football

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Eyeballs are inevitably trained on the men's football World Cup, particularly with England still in the competition, while the women's T20 cricket World Cup and British Grand Prix are also jostling for the limelight.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Birmingham once relied on offensive balance to be the City Section’s top football team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

It might not be the easiest on the eye against strong defences but it feels catered to tournament football, providing England a base upon which they dominate the ball, while taking calculated risks.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Sierra Canyon will play its first girls’ flag football game this fall in the fourth year of the CIF-sanctioned sport.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

Mr. Garner had told him he was a terrible football player.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova