After a long and sometimes arduous courtship, soccer has finally revealed its charms to Americans who have embraced the World Cup in record numbers.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday
With 100 days until the start of the Winter Olympics, Beijing is promising a "simple and safe" 2022 Games - although preparations are anything but simple as China readies to host thousands of athletes and personnel as it battles COVID-19 flare-ups.
Core to the planning is the rigidly-enforced closed loop that physically separates Games-related personnel from the local population
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday