Sports are physical activities or games governed by rules and customs, played for competition, leisure, or physical improvement. They require physical exertion and skill, ranging from casual recreation to highly organized professional leagues. In this column, we provide regular updates on football, volleyball, cricket, and other physical activities played for competition, leisure, or physical improvement.
By ALANIS THAMES,  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP):- VinĂcius JĂșnior scored two goals, Matheus Cunha also scored and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat…
SEATTLE (AP):- Bosnia-Herzegovina eliminated Qatar and boosted its chances of advancing at the World Cup with a 3-1 victory in a Group…
By ANNE M. PETERSON,  VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP):- RubĂ©n Vargas and Johan Manzambi both scored to give Switzerland a 2-1 victory…
MIAMI (AP):- Brazil great Ronaldinho has signed with Italian Serie C club Ravenna at age 46, more than a decade…
By KYLE HIGHTOWER, FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP):- England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0…
By KRISTIE RIEKEN, HOUSTON (AP):- Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday by getting…
NEW YORK, (AP):- The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iranâs World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country…
By RONALD BLUM,  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP):- Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and Norway advanced…
By DAN GELSTON, PHILADELPHIA (AP):- Kylian MbappĂ©Â of France scored his 15th career World Cup goal on Monday, moving into a tie for…
RLINGTON, Texas (AP):- Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the…
NEW YROK, (AP):- Lionel Messi. Kylian MbappĂ©. Erling Haaland. Itâs a very starry Monday for the World Cup. Messi and Argentina face David…
By ANNE M. PETERSON, VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP):- Egyptâs players danced on the field while their red-clad fans celebrated in…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP):- Cape Verdeâs magical start to its first World Cup isnât over. It might just be getting…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP):- Iran took another step toward advancing in the World Cup on Sunday, but once again the off-the-field play…
By JAMES ROBSON, ATLANTA (AP):-Â Lionel Messiâs move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to…
