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Brianna Turner, a Phoenix Mercury teammate, thanked “every single person that kept Brittney Griner’s name alive.” Another teammate, Shey Peddy, said the situation went from “FREE BG to BG is FREE!!”
Author: Ben Shpigel
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Cristiano Ronaldo Benched in Portugal’s World Cup Game Against Switzerland
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After Ronaldo’s petulant reaction to being substituted against South Korea, Portugal’s coach opted to bench him against Switzerland.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Not in the Starting Lineup for Portugal.
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After Ronaldo’s petulant reaction to being substituted against South Korea, Portugal’s coach opted to bench him against Switzerland.
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A chaotic end to the group stage sends Brazil and Switzerland to the knockout round.
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Cameroon became the first African team to beat Brazil in a World Cup, but it wasn’t enough to advance. Switzerland’s victory secured it a spot in the knockout stage, along with Brazil, which had already qualified.
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England Remakes the Case for Itself With a 3-0 Win Over Wales
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By toppling Wales, England advanced to the knockout stages, and reinvigorated itself.
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Why World Cup Games Will be Played at the Same Time for the Next Four Days
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The origin of simultaneous kickoffs in the final round of group play is rooted in one of the darker days in modern World Cup history.
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Ronaldo and Manchester United Part Ways ‘By Mutual Agreement’
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The exit for the superstar comes as Ronaldo is playing for Portugal in the World Cup.
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Senegal vs. Netherlands: Live Match Updates
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Senegal is dangerous but without Sadio Mane, it’ll have its hands full with the Netherlands.