Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, who won a record three World Cup titles and helped popularize the sport in the U.S. in the 1970s, has died at age 82.
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What lessons can the 2026 World Cup in North America learn from 2022?
Now that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is over, the focus turns to 2026 and the World Cup’s return to North America, where Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will be among the host venues. What are the logistical challenges that await?
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U.S. survives chaotic finish to defeat Iran and advance at World Cup
Christian Pulisic scores the decisive goal in the 38th minute but is injured on the play as the United States defeats Iran to advance at the World Cup.
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When will a woman pitch in Major League Baseball? It might be sooner than you think
Some Californians received a test of the earthquake early-warning system seven hours before the appointed time, waking…
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‘Some soul-searching’ ahead after U.S. women’s soccer team takes bronze in Tokyo
The U.S. women’s soccer team defeats Australia 4-3 to win bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, but the game could mark the end of an era for several players.
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Olympics loss to Canada could mean end of era for Carli Lloyd and USWNT
Canada beats the USWNT for the first time since 2001 to advance to the gold medal game. The U.S. will play for bronze, but what happens after that?
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U.S. women’s soccer team edges Netherlands on penalty kicks to advance at Olympics
Megan Rapinoe scores the decisive goal in penalty kick shootout as the U.S. women’s soccer team survives to defeat the Netherlands at Tokyo Olympics.
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Olympic officials confident tropical storm will have limited effect on Games
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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As tropical storm bears down on Tokyo Olympics, at least one set of athletes is feeling swell: The surfers
With Tropical Storm Nepartak swirling off the coast of Japan, Tokyo Olympic surfers are looking forward to bigger and better waves in the days ahead. “There’s actually a lot of opportunities out there because the [storm] has brought in a bit of swell.”
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U.S. women’s water polo team carries legacy of triumph and tragedy into Olympics
One player’s mother had a stroke. Another was a survivor of a mass shooting. Overcoming tragedy has strengthened the U.S. women’s Olympic water polo team.