Stories by Russell Lewis
Russell Lewis
Deputy National Editor
By Russell Lewis
Portugal's Ronaldo shakes off World Cup doubters, scores 2 after sluggish start
Russell Lewis | Jun 23, 2026, 6:59 PM UTC
At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the oldest players in the World Cup. Against the Democratic Republic of Congo he was mostly invisible and questions mounted. Against Uzbekistan, he sparkled.
By Russell Lewis
A larger World Cup had some worrying the competition would suffer. It hasn'tRussell Lewis | Jun 22, 2026, 5:00 AM UTC
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No Pulisic, no problem: U.S. tops Australia 2-0 in World Cup despite missing its starBecky Sullivan, Russell Lewis | Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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Soccer's premier goal scorers, led by Lionel Messi, show up to the World Cup with a bangRussell Lewis | Jun 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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It's been a thrilling start to the World Cup. Here are the highlights and what's nextRussell Lewis | Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Referees at the World Cup have new rules to whistle during games
FIFA has introduced several changes to the laws of soccer for the World Cup. These include efforts to eliminate time-wasting and to ensure potentially game-changing officiating mistakes are corrected.
Russell Lewis | Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
The U.S. dazzles in its World Cup opener, dominating Paraguay 4-1
Striker Folarin Balogun knocked in two goals, the second a one-on-two stunner to the upper corner of the net to end the first half. For the Americans, it was an impressive start to a home World Cup.
Becky Sullivan, Russell Lewis | Jun 12, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
NTSB says United jet was too slow and too low in Newark landing accident
Federal investigators say the captain flying the United 767 from Italy was too slow and too low before landing last month at Newark, N.J. The jet struck a light pole, damaging a truck on the turnpike.
Russell Lewis | Jun 4, 2026, 8:10 PM UTC
