Sports

Brick trophies, a life-size pink Cadillac and a team sponsorship: Why Lego is going all in on F1

Lego and Formula 1 kicked off a multiyear partnership in 2025. Here's how that collaboration is providing value to the toy company and the racing organization.

‘As perfect as it can get’: pole vault superstar Mondo Duplantis on his stellar 2025

The world record holder on his remarkable year, that viral kiss and why he’s serious about music

Hugh Cutting/ Refound review

Wigmore Hall, LondonCutting’s programme of songs and music were all connected to the theme of night, in an evening that felt more cabaret than concert

Villarreal tried everything against Barcelona – except moving the game to Miami

In a match mercifully on Spanish soil, Villarreal bombarded Barça but were undone by profligacy and ill-discipline

FIFA's outrageous cost of World Cup tickets threaten affordability messaging

Soccer fans around the world pushed back this month after FIFA unveiled 2026 World Cup prices that would set ticket holders back thousands of dollars.

‘Cue air punches and tears’: why Next Goal Wins is my feelgood movie

Continuing the series where writers pick their go-to mood-lifting films is a look back to the inspiring sports documentary

A Christmas Fair review

Chadderton Town Hall, OldhamSet over the course of local village hall fundraiser, Jim Cartwright’s play is charmingly performed and has a built-in sense of community

Joshua and Paul provide pitiful spectacle and the worst is there’s more to come

Miami bout was a bleak and blood-flecked affair but both men will find more opponents willing to take the money

The weirdest, wildest tales of the World Cup: best podcasts of the week

From Ronaldo’s legendary haircut to Argentina’s improvised 1986 away shirt – the odd stories behind football’s biggest trophy are explored. Plus, a smart series from the makers of Pod Save America

Everest is a multi-million dollar business, complete with private chefs, espresso machines for some climbers

December 21, 2025 / 7:59 PM EST / CBS News

The Sherpas risking their lives to help climbers reach Everest's summit

Sherpas navigate extreme conditions and treacherous pathways as they act as porters and guides for climbers summiting Everest. They put their lives on the line, often with little recognition.

Morgan Rogers double sinks Manchester United and keeps Aston Villa on leaders’ heels

There is simply no stopping this Aston Villa machine, cylinders pumping, exclusively handcrafted by Unai Emery, the manager who reacted to Morgan Rogers’ winning goal against Manchester United by launching his jacket into the night sky. “Birmingham, are you listening?” came the chorus from the home support but this was another victory with wider implications.