soccer
Important World Cup Investigation: Do You Hear 'Zhirkov' or 'Jerkoff'?
A whole new audience is being introduced to the Russian national team player Yuri Zhirkov. And they can't stop giggling about it.
Iranian Women Fight for Right to be Soccer Fans at the World Cup
A group of nine fans have travelled to the World Cup to protest against the rules banning women from stadiums back home during each of Iran’s matches.
Russian Lawmaker Tells Citizens Not to Have Sex with World Cup Tourists
Tamara Pletnyova also doesn't want people having sex outside of their race. "We should give birth to our own children."
Which Country You Should Cheer for in the World Cup
If your country didn't qualify, here's a handy guide to decide which bandwagon you should jump on.
This AI Simulated the 2018 World Cup 100,000 Times to Predict a Winner
A group of researchers used AI and machine learning to predict that Spain and Germany are the most likely winners of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
The World Cup Match That Spawned a Decades-Old Conspiracy Theory
When Argentina thrashed Peru at the knockout stages of the 1978 World Cup, the result led many to mutter darkly about fixes, political interference, and corruption at the highest level.
How to Save the Most Money on Sports Tickets
Watching Serena Williams slam some triple-digit mph serves doesn’t have to empty your wallet.
Someone Has Infected At Least 500,000 Routers All Over The World And No One Knows Why
But Ukraine’s government says it thinks that Russia will use “VPNFilter” to attack Saturday’s Champions League final.
Some Guesses on Whose Face is on This Brandi Chastain Plaque
the USWNT legend was inducted into the Bay Area Hall of Fame yesterday and the plaque is, uh, interesting.
Argentina FA World Cup Manual Has Tips for Picking Up Russian Women
Some advice leading up to the the 2018 World Cup include: "Russian girls, like any other girls, pay close attention if you’re clean, you smell good, and if you dress well."
One of Israel's Top Soccer Teams Wants to Rename Itself After Trump
Beitar Jerusalem's fans are notorious for their "extreme" right-wing nationalism and anti-Arab chants.