The New York Times – Sports:
Gobert had a dominant run in Utah, but now he and the Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to find their fit together. He hears the chatter — and ignores it.
Category: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
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Far From the World Cup, the Essence of Argentine Soccer Expands its Reach
The New York Times – Sports:
The “potrero” circuit around Buenos Aires recalls the game’s early, rawer beginnings with a gifted style of play the country has become known for.
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Looking Ahead to 2023 in Sports
The New York Times – Sports:
The rise of a new winter sports hero. The women’s soccer World Cup. A brisker pace of play in baseball. And, for heaven’s sake, less talk about pickleball.
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81 Minutes in, Two Big Goals and One Big Rewrite
The New York Times – Sports:
The Times’s chief soccer correspondent hoped for a “boring” World Cup final. He didn’t get one.
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World Cup Homecoming Brings Argentina to a Halt
The New York Times – Sports:
Crowds thronged the streets of Buenos Aires as Argentina’s men’s national team took a 50-mile victory lap to celebrate its third World Cup title.
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How Argentina Celebrated the 2022 World Cup Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Spontaneous marches broke out across the country after the Argentine national team won its first World Cup title since 1986.
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Qatar Got the World Cup It Wanted
The New York Times – Sports:
In the end, after a tournament shadowed by controversy since the host rights were awarded, Qatar had the turn in the global spotlight it sought.
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Mbappé’s Quest to be Considered the Best Becomes Longer
The New York Times – Sports:
Kylian Mbappé twice brought France back to tie Argentina, but his bid to lead his country to consecutive World Cup titles fell short on penalty kicks.
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Watch All the Goals From the Incredible World Cup Final
The New York Times – Sports:
Argentina and France each scored two goals in regulation, both scored once in extra time, and Argentina won in a penalty shootout, 4-2. See all the highlights from Telemundo and Fox.