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For the first time since 1974, the Haitian men's team has qualified for the World Cup. This is their story.

Data science and machine learning algorithms can help us form probabilistic forecasts of things like sporting events.

In 1976, fans could score a ticket to the MLB All-Star Game for $6. In 2026, tickets start at over $200.

A new database includes more than 850 dissertations and theses, spanning everything from baseball slang and cigarette smoking to postage stamps and ballpark organs.

Glamour isn't just for the rich and famous. As the 'Ball Without Billionaires' showed, the blue collar can bedazzle.

It's one thing to pull for your national team when patriotism feels uncomplicated. It's quite another when you aren't feeling very proud to be an American.