Sports

Deniz Undav’s World Cup success for Germany lifts Yazidi and Kurdish pride
The Kurds are among the largest stateless ethnic groups in the world. Yazidis are a Kurdish-speaking religious minority mostly found in Syria, Iraq and Turkey.

Republicans see no foul in backing US World Cup team led by birthright citizen while opposing the constitutional right
GOP lawmakers insisted they could support the U.S. men’s national team — whose top scorer is a birthright citizen — while standing by the Trump administration’s push to strip the children of immigrants of that same right.

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold in Florida jail, accused of directing violent confrontation
At least seven people face charges, including two who pleaded guilty Wednesday and are cooperating, the state attorney's office said.

Olympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100M fund created by IOC
The IOC already funds a program that directs grants worth thousands of dollars to athletes from less-wealthy countries preparing to qualify for and compete at a Summer or Winter Games.

College athletes cry foul over NCAA's eligibility crackdown
Just hours after the bylaw was unanimously passed, a group of basketball players took the NCAA to court, seeking an additional year of eligibility.

World Cup concessions: $75 caviar-topped tots in Miami, a day's pay worth of beer in Mexico City
There is clearly some sticker shock among international visitors to this World Cup, especially when it comes to the concession prices.

US reaches World Cup knockout round and wins its group with 2nd straight victory, 2-0 over Australia
A shorthanded U.S. squad kept its momentum rolling, clinching the top spot in its World Cup group with a victory over Australia.

Rescue dog Osito steals hearts at the World Cup, one bike ride at a time
What appears to resonate most with fans is not the costume or the viral fame, but the relationship between the man and the dog.




