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FIFA Panel Recommends 2022 World Cup Be Played In Winter

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be played in Qatar. Soccer's championship is typically played over the summer, but temperatures in Qatar during that season can exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

FIFA Panel Recommends 2022 World Cup Be Played In Winter

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FIFA Considers Proposal To Move 2022 Qatar World Cup To Winter

FIFA is considering a proposal to move the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to winter, but the change would would cause major disruption to the Premiere Leagues schedule.

FIFA Considers Proposal To Move 2022 Qatar World Cup To Winter

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Law

Lance Armstrong Ordered To Pay $10 Million In Fraud Dispute

A company that once paid Lance Armstrong millions of dollars for winning the Tour de France announced he has to pay $10 million of it back. The award was the result of an arbitration hearing.

Lance Armstrong Ordered To Pay $10 Million In Fraud Dispute

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3-Point Shooting Contest Recommended To Watch During All-Star Break

The NBA is taking taking a break from the regular season for the All-Star Game, which will be played in New York on Sunday. At this point, the league's best teams are in the Western Conference.

3-Point Shooting Contest Recommended To Watch During All-Star Break

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Obituaries

Basketball Coach Jerry Tarkanian Remembered As Successful, Controversial

Hall of Fame college basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian has died. He was 84. Tarkanian was known as an innovator who challenged convention — both on an off the court.

Basketball Coach Jerry Tarkanian Remembered As Successful, Controversial

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Sports

Patriots Deny Seattle Repeat Super Bowl Victory

The New England Patriots have won their fourth Super Bowl, beating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24. A Patriots interception at the goal line crushed the Seahawks' chances of repeating as champions.

Patriots Deny Seattle Repeat Super Bowl Victory

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Seahawk Marshawn Lynch's Silence Becomes The Story

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has made clear he doesn't like talking to the media. But has his stance helped or hurt his Beast Mode image?

Seahawk Marshawn Lynch's Silence Becomes The Story

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Patriots Meet Seahawks In Super Bowl XLIX On Sunday

The Seattle Seahawks will be trying to win a second straight championship when they play the New England Patriots. Both teams have a 14-4 record.

Patriots Meet Seahawks In Super Bowl XLIX On Sunday

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Patriots' Coach 'Shocked' At Allegations Of Deflated Footballs

The New England Patriots' coach and quarterback are weighing in on the controversy surrounding the deflated footballs used in the playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Patriots' Coach 'Shocked' At Allegations Of Deflated Footballs

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'Deflate-Gate' Is 'Sour Grapes' Or Serious Business, Depending Who You Ask

The NFL is investigating whether the New England Patriots deflated footballs and gained an advantage in the playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts last weekend.

'Deflate-Gate' Is 'Sour Grapes' Or Serious Business, Depending Who You Ask

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Ohio State Celebrates First Football Championship In Playoff Era

Ohio State routed Oregon 42-20 Monday night in Arlington, Texas. The game's offensive MVP, running back Ezekiel Elliot, rushed for 246 years and four touchdowns.

Ohio State Celebrates First Football Championship In Playoff Era

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