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USA TODAY · WORLD CUP 2026
Cody Gakpo carries unimaginable grief into the World Cup knockout stage
After the heartbreaking loss of his unborn son, Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo chose to remain with his national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With teammates and coaches rallying around him, Gakpo faced a personal tragedy far greater than anything happening on the field.
Top-15 USA TODAY World Cup Story | Approximately 118,000 article views
USA TODAY · WORLD CUP 2026
Yasin Ayari's Sweden World Cup goals have emotional twist vs dad's birth country
For Sweden midfielder Yasin Ayari, facing Tunisia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup carried a meaning far beyond international competition. With his father's roots in Tunisia, Ayari's World Cup journey became a story of family, national identity and the country he chose to represent.
USA TODAY · WORLD CUP 2026
Thapelo Maseko's goal sends South Africa into first-ever World Cup knockout round
One goal. A historic breakthrough. Thapelo Maseko delivered the decisive strike against South Korea, sending South Africa into the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in the nation's history. His defining moment marked a new chapter for South African soccer on the international stage.
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Tigers pour on second half goals to advance to ACC quarters over Louisville
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Clemson broke open a tightly contested ACC Tournament matchup with three second-half goals, defeating Louisville 3-1 to advance to the quarterfinals. The game recap captures the pivotal moments, momentum shifts and postgame perspectives from the players and coaches behind the victory.
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Chase Hunter drops 25 to spearhead Clemson rout of Florida State (AUDIO)
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Clemson dominated Florida State behind a 25-point performance from Chase Hunter, using explosive scoring runs and efficient three-point shooting to secure a 77-57 victory. The recap highlights Hunter's standout performance, Clemson's offensive execution and the Tigers' commanding ACC win.
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Sack Drought Haunts Georgia in Sugar Bowl, Highlights Season-Long Issue
Georgia's Sugar Bowl defeat to Ole Miss exposed a troubling issue that followed the Bulldogs throughout the season: an inconsistent pass rush. Through statistics, game analysis and season-long comparisons, the story examines how Georgia's inability to pressure opposing quarterbacks proved costly in critical moments.
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2024 World Series Preview
Two historic franchises. Baseball's biggest stage. Ahead of the 2024 World Series, this comprehensive preview examines the Yankees' and Dodgers' paths to the championship, breaking down position-by-position matchups, postseason performances and the factors that could determine the Fall Classic.
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