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Australia edges France on penalty kicks to reach Women's World Cup semifinals
Australia edged France on penalty kicks Saturday to reach the Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time. Cortnee Vine took Australia’s 10th penalty from the spot and calmly converted to give the Matildas a 7-6 win in the shootout after the quarterfinal match finished 0-0 after regulation and extra… Read
Top seeds Alcaraz, Medvedev ousted in Toronto quarterfinals
Frustrated world number one Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the ATP Toronto Masters 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 on Friday as American Tommy Paul ended the Spaniard's 14-match winning streak. Top-seeded Alcaraz was unable to escape the poor form that has plagued him all week as he prepares for a U.S.… Read
Japan coach tells team to 'be proud' after World Cup exit
Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda said his team could take pride in their run at the Women's World Cup despite being knocked out in the quarter-finals in a 2-1 defeat by Sweden on Friday. The Nadeshiko had been touted as candidates to go all the way after cruising through the group… Read
Lauren James' red card prevents showdown with Linda Caicedo at the Women's World Cup
England vs. Colombia should have seen two of the most exciting young players at the Women's World Cup go head-to-head. Instead, Lauren James' red card for standing on Nigeria defender Michelle Alozie means the England forward will miss the quarterfinal in Sydney on Saturday and a showdown with Colombia's Linda… Read
Sweden stakes claim as Women's World Cup favorite by stopping Japan 2-1 in quarterfinals
Sweden first knocked off the United States and then bounced Japan to snag a spot in the semifinals of the Women's World Cup. The Swedes, the World Cup runners-up in 2003 and three-time third-place finishers, eliminated previously unbeaten Japan 2-1 in Friday's quarterfinal. With Japan out of the lineup, this… Read
Spain reach World Cup semi-finals for first time, Japan or Sweden await
Spain reached the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time with a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in extra time, with Sweden and Japan playing later Friday for the right to face them. Barcelona teenager Salma Paralluelo hit the winner with a smart finish on the counterattack… Read
Hinata Miyazawa's 5 goals in Women's World Cup lead Japan into quarterfinals against Sweden
Led by a surprising new star, Japan has emerged as a Women's World Cup favorite, Hinata Miyazawa has scored fives times in four games and leads the Golden Boot race headed into Japan's quarterfinal game against Sweden in Eden Park on Friday. The 23-year-old has already matched the team's World… Read
Japan and Sweden brace for ultimate clash of styles at World Cup
Japan are the revelation of the Women's World Cup but they must brace themselves for the ultimate clash of styles when they face Sweden in the quarterfinals at Eden Park on Friday. The only side left in the tournament who have won the World Cup before, 2011 champions Japan have… Read
Man City begin bid for Premier League history; Liverpool face Chelsea test
Manchester City kick-off the new Premier League season at Burnley on Friday to begin their bid to become the first side to ever win four consecutive English top-flight titles. Arsenal appear best-placed to capitalize if City's grip on the English game is to come to an end and will expect… Read
Major-winner Morikawa pledges $1,000 per birdie to Hawaii fire relief
Two-time major champion Collin Morikawa has pledged to donate $1,000 for every birdie he makes in the US PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs to fire relief efforts in Hawaii. The American, who has strong family ties to the island of Maui, made the announcement on Instagram on Thursday as the… Read
