Sally Little wins the LPGA Championship by three strokes over Jane Blalock. 1982 — 36th NBA Championship: LA Lakers beat Philadelphia 76ers, 4 games to 2. 1985 — Creme Fraiche, ridden by Eddie Maple, ...

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After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?

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Over nearly a hundred years, the FIFA World Cup has grown in popularity thanks in part to its ability to throw up unexpected ...

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Jonathan O’Brien’s three-volume series culminates with the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosted by Qatar. The 2026 World Cup begins on ...