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☆ South Carolina wins NCAA women’s championship game over Iowa, Caitlin Clark
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( Jill Martin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

“Kamilla Cardoso was not going to let us lose a game in the NCAA tournament,” South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley said. While the spotlight was on Clark, South Carolina just kept winning. Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos/Getty Images Clark, right, and Kate Martin walk off the court after losing to South Carolina. Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports/Reuters Kamilla Cardoso of the South Carolina Gamecocks and Saniya Rivers jump for the opening tipoff. Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos/Getty Images South Carolina's Te-Hina Paopao walks onto the court during player introductions ahead of the game.

Persons: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, Clark, Tessa Johnson, Kamilla Cardoso, Cardoso, “ Kamilla Cardoso, Dawn Staley, Paopao, Chloe Kitts, Staley, she’s, ” Clark, “, I’m, Lisa, Bluder, ” Staley, Caitlin Clark, Morry Gash, “ Awesome, it’s, ”, Raven Johnson, ” Raven Johnson, They’d, ” Tessa Johnson, Aaron Doster, Steph Chambers, Ben Solomon, Kate Martin, Gregory Shamus, Morgan Engel, Bree, Carolyn Kaster, Fulwiley, Iowa's Hannah Stuelke, Gabbie Marshall, Lisa Bluder, Marshall, Justin Tafoya, Carolina's Chloe Kitts, Reuters Staley, Jason Sudeikis, Ken Blaze, Reuters Clark, Kirby Lee, Ashlyn Watkins, Martin, Kylie Feuerbach, Watkins, Sydney Affolter, Carolina's Cardoso, Stuelke, Jason Miller, Al Bello, Paige Bueckers, Brady, Aaliyah Edwards, Edwards, Nika, KK Arnold, Arnold, Zoe Brooks, MiLaysia, Baldwin, Chloe Kitts of, Sania Feagin, C, Wes Moore, Katie Peneueta, Brooks, Rivers, Reuters Kamilla Cardoso, Saniya, UConn’s Paige Bueckers, LSU’s Angel Reese, JuJu Watkins, rebounder, Naismith, Entering’s Organizations: CNN, NCAA, Gamecocks, Iowa, LSU, WNBA, South, Mortgage, ESPN, Hawkeyes, South Carolina Gamecocks, Iowa Hawkeyes, Sunday, USA, Sports, Reuters, Getty, AP, Carolina, Sydney, The Iowa Hawkeyes, UConn Huskies, Huskies, UConn, Images Iowa, Images, Getty Images Iowa, NC State Wolfpack, North Carolina State, NC State, tipoff, South Carolina, Associated Press, Wade, Eight Locations: Iowa, South Carolina, Cleveland , Ohio, Clark , South Carolina, Reuters Iowa, Carolina, Cardoso of South Carolina, Stuelke, Martin, Cleveland, Chloe Kitts of South Carolina

☆ Price of the ‘12 Days of Christmas’ just hit a record high, according to PNC Financial Services’ 2023 Christmas Price Index
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The Christmas Price Index, now in its 40th year, is a tongue-in-cheek take on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index and is meant to highlight market changes over time while educating consumers about the economy. The holiday index also is running a touch cooler than its traditional counterpart, the Consumer Price Index, which was up 3.2% for the 12 months ended in October and 7.7% this time last year. Pricier doves and live performancesThe Christmas Price Index leans more heavily on discretionary purchases than the broad basket of goods and services that feed into the Consumer Price Index. The core Christmas Price Index rose 3.7% this year, a far more muted increase than last year’s 15.4% gain. “The Christmas Price Index is a very specialty gift basket.

Persons: inflation’s, ” Amanda Agati, “ We’re, ”, ” Agati, ’, hasn’t, Agati, “, it’s Organizations: Minneapolis CNN, PNC Financial Services, Bureau of Labor Statistics ’, Federal, CNN, Consumer, PNC Locations: Minneapolis, United States

☆ Man City's Gvardiol happy to be on same side as Haaland
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MANCHESTER, England, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The last time Manchester City hosted RB Leipzig is not a night Josko Gvardiol remembers with great fondness. "I'm happy to be his team mate," Gvardiol said when asked about the difference between playing against or with Haaland. "It wasn't just about Haaland, it was the first team on the pitch (last season), it was a hard game. As a centre back I was looking forward to facing Haaland but it didn't finish good. Haaland reached the 50-goal mark in the Premier League in record time at the weekend and Gvardiol said watching the Norwegian at work is remarkable.

Persons: Gvardiol, Erling Haaland, subbed, Haaland, Pep Guardiola, John Stones, Guardiola, Martyn Herman, Ken Ferris Organizations: Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Croatia, Champions League, League, Premier League, Thomson Locations: MANCHESTER, England, Leipzig, Norwegian, City

☆ LeBron James tops 39,000 points as Lakers rout Jazz
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/76] Nov 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against the against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Omer Yurtseven scored 18 points off the bench and John Collins led the starters with 15 points for Utah, which fell to 2-2 in group play. James scored seven points to help the Lakers to an 11-7 lead and make him the first NBA player to reach 39,000 points in league history. James checked back in and Los Angeles scored six straight points to go up by 20 points with 1:40 left in the half. The Lakers took a 62-41 lead into the break.

Persons: LeBron James, Gary A, Vasquez, Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Christian Wood, Omer Yurtseven, John Collins, James, Reaves, Markkanen, Hachimura, Davis Organizations: Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Crypto.com, NBA, Lakers, Indiana Pacers, Utah, Jazz, Los Angeles, Dallas Mavericks, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, USA, Angeles, Utah

☆ The Rocket Scientist Quarterbacking an Unlikely NFL Playoff Contender
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Andrew Beaton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

When quarterback Joshua Dobbs subbed in for the Minnesota Vikings last week and led them to a dramatic victory just days after they traded for him, it amazed his teammates whose names he barely knew when he stepped onto the field. It also left his former colleagues dumbfounded—which isn’t exactly easy to do considering they’re rocket scientists.

Persons: Joshua Dobbs subbed, dumbfounded Organizations: Minnesota Vikings

ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Led by Simone Biles, the U.S. women won a record seventh consecutive team title at the gymnastics world championships on Wednesday night. The American team of Biles, Shilese Jones, Skye Blakely and Leanne Wong combined for a total of 167.729 points to edge Brazil and France. The U.S. women have won gold in the team event at every world championship that included a team competition since 2011. Biles now has 26 world championship medals, 20 of them gold, to go with her seven Olympic medals, including the 2016 Olympic title. Biles capped off a successful night for the U.S team with a spectacular floor routine rewarded by a 15.166.

Persons: Simone Biles, Shilese Jones, Skye Blakely, Leanne Wong, Biles, Larisa Latynina, Joscelyn Roberson, Wong, Jones, Cheng, Pike, ___ Organizations: American, The U.S, Soviet Union, China, U.S Locations: ANTWERP, Belgium, U.S, Brazil, France, The, Antwerp

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami's lineup on Wednesday night. Messi was subbed off in the 37th minute of Inter Miami's match against Toronto, after spending a few minutes laboring with what appeared to be a leg issue. But Messi's status overshadowed everything, and Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said after the game that the Argentine star will miss Sunday's game at Orlando. It was the second big injury blow for Inter Miami on Wednesday. Despite its place in the standings, Inter Miami now controls its postseason destiny.

Persons: — Lionel Messi, he's, Messi, subbed, Robert Taylor, Gerardo “ Tata ” Martino, “, ” Martino, Martino, Ballon, Jordi Alba —, —, ” Taylor, Facundo Farias, Benjamin Cremaschi, Drake Callender, Messi didn’t, Yedlin —, That’s, ”, Win, Cruz Azul, ___ Organizations: Inter, Toronto, Miami, Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference, Messi, Inter Miami, Orlando, Bolivia, Atlanta United, Inter Miami's, U.S, Houston, MLS, New York City FC, Messi isn't, D.C, United, Atlanta, Leagues, Nashville, Miami club’s, Leagues Cup Locations: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla, Argentine, Toronto, —, Chicago, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Miami

☆ Lionel Messi: Inter Miami star exits match against Toronto FC with apparent injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Lionel Messi’s return to the pitch was short-lived after the Argentine superstar was subbed off in the 37th minute of Inter Miami’s match against Toronto FC on Wednesday at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Just a few minutes after teammate Jordi Alba was subbed off with an apparent injury, Messi appeared to be experiencing discomfort. He then took off his captain’s armband and placed it on Deandre Yedlin before exiting the match himself. Inter Miami would go on to defeat Toronto FC 4-0. Wednesday’s match marked the first time Messi has played since September 7, when he helped lead Argentina to a victory over Ecuador in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match.

Persons: Lionel Messi’s, Jordi Alba, Messi, “, Tata Martino, Alba Organizations: CNN, Argentine, Inter, Toronto FC, Wednesday, ” Inter Miami, Apple, Inter Miami, MLS, Atlanta United, Mercedes, Benz, Inter Miami’s, Orlando City SC, Houston Dynamo FC Locations: Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Argentina, Ecuador

New York's 22-16 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills was the most-watched Monday night game since ESPN took over the package in 2006. The Jets have five more prime-time appearances scheduled, but two can be subbed out due to the league's flexible schedule rules. Those are the Nov. 12 "Sunday Night Football” game at Las Vegas on NBC and the Dec. 28 “Thursday Night Football” game at Cleveland on Amazon Prime Video. NBC can't begin to flex Sunday night games until Week 5, meaning the Jets' Oct. 1 game against Kansas City will not be moved. The “Monday Night Football” flex option begins in Week 12, three weeks after the Jets host the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 6.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers ’, Rodgers, Brett Favre’s, Russell Wilson’s, Zach Wilson, “ We’ve, ”, Hans Schroeder, “, Brock Purdy, Tom, Brady, Drew, Bledsoe, Video's, Marie Donoghue, Weeks, ” Schroeder, ___ Organizations: New York Jets, Jets, ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, New, Buffalo Bills, Lambeau, Minnesota, Russell Wilson’s Denver, Seattle, Las Vegas, NBC, Cleveland, Amazon Prime, NFL Media, Kansas City, Los Angeles Chargers, Miami, Dallas, CBS Locations: Green, New England, New York

☆ Lionel Messi free kick leads Argentina to victory over Ecuador in opening World Cup qualifier
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Argentina got its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start thanks to yet another sublime Lionel Messi free kick. “We know that they are difficult matches in the qualifiers,” Messi told reporters after the match. We have to keep going, competing and qualifying for the next World Cup, take it game after game. Everyone wants to beat Argentina and now that we are champions, even more so.”Messi’s goal was his 29th in World Cup qualifying campaigns, equaling his old Barcelona teammate Luis Suarez’s record. While the Albiceleste dominated possession, an organized Ecuador team – which will be expecting to qualify for the 2026 World Cup – stifled the home team’s attack for much of the match.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Messi, Hernán Galíndez, ” Messi, Marcelo Endelli, ”, Luis Suarez’s, Gustavo Garello Organizations: CNN, Argentina, Inter Miami, “, South Locations: Ecuador, Argentina’s, “ Ecuador, Argentina, Barcelona, Colombia, Venezuela, Paraguay, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, Uruguay, Chile

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House Situation Room — a space of great mystique and even greater secrecy — just got a $50 million facelift. Behind that is the main conference room, known as the “JFK room." A room once taken up by computer servers has become a smaller conference room. That took place around the corner from the JFK room in a smaller conference room that no longer exists. While the area was closed for renovation, White House officials used other secure spots on the campus.

Persons: Barack Obama, Osama bin Laden, Donald Trump, Abu Bakr al, Lyndon Johnson, Joe Biden, Marc Gustafson, “, ” Gustafson, Kennedy, John F, Nixon, Henry Kissinger, Gustafson, Leather, Obama, Hillary Clinton, Biden, It's, Gustafson didn't Organizations: WASHINGTON, Islamic, House, Air Force, JFK, Workers, White, Trump, Seals Locations: Vietnam, Maryland, Virginia, stow, U.S, Washington, Russia, Ukraine, JFK

July 25 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi scored two first half goals and assisted on another in the second to lead Inter Miami to a 4-0 dismantling of Atlanta United and advance to the knockout stage of the Leagues Cup on Tuesday. After coming off the bench to score a dramatic game winner in his debut on Friday night, the World Cup champion from Argentina wasted no time in his first start with the MLS side. Messi slotted home a second in the 22nd minute on a diving cross from teammate Robert Taylor, who notched a brace of his own on a hot night in Miami. After scoring, Messi stopped and pointed from the field at the team co-owner David Beckham, who was watching the game. Messi and fellow Argentinian Almada hugged when Messi was subbed out in the 78th minute and the pair exchanged jerseys after the match.

Persons: Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Messi, Robert Taylor, David Beckham, Atlanta's, Thiago Almada, Drake Callender, Almada, subbed, Curz Azul, Ballon, Rory Carroll, Christian Schmollinger Organizations: Inter Miami, Atlanta United, Leagues, MLS, Manchester United, Miami, Curz, Liga, Thomson Locations: Argentina, Barcelona, Miami, Saudi Arabia, Los Angeles

☆ From fan to contender, US teen Thompson relishes World Cup stage
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Jul 22, 2023; Auckland, NZL; USA forward Alyssa Thompson (7) battles for the ball against Vietnam defender Nguyen Thi My Anh (22) in the second half of a group stage match in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at Eden Park. Mandatory Credit: Jenna Watson-USA TODAY Sports/File PhotoAUCKLAND, July 24 (Reuters) - Teen star Alyssa Thompson was watching from her aunt's house when the United States beat the Netherlands in the 2019 Women's World Cup final. The forward was scarcely able to contain her joy at the match as she completed her stunning transformation from a youth soccer competitor to a World Cup contender in a matter of months. "I was pretty nervous just to play my first World Cup game. The United States play the Netherlands in Wellington on Thursday, before closing out their group against Portugal next week.

Persons: Alyssa Thompson, Nguyen Thi, Jenna Watson, Thompson's, Naomi Girma, Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, They've, Amy Tennery, Sonali Paul Organizations: Vietnam, FIFA, USA, United, Portugal, Thomson Locations: Auckland, NZL, USA, Eden, AUCKLAND, United States, Netherlands, Wellington, Portugal

☆ Opinion: Messi mania meets USWNT three-peat fever
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-22 | by ( Opinion Amy Bass | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

On the other side of the world in Auckland, the USWNT took down World Cup newcomer Vietnam 3-0. It was nonsense to worry about what to watch or whether Messi would upstage the women. MLS chief Don Garber, for one, says he’s not worried about the impact Saudi money could have on the ability of the MLS to expand into markets outside the US, especially as it failed to win Messi. Friday may have been the first time in his life that Messi was someone else’s opening act. The USWNT did what was expected, beating a lesser team in Vietnam, but they also have a lot of work in front of them.

Persons: Amy Bass, Read, Lionel Messi, Amy Bass Rodney Bedsole, Cruz Azul, Messi, Pelé, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo’s, Al Nassr, LIV, Don Garber, he’s, Messi subbed, ” Garber, “, ”, Inter Miami’s, King ” LeBron James, Sophia Smith, —, Trinity Rodman, Rodman, Tran Thi, Alex Morgan, Tran Thị Kim Thanh, Captain Lindsey Horan, Megan Rapinoe, David, anyone’s, Brenda Elsey, England, Sam Kerr Organizations: Manhattanville College, CNN, Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami, US, National, Cruz, Leagues, Vietnam, National American Soccer League’s New York Cosmos, Inter Miami, Messi, LA Galaxy, MLS, Saudi Pro, Major League Soccer, Inter, Trinity, Colombian, Twitter, Facebook, Canada, Haiti Locations: Florida, New Zealand, Fort Lauderdale, Auckland, American, Miami, Inter Miami, Vietnam, Haiti, Philippines, Zambia, Germany, Morocco, Qatar, Nigeria

☆ How to spice up your pantry the Mediterranean way
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-09 | by ( Susan Puckett | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But it was the tart, earthy, tingly, subtly sweet notes provided by the sumac and Aleppo pepper that made such a lasting impression. Extra-virgin olive oil, yogurt and feta cheese are dietary mainstays, along with seasonal produce, legumes, whole grains and lean proteins. Made from deep-red Halaby chile peppers, Aleppo pepper is named for the Syrian city where it once grew in abundance. Dukkah, a blend of nuts, seeds and warm spices, makes a savory, crunchy topping on everything from soups to salads. Baharat is just one of a combination of warm spices that can punch up a chicken dish the Mediterranean way.

Persons: CNN —, Suzy Karadsheh, Ionut Groza, ”, ” Michelle Lee, Karadsheh, el hanout, ” Karadsheh, “, It’s, ” Susan Puckett Organizations: CNN, Karadsheh, The Atlanta Locations: Aleppo, Atlanta, Eastern, Europe, North Africa, Syria, Turkey

☆ Austin Reaves Dodged the NBA Draft—and Became the Lakers’ Secret Weapon
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Robert O Connell | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A grin broke across Austin Reaves’s face at the post-game podium. The Los Angeles Lakers had just eliminated the defending champion Golden State Warriors on Friday night, and Reaves had contributed 23 points and 6 assists—both numbers second on the team only to LeBron James. He had arced in four 3-pointers (one from half court as the second quarter expired), sidestepped Stephen Curry with a behind-the-back dribble, and flipped passes to open shooters with both hands. In a sure sign of his Lakers arrival, he’d been pulled from the game early, so the Los Angeles crowd could voice its appreciation. “It was not emotional, like, tears-wise,” Reaves said, “but the feeling when we subbed out with three minutes to go was very special.”

☆ See the pitch deck a startup trying to rival Airbnb used to raise $14 million to turn entire buildings in Miami and Nashville into short-term-rental apartments for bachelor parties and big groups
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Alex Nicoll | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

CEO Andreas King-Geovanis walked Insider through the pitch deck he used to raise the funds. Guests can book units in more than 15 Roami buildings across Miami, New Orleans, Nashville, and Austin on Airbnb or Booking.com. King-Geovanis said that the end of 2022 was a challenging time to raise funds as a short-term-rental business. That's why the pitch deck King-Geovanis used during the recent fundraise focused so heavily on Roami's profitability, partly due to labor- and cost-saving technologies. King-Geovanis walked Insider through the pitch deck he used to raise Roami's latest round.

☆ Arsenal desperate to hold off City charge in title showdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Arsenal still have a five-point lead with six games to play but City have two matches in hand and look irresistible having collected 25 points from the last 27 on offer. According to statistician Simon Gleave of data company Gracenote, Arsenal's draw with Southampton left them with a 21% chance of dethroning City, while Pep Guardiola's side now have a 79% probability of finishing top. "I cannot wait, these are the games you want to play," Arteta said in the wake of Friday's draw. Arsenal have lost their last seven meetings with City in all competitions and have not won at City in the league since 2015. City have chipped away at Arsenal's lead while also progressing to the semi-finals of the Champions League and on Saturday reached the FA Cup final after easing past Sheffield United in third gear.

☆ Real Madrid eases past Celta de Vigo 2-0 to put pressure on Barcelona
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-23 | by ( Patrick Sung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Real Madrid eased past Celta de Vigo 2-0 on Saturday in what was a relatively calm and assured performance for Los Blancos to cut Barcelona’s lead atop La Liga to eight points ahead of Atlético Madrid’s visit to the Camp Nou on Sunday. Vinícius Jr. proved a dangerous threat to Celta throughout the match, including getting his 17th assist of the season across all competitions. Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto/Getty ImagesThe 1-0 marked Asensio’s 11th goal of the season in all competitions and Vinícius’ 17th assist across all competitions. In the 48th minute, Asensio took a great corner into the area, where an on-rushing Militão powered a header into the bottom left corner for his fifth league goal of the season past a helpless Villar. Militão puts his powerful header into the bottom left corner of the net to make it 2-0.

☆ These CEOs offer a master class in how to not read the room
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Just this week, there have been two high-profile face-plants by company leaders who ostensibly wanted to inspire their staffs and wound up doing…the opposite of that. In a statement to CNN, Clearlink declined to address Clarke’s remarks in the video, though the company did not challenge its authenticity. And who could forget Better.com’s CEO laying off 900 people over Zoom? But I’d propose a simple mantra for executives when weighing in on unpopular topics like returning to the office or laying people off. (OK, most nights — we believe in a four-day work week around here.)

☆ NBA roundup: Hornets win again, lose LaMelo Ball
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Gordon Hayward added 19 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. joined ball with 18 points for Charlotte. Mark Williams provided 15 points and 11 rebounds. Heat 101, 76ers 99Jimmy Butler had 23 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and four steals to help Miami edge host Philadelphia. Jayson Tatum, who entered Monday averaging 30.4 points per game, was limited to 14 points before he was ejected late in the fourth quarter. Moritz Wagner and Markelle Fultz added 14 points each and Wendell Carter Jr. had 11 points and 11 rebounds for Orlando, which began a three-game road trip by finishing a season series sweep against New Orleans.

☆ Pacers vs Warriors: Steph Curry to get an MRI after suffering shoulder injury in Golden State's 125-119 loss to Indiana
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-15 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Golden State fans wait anxiously for a verdict on Steph Curry as the superstar guard will get an MRI after he suffered a shoulder injury in the Warriors’ 125-119 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Late in the third quarter, Curry was injured when trying to defend against the Pacers’ Jalen Smith. As the Indiana forward drove to the basket, Curry reached out an arm that was bent backwards. “The trainers told me he was out midway through the fourth quarter. It was a night to forget for Golden State which is already missing Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins to injuries.

☆ How Cho Gue-sung became the breakout thirst trap of the World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Soo Youn | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Cho, 24, was a local celebrity as a player for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC before the World Cup, when he had 20,000 Instagram followers. Cho first generated buzz in his World Cup debut during Korea’s match against Uruguay, which ended in a scoreless tie. South Korea's Cho Gue-sung, center, during the FIFA World Cup match against Ghana in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 28. One can point to 2002’s World Cup heartthrob, Ahn Jung Hwan, whose beauty was only celebrated locally in South Korea. “He’s hot, he knows it, and he scored two goals for Korea in the World Cup.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo dropped to bench as Portugal thrashes Switzerland to reach World Cup quarterfinals
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —No Cristiano Ronaldo, no problem for Portugal as it produced a dynamic display to thrash Switzerland 6-1 and reach the quarterfinals at Qatar 2022. The superstar striker was dropped from the starting lineup on Tuesday by Fernando Santos but the bold decision paid off for the Portugal manager. Either way, the news of his absence from the starting lineup was the major talking point ahead of the crunch game. The decision to drop him from the starting lineup was truly vindicated with Portugal looking far more threatening in attack. With all his experience, though, Ronaldo can still have a role to play in Portugal’s World Cup campaign but it’s yet to be seen whether that’s from the bench or in the starting lineup.

☆ Steph Curry drops 47 points against the Sacramento Kings to snap the Golden State Warriors’ 5-game skid
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Steph Curry put on a performance for the ages against the Sacramento Kings to give the Golden State Warriors a much needed 116-113 win to end a five-game losing streak. Andrew Wiggins added 25 points and 10 rebounds and Klay Thompson chipped in with 16 to help the Warriors over the line. That pattern would continue, with the Warriors bench being outscored 49-15 by the Kings. By the end of the third quarter, the Warriors were still down by nine points, but Curry took it to the next level. After the game, Curry said: “That’s the story of this team.

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