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From Giannis's epic throwdown to Benjamin Pavard's World Cup goal to James Harden's vicious crossover, these are the most memorable plays & moments in sports.

From Giannis's epic throwdown to Benjamin Pavard's World Cup goal to James Harden's vicious crossover, these are the most memorable plays & moments in sports.

BY JOSH HERWITT

The 15 Best Plays of 2018

In a parting letter, Özil claims criticism he faced after taking a photo with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan exposed the racism he’s been subjected to throughout his career, writing “enough is enough.”

In a parting letter, Özil claims criticism he faced after taking a photo with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan exposed the racism he’s been subjected to throughout his career, writing “enough is enough.”

BY SARAH JASMINE MONTGOMERY

Fans Support Mesut Özil as He Resigns From German Team Over Racism

One of the World Cup's biggest breakout stars has managed to make yet another big statement. Kylian Mbappe, the 19-year-old French phenom, has announced his World Cup proceeds are going to charity.

One of the World Cup's biggest breakout stars has managed to make yet another big statement. Kylian Mbappe, the 19-year-old French phenom, has announced his World Cup proceeds are going to charity.

BY AARONCMANSFIELD

France's Kylian Mbappe to Donate World Cup Income to Charity

The 30-year-old professional fighter was blasted Sunday after he referred to the Russian president as "one of the greatest leaders of our time."

The 30-year-old professional fighter was blasted Sunday after he referred to the Russian president as "one of the greatest leaders of our time."

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Conor McGregor Attends World Cup Final as Vladimir Putin's 'Guest'

The Carters hosted a World Cup viewing party at Paris' Stade de France, just hours before they took the stage for their On the Run II Tour.

The Carters hosted a World Cup viewing party at Paris' Stade de France, just hours before they took the stage for their On the Run II Tour.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Beyoncé and JAY-Z Screened the World Cup Final at Their Paris Concert

France and Croatia went head-to-head on Sunday to compete for the 2018 World Cup championship. France won 4-2, walking away from the Luzhniki Stadium with its second World Cup trophy.

France and Croatia went head-to-head on Sunday to compete for the 2018 World Cup championship. France won 4-2, walking away from the Luzhniki Stadium with its second World Cup trophy.

BY SARAH JASMINE MONTGOMERY

France Wins 2018 World Cup in Moscow

The World Cup quarterfinals are taking place right now, and you're probably going to watch a few matches. Or all of them. Dress like a regular person who's going to watch the match. Please don't dress like you're doing to play in the match. Here's why.

The World Cup quarterfinals are taking place right now, and you're probably going to watch a few matches. Or all of them. Dress like a regular person who's going to watch the match. Please don't dress like you're doing to play in the match. Here's why.

BY MATT WELTY

The Biggest Style Mistake You Can Make During the World Cup

Stormzy had to catch a pivotal moment of the England vs. Colombia match during his Merky Festival performance Tuesday. He then launched into an extra-hype rendition of "Big for Your Boots."

Stormzy had to catch a pivotal moment of the England vs. Colombia match during his Merky Festival performance Tuesday. He then launched into an extra-hype rendition of "Big for Your Boots."

BY TRACE COWEN

Stormzy Pauses Ibiza Festival Set to Enjoy World Cup Match

Neymar got meme-ed on social media after rolling around in a Monday World Cup contest against Mexico.

Neymar got meme-ed on social media after rolling around in a Monday World Cup contest against Mexico.

BY GAVIN EVANS

Neymar Receives the Meme Treatment After Over the Top Flop

Week three of the World Cup brought both expected outcomes (like Brazil advancing) and stunning ones (Russia overcoming Spain). Check out the most buzzworthy moments from the third week of the worldwide soccer tournament, in addition to a primer on what's coming next.

Week three of the World Cup brought both expected outcomes (like Brazil advancing) and stunning ones (Russia overcoming Spain). Check out the most buzzworthy moments from the third week of the worldwide soccer tournament, in addition to a primer on what's coming next.

BY AARONCMANSFIELD

World Cup 2018 Week in Review: What You Missed and What to Watch For