For Lionel Messi, France is perfect challenge as he chases immortality

Messi, one of the most extraordinary soccer talents in the world, will seek his destiny against the imposing battalion of a near-perfect team.

Grant Wahl died from aortic aneurysm, 'nothing nefarious about his death,' according to his wife
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Sports writer Grant Wahl?s wife has revealed what led to his death while he was covering the World Cup last week. Dr. C?line Gounder, Wahl?s wife, says that Wahl suffered a ruptured aortic aneurysm. "An autopsy was performed by the New York City Medical Examiner?s Office. Grant died from the rupture of a slowly growing, undetected ascending aortic aneurysm with hemopericardium," Gounder wrote on on her husband's popular blog. "The chest pressure he experienced shortly before his death may have represented the initial symptoms. No amount of CPR or shocks would have saved him. His death was unrelated to COVID. His death was unrelated to vaccination status. There was nothing nefarious about his death."

Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0

France and Kylian Mbappé are headed back to the World Cup final for a much-anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament.

Brittney Griner's high school basketball coach weighs in on her return | LiveNOW from FOX
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Brittney Griner's former basketball coach speaks to LiveNOW from FOX's Rain Augustine about Griner's prisoner swap, pay equality in women's sports and any possibility of her returning to the court.

Aaron Judge's record-setting home run ball auction ends Saturday

The current bid for the ball, which broke Roger Maris' American League record for homers in a season, sits at $1.2 million, according to Goldin Auctions.

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer’s biggest prize for the first time. And, at 35, he could hardly be playing any better.

Former WSU football coach Mike Leach airlifted to hospital, listed in critical condition

Current Mississippi State football coach and former Washington State University coach Mike Leach was hospitalized in critical condition Monday, the day after what the university called "a personal health issue" at his home in Starkville forced him to be airlifted to a medical facility in Jackson.

Grant Wahl's colleague shares "overwhelming grief" over soccer journalist's death in Qatar
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U.S. soccer journalist Grant Wahl died suddenly during a match at the World Cup in Qatar. World Soccer Talks' Kartik Krishnaiyer spoke with LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow about the 48-year-old's major contributions to the soccer community.

Journalist Grant Wahl honored at World Cup game

Grant Wahl, one of the most respected soccer writers in America, died after collapsing at the World Cup.

World Cup Betting: Croatia takes down Brazil, Argentina advances | LiveNOW from FOX
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It was a wild start to the World Cup quarterfinals, Croatia winning another penalty shootout (3-0) to take down the favorites to win-it-all, Brazil. Argentina and the Netherlands followed the first match with more great gameplay. After being tied at two goals, Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties (4-3) to advance to the semifinals of the World Cup. FOX Bet's Scott Smith joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss how Crotia's win changes the betting landscape and to reveal the new favorite now that Brazil is knocked out.