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The misunderstood art of ‘suffering’ and why it may be central to this World Cup final
This is the first World Cup final between two nations which speak the same language since 1930 — and one word may dominate the discourse
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Why Bangladesh loves Argentina: ‘It is crazy, selfless and unconditional’
Videos of fans crowding the streets of Bangladesh to celebrate Argentina’s victories have been a regular feature on social media this summer
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The World Cup trophy: All you need to know about football’s ultimate prize
The impressive 18-carat gold World Cup trophy has quite the story, as does the original one. Yes, there have been two World Cup trophies.
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Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for July 19, 2026, puzzle No. 664
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
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Who is Slavko Vincic, the referee for Spain vs. Argentina in World Cup final?
The 46-year-old is the first person from Slovenia to take charge of the world’s biggest football fixture.
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The World Cup game nobody wanted became the game nobody wanted to end
A chaotic mess of a match between England and France was the kind of flawed fun you want in a third-placed playoff
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Cubs great Anthony Rizzo snags home run in Wrigley Field bleachers — again
The former Chicago Cubs All-Star is making a habit of tracking down home run balls in the Wrigley Field bleachers.
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This World Cup may not belong to Kylian Mbappe, but it did cement his greatness
The striker’s genius did not depend on World Cup success but France’s failure to win a third title will be a gnawing regret
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How to watch the men’s Swiss Open Gstaad: Streaming options for the Final
Find out how to watch the men’s Swiss Open Gstaad, with time, TV channel and streaming information.
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Inside Connor Bedard’s contract negotiation with the Blackhawks: ‘He’s totally committed’
Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet shook up the NHL, but Chicago’s star never wavered in what he wanted for his next contract, his agent says.
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