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Both sides had lost their semifinals, to Argentina and France respectively, but had plenty to play for on Saturday. Croatia and Morocco had been the two biggest underdog stories of the tournament, and their supporters relished one final chance to see their heroes on the biggest stage of all in Qatar. And both teams bowed out with respectable showings. The Sporting News runs through what happened in the match here, what it means for both nations and more:...

This year, there wasn’t a singular swimmer that dominated the world stage in the ways that Michael Phelps did every time he hit the water, but American Caeleb Dressel came close. Dressel racked up plenty of medals, collecting five in total — all gold — and Katie Ledecky came away with two golds and a silver in her third trip to the Summer Olympics. The United States, as expected, came away with the most overall medals, but it was a close fight for the most gold medals between the U....

Millie and Jake were reportedly out in New York with friend Gia LoRusso and her boyfriend. The duo was photographed by Page Six and seen walking hand in hand. They also took turns carrying Bobby Brown’s beloved pet dog, Winnie. Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s first public appearance comes days after the latter posted their selfie inside a car. Jake captioned the picture as “bff <3,” to which Millie replied, “BFF,” confirming, at least, a strong friendship between the two....

Nick Sirianni became the NFL’s sixth new head-coaching hire of the 2021 offseason on Thursday, agreeing to terms with the Eagles. The former Colts offensive coordinator will lead Philadelphia’s coaching shakeup, joining Urban Meyer (Jaguars), Robert Saleh (Jets), Arthur Smith (Falcons), Brandon Staley (Chargers), Dan Campbell (Lions) as new coaches around the league in 2021. Sirianni, 39, may not have seemed like the obvious choice, but there are many reasons to think he’s an ideal hire to go in a different but also similar direction from Pederson:...

Authorities revealed the shooter’s identity to The Washington Post and the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. Three sources, two in federal law enforcement and one in state government, told CNN that Crusius is from Allen, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. Law enforcement sources told NBC News that Crusius is from the Dallas area and that a second person was taken into custody but it was not immediately known if the person was involved in the mass shooting....

Torres helped Villarreal to the semi-finals of the Champions League, overcoming Bayern Munich in the last eight before giving Liverpool a scare in Spain. The centre-back represents La Roja at international level and will be looking to be part of his country’s squad at this year’s World Cup in Qatar. Before then, Torres could earn himself a move to one of Europe’s major sides. United and Chelsea are said to be considering activating the 25-year-old’s release clause, which is set in the region of £50 million ($61....

But that’s what happened with Thursday’s deal between the Rays and Cardinals. Tampa Bay sent lefty pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore, minor league catcher Edgardo Rodriguez and a Compensation B pick in the 2020 MLB Draft to St. Louis for outfielder/first baseman Jose Martinez — owner of that .298 average in nearly 400 big-league games — outfielder Randy Arozarena and a Compensation A pick in 2020. GATTO: Grading the Jose Ramirez trade from both teams’ perspectives...

Stephen Dale Barbee, 55, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville at 6 p.m. CT. Lisa Underwood, 34, and her son, Jayden were both suffocated at their home in Fort Worth and later found buried in a shallow grave in nearby Denton County. Barbee was sentenced to death in 2006. Barbee confessed to police that he killed Underwood and her son, saying he feared Underwood would tell his wife that he was the father of her unborn child....

When it comes to women’s singles, Serena Williams dominated for years but younger players have emerged to stake their claim for the crown. In 2022, only two women enjoyed time at the WTA summit and 2023 looks to be dominated by one name this time around. MORE: Who is the world No.1 in men’s tennis? Who is the world No. 1 in women’s tennis? Iga Swiatek remains the current world No....

Another animated show that made its debut in 2010 on Cartoon Network along with Young Justice was Green Lantern: The Animated Series. Unlike Young Justice, Warner Bros. did not retain the series and it was canceled after the second season. The star of the series, a Red Lantern, made an epic comeback in the latest episode of Phantoms, proving that the Green Lantern series is a canon to Young Justice....

Yet Real Madrid, who have won seven European crowns since the turn of the millennium, remain a unicorn against the backdrop of modern club football. With teams being purchased around the world for record sums of money, Real Madrid have not been for sale. That’s because no one individual truly owns Real Madrid. Instead, the club is owned by its fans. The club’s supporters, known as “Madridistas,” are able to purchase an ownership stake in the club, a rare occurrence in club soccer’s modern financial boom....

The moment Iván set foot in Spain’s most prestigious school, heads turned, including Patrick (played by Manu Ríos), who was still reeling from losing Ander (Arón Piper) and Omar (Omar Ayuso) in Season 4. In Elite, Iván is the son of fictional famous soccer player Cruz Carvalho (Carloto Cotta) but who is the actor who plays Iván? Newsweek has everything you need to know. Who Plays Iván in Elite Season 5?...

Indianapolis, meanwhile, is clinging to dear postseason life, and a loss in New Orleans on Monday night would eliminate the Colts from the playoff hunt in the AFC. Thanks two three straight losses heading into Week 15, Indy at this point is closer to a top-10 pick in the NFL Draft than a playoff spot. MORE: The glory days of “Monday Night Football” For the Colts to pull off the upset over the Saints and temporarily save their season, they’ll need to key on Michael Thomas....

Undefeated New England is a 3 1/2-point favorite (via Sportsbook Review) over 5-2 Baltimore with good reason. The Patriots are 8-1 against the Ravens in the regular season all-time and, per Sporting News’ NFL power rankings, are the best team in the league this season. MORE: Full betting preview for Patriots vs. Ravens Not that anybody needs to search for reasons to watch Patriots vs. Ravens on Sunday night, but this is a matchup of the NFL’s two highest scoring offenses....

This week’s matchup features two teams from what is arguably the strongest division: the NFC West. Each team played a divisional opponent last week with the visitor losing by 17 points in a surprise blowout and the home team earning a crucial win over one of its long-time rivals. The game will take place in Seattle, as the Seahawks will return home after playing the 49ers on the road last week....

Opting to field first after the winning the toss, certainly raised few eyebrows considering the flat nature of the pitch and the records held at the venue. But none of them would bother this current Indian team, who are high in confidence after winning the T20 series. England got off to their usual blazing start thanks to their in-form openers Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy, who scored at more than 7 runs per over in the power play....

Because we have six teams to break down instead of two (Update: Make that four teams to break down), let’s get right down to the heaping helping that comes with “the mini-Decider” and throw in some lineup decisions for the DraftKings showdown slate. For start ’em, sit ’em advice for the full slate of Week 12 games, click here: DRAFTKINGS THANKSGIVING DFS:Texans-Lions | Washington-Cowboys | Full slate Fantasy Start ’em, Sit ’em: Texans vs....

The actor’s death was announced via his official Twitter account, which is managed by Faisal Farooqui, a family friend of Kumar. In a tweet posted Wednesday morning, Farooqui said: “With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him we return. - Faisal Farooqui.” India’s The Hindu reported Dr. Jalil Parkar, the chest specialist who was treating Kumar, told the Press Trust of India (PTI): “He passed away due to prolonged illness at 7....

Mueller, a former humanitarian aid worker from Prescott, Arizona, was kidnapped by the terrorist organization in August 2013 after she travelled from Turkey to Aleppo, a city in Syria, to visit a local hospital operated by Médecines Sans Frontières, an international aid group. She was imprisoned by ISIS during her trip and subsequently tortured and sexually abused by Baghdadi. Her death in ISIS custody was confirmed in early 2015, and her body has still not be recovered....

Pollard turned pro in 1919 after a successful college career, but did not join the league until he finished serving in the Army. After returning from deployment in World War I, Pollard made his debut with the Akron Pros in the 1920 season. Once Fritz Pollard stepped foot on a professional football field he started to make history, becoming the first African-American to play professional football. Lets take a look at how Fritz Pollard’s achievements altered the sport of organized professional football for the better....