These soccer superpowers will have to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup from home

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is nearly here, but come kickoff, some international soccer superpowers will be watching the action from home. Here are four juggernauts that shockingly didn’t qualify for Russia: 

Here are the only countries that have ever won a FIFA World Cup

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is nearly here. Twenty-one FIFA World Cups have been played since the tournament began in 1930, but only 8 countries have ever won. Meet the nations that have taken home the biggest prize on the world’s biggest stage:

Texas Fishing Report

The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for May 30 and also available on the internet at http://www.txfishing.com CENTRAL AUSTIN: Water stained; 79-84 degrees; 0.79 feet low. Black bass are good on topwaters early, later switching to Texas rigs, Carolina rigs and Senkos. Sunfish are fair to good on cut nightcrawlers. Catfish are good on live bait and...

Rice interviews TCU pitching coach Kirk Saarloos

TCU pitching coach Kirk Saarloos, the former Astros pitcher, interviewed today with Rice officials as the school searches for its next baseball coach.

McKinney 14-year-old wins National Spelling Bee

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) -- The end of the biggest Scripps National Spelling Bee in history came abruptly, and it wasn't the conclusion that many expected. Naysa Modi, a poised and charismatic four-time participant whose long spelling career seemed to be building toward triumph, sat next to a newcomer whom she had already beaten this year -- at the county level.

NBA Finals an annual tradition for LeBron James

LeBron James spent Memorial Day with his kids enjoying some barbecue. Once the grill got turned off, the television went on and he tuned in to study Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.

Woman's 'angel' at airport turns out to be Cardinals' Jermaine Gresham

A woman's nightmare at the airport resulted in a happy ending when she was helped out by an "angel" who turned out to be Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham.

Rice to meet with TCU pitching coach Kirk Saarloos

TCU pitching coach Kirk Saarloos is a candidate to become the next head baseball coach at Rice.

Hall of Fame plaque of soccer champion Brandi Chastain is a 'freaking embarrassment'

Brandi Chastain’s striking image celebrating her 1999 World Cup penalty kick win by dropping to her knees and ripping off her jersey is an unforgettable and iconic image that reverberated around the world, symbolizing the sheer joy of victory and the power of women in sports.

Cal women's basketball coach angry she was asked to prove bi-racial baby was hers on flight

The head women’s basketball coach for the University of California at Berkeley expressed her fury on Twitter Monday, saying she was treated in a “demeaning” manner on Southwest, where agents asked for proof that her bi-racial baby was hers.

Ice melting to slush in Las Vegas heat during Stanley Cup Final

After just one game, it's already clear this Stanley Cup Final is on thin ice. Thin, patchy, slushy, rut-riddled ice.

Kelvin Sampson will continue as head basketball coach at UH

Kelvin Sampson, who was a candidate to become the next head coach of the Orlando Magic, will continue running the basketball team at the University of Houston.

Powerful photo shows Braves fan shielding JROTC member from rain

A small gesture was captured by a photographer at the Braves game on Memorial Day, and its powerful message is going viral on Twitter.

Mike D'Antoni says Chris Paul out for Game 7

Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni says Chris Paul will not play in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

Mike D'Antoni says Chris Paul questionable for Game 7

Houston Rocket's coach Mike D'Antoni says Chris Paul is questionable for Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

Rockets viewing party sells out, benefits Santa Fe Strong Memorial Fund

For anyone who couldn’t travel to Oakland for game six of the NBA Western Conference Finals, waiting in line to get inside the Toyota Center was a great alternative. Fans could get seats and even sit courtside to watch the Houston Rockets take on the Golden State Warriors.

Rockets lose on road to Warriors, series tied 3-3

Klay Thompson hit nine 3-pointers and scored 35 points, the Warriors held James Harden down in the second half, and Golden State rallied from an early 17-point deficit to stave off elimination with a 115-86 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night to force a deciding Game 7 in the Western Conference finals.