Despite the greed and meddling of its governing body, the FIFA World Cup remains a four-yearly event of euphoric joy that teeters on the edge of heartbreak.
FIFA’s recognition of an Afghan refugee women’s team is not only creating opportunities on the soccer pitch – it’s calling attention to the gender apartheid they fled.
After decades in the wilderness, the New York Knicks are back in the NBA finals, and with a barnstorming come-from-behind win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, they are just one game away from claiming the championship trophy.