Mighty Messi, Argentina open World Cup with stunning loss, now face uphill climb

Lionel Messi and Argentina were on the receiving end of one of the biggest stunners in World Cup history Tuesday, as Saudi Arabia pulled off a monumental 2-1 upset at Lusail Stadium.

49ers top Arizona Cardinals in Mexico City

Jimmy Garoppolo threw four touchdown passes, including two each to Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle, and the San Francisco 49ers won their third straight game by blowing past the Arizona Cardinals in Mexico City.

Phoenix soccer fans gather as U.S. returns to the World Cup for the first time since 2014
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Nov. 21, 2022 marked the first time the U.S. men's soccer team took to the pitch in a World Cup game since 2014, and the game has sparked a renewed interest in soccer in the Phoenix area. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas reports.

World Cup 2022: USA-Wales ends in 1-1 draw

Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah’s first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw Monday in the return to the World Cup for both nations.

What Griner may endure at a penal colony; Hey Yank! It's football, not soccer. Or is it?: top sports stories

What life looks like at Russian penal colonies, and at Brittney Griner's prospects of being freed in a U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange; when Qatar made its pitch to host the tournament, the country agreed to FIFA’s requirements of selling alcohol in stadiums; Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers believes it's time to go all grass throughout the league; the 2024 Olympics are in France, but the a majority of the mascots are made in China; and why soccer is called football in the rest of the world.

Chef Gordon Ramsay's recipes for FIFA World Cup 2022

Chef Gordon Ramsay has provided five delicious recipes for you to enjoy during the FIFA World Cup 2022 event.

Payne, Booker lead Suns to 116-95 win over Knicks

Cameron Payne scored 21 points, Devin Booker added 20 and the Phoenix Suns used a dominating second half to beat the New York Knicks 116-95.

World Cup teams nix plan to wear armbands seen as criticism of Qatar

The standoff was the latest dispute that threatened to overshadow tournament play. Qatar has faced criticism of its treatment of migrant workers and its criminalization of homosexuality.

No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 University of Michigan rivalry set for another classic

Known only as The Game, the match-up between the Wolverines and the Buckeyes is set to deliver another epic finale to the college football season.

Ironman Arizona: Thousands gather in Tempe for event's return
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Top athletes battled it out in the East Valley on Nov. 20, as they bike, swim and run a grueling course to cross the finish line, as the Ironman Arizona competition returns to Tempe. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.

Washington State defense paces 31-20 win at Arizona

Nakia Watson scored two touchdowns and Washington State intercepted former quarterback Jayden de Laura four times in a 31-20 Pac-12 road victory over Arizona on Saturday.

Martinez’s 2 TDs puts No. 25 Oregon St over Arizona St 31-7

Led by Damien Martinez’s 138 yards and two touchdowns, the 25th-ranked Beavers easily handled Arizona State 31-7 on Saturday.

What Brittney Griner may endure in Russian penal system

WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her 9-year sentence for drug possession at a remote Russian penal colony that human rights advocates say is known for harsh conditions and violent criminals. Here's a look at what life looks like at Russian penal colonies, and at Griner's prospects of being freed in a U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange.

Suns honor 22 tribal nations of Arizona with NBA city edition jersey
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The Phoenix Suns basketball team's new NBA city edition Native American jersey pays tribute to the cultures, traditions, and native languages of the 22 tribal nations in our state. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the details.