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Lionel Messi works his magic, and Argentina’s weight lifts with a win over Mexico

All World Cup matches are events. Argentina vs. Mexico, with Messi seeking to avoid an unfathomable group-stage exit? Now, that’s a spectacle.

By Steven Goff46 minutes ago

World Cup highlights: Kylian Mbappé lifts France to a win over Denmark

By Glynn A. Hill, Kim Bellware and Scott Allen

Michigan does it again, blasts Ohio State to solidify playoff spot

The Wolverines clinch a spot in next weekend’s Big Ten championship in Indianapolis and all but assure themselves of a berth in the College Football Playoff.

By Liz Clarke1 hour ago

For the young USMNT, it’s ‘we win, we’re in’ at the World Cup

For the U.S. men's national team, nothing good will come from another World Cup draw on Tuesday. The United States must beat Iran to advance.

By Steven Goff

Maryland finishes strong by shutting out Rutgers

By Emily Giambalvo1 hour ago

As the Commanders surge, Ron Rivera gives thanks with a holiday break

By Sam Fortier

Analysis

The buzziest names to watch in the next NFL hiring cycle

By Jason La Canfora

Perspectives

For the hurting Capitals, the first quarter of the season has been painful

By Barry Svrluga

The beautiful game is fine. Suitcases full of cash are better.

By Sally Jenkins

The Commanders are cruising. Forget the details and just enjoy it.

By Candace Buckner

Trauma has no expiration date. Canceling U-Va. games was the right call.

By John Feinstein

Fitting the World Cup into tiny Qatar

By Ruby Mellen, Jason Aldag, Lindsey Sitz, Ross Godwin and Lauren Tierney

Commanders keys vs. Falcons: Force Mariota to throw, capitalize in red zone

By Tramel Raggs

Nebraska names Matt Rhule as its next football coach

By Gene Wang

College football on TV: Michigan-Ohio State, Notre Dame-USC are the stars

By Matt Bonesteel

Maryland women bounce back with win over Towson

Undaunted USMNT earns draw against England but faces an unsettled World Cup future

For all England’s star power, a World Cup win over U.S. remains elusive

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The NBA’s only all-Black broadcast crew was 16 years in the making

Wizards play-by-play announcer Chris Miller, analyst Drew Gooden and reporter Meghan McPeak came together before the start of the season.

By Ava Wallace

Where girls compete but men rule

As women’s soccer embraces gender equity, elite girls' soccer is still largely controlled by men. The results, women say, are toxic for coaches and players alike.

By Molly Hensley-Clancy1 hour ago

The making of a World Cup kit

As uniforms have evolved from simple equipment to elevated fashion, the conversation around team jerseys has become an integral part of global soccer culture.

By Ella Brockway, Yutao Chen and Jose Soto

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(Jay Laprete/AP)

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