Sports - Northeastern Global News

Father Time or something more? What’s bothering Novak Djokovic?

by Tanner Stening

August 31, 2026

Casemiro and Frantzdy Pierrot jump together to head the ball as Lucas Paquetá watches from behind, with a packed stadium crowd filling the background.

Northeastern helped launch this World Cup star for Haiti

by Cyrus Moulton

Two ping pong paddles and a white ping pong ball sit on a table, with a blurred camera effect.

Math professor puts two and two together in world title bid

by Matthew Ponsford

Spain's Marc Cucurella dribbles the ball toward an Argentine player during the World Cup final.

The numbers that show Spain’s dominance in the World Cup final

by Greg St. Martin

Spanish player Ferran Torres cheers on the field after scoring a goal.

Spain defeats Argentina in final match to win World Cup 1-0

by Cesareo Contreras

Students play soccer on a field.

Score: Boston Unity Cup Kicks Off at Northeastern University

by Rich McKay

Erling Haaland goes after the ball during a match against England.

Can you guess your favorite World Cup team based on signature passes?

by Hannah Morse

Can network science predict the World Cup?

by Neely Coe

Lionel Messi dribbles the ball during a semi-final game against England.

Spain versus Argentina: Team brilliance versus individual star power

by Cesareo Contreras

Kylian Mbappé controlling the ball under pressure from Rodri, with a Venezuela-jersey defender closing in from the left.

A look at the World Cup’s top players, according to the data

by Cesareo Contreras

England player wearing number 10 raises both arms and looks up in celebration, with a packed stadium of fans behind him.

Argentina vs England preview: A match between Messi and Bellingham

by Cesareo Contreras

Kylian Mbappé strikes the ball between two Morocco defenders, Mazraoui and one wearing No. 14, as it deflects off the second defender's hands.

Spain versus France preview: A showdown between two titan teams

by Cesareo Contreras