national soccer team unveiled a rainbow pride logo at their training facility, in support of the LGBTQ+ community, ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.

11/17/22

Griner Has Begun Serving Sentence in Russian Penal Colony

WASHINGTON (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a Russian penal colony, her lawyers and agent said Thursday.

11/17/22

Universities’ Focus on Athletes’ Mental Health Spurred by Tragedy

The University of Virginia have made counselors and therapy dogs available after 3 members of the football team were shot and killed.

11/17/22

Meet the Groundbreaking Female Play-by-Play Commentators at the World Cup

Jacqui Oatley, Pien Meulensteen, Vicki Sparks, and Robyn Cowen will be among the broadcasters for the World Cup telecasts.

11/14/22

WATCH: The Fight to End the Use of Native American Mascots

Nearly 2,000 sports teams in the U.S. still use Native American mascots — here's what you should know about the decades-long fight to end the practice, which some call dehumanizing.

11/07/22

Fans Celebrate Houston Astros’ World Series Win With Parade

Saturday’s win gave the Astros’ 73-year-old manager Dusty Baker his first title in 25 seasons as a manager, the last three in Houston.

11/04/22

NBA Teams’ Approach to Election Day More Muted Than 2020

All 30 NBA teams are doing various things in advance of Tuesday’s midterm election and the league won't play any games on Election Day.

11/04/22

FIFA Urges World Cup Teams To Focus on Soccer Over Politics

“Please, let’s now focus on the football!” FIFA officials wrote, asking the 32 soccer federations to “not allow football to be dragged into every ideological or political battle that exists.”