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Sweden Scrape Past South Africa, Dutch Do Enough At Women's World Cup

Sweden were given a scare by South Africa before winning 2-1 at the death at the Women's World Cup on Sunday while 2019 finalists the Netherlands also began their campaign with victory by a single goal. France, who have never lifted the World Cup but are among the favourites in Australia and New Zealand, face Jamaica in Sydney in the last match of the day. The third-ranked Swedes fought back from a goal down and conjured up the winner in the 90th minute through Arsenal defender Amanda Ilestedt, much to the relief of their fans in miserably wet conditions in Wellington.

Titmus shatters world record to win 400m freestyle gold at worlds

FUKUOKA, Japan : Reigning Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus of Australia smashed the world record as she blazed to victory in a battle royale for the women's 400m freestyle title on the opening day of the swimming events at the World Aquatics Championships on Sunday.

Australia's Titmus smashes world record in women's 400m freestyle

FUKUOKA, Japan : Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus of Australia set a world record in the women's 400 metres freestyle event, powering to the gold medal in a time of three minutes, 55.38 seconds at the swimming world championships in Fukuoka on Sunday.

Girls in Green welcomed by hundreds in Perth ahead of Canada game

Around 300 Irish fans gathered at Perth Airport to welcome the Republic of Ireland as they arrived in Western Australia for their crucial tie against Canada on Wednesday, as manager Vera Pauw said the support from the Irish team lifts them to other heights.

Morocco keen to prove they belong at the World Cup

MELBOURNE, Australia : Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak says they are not at the Women's World Cup to make up the numbers and are ready to shoulder the responsibility of being the first Arab country to take part as they prepare to make their debut on Monday.

Award South Africa next Women’s World Cup to help game become global, says Jordaan

CAPE TOWN : Awarding South Africa the hosting rights for the 2027 Women's World Cup will help the game become truly global and prevent African teams falling behind the established powerhouses, the president of the country's FA told Reuters.

England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 5 Live Score: Can England Force Series-Levelling Win vs Australia?

ENG vs AUS, 4th Ashes Test, Day 5 Live: England look to go out with all guns blazing on the final day as they look to level the five-match Ashes series at Old Trafford. On Day 4, only 30 overs were bowled as rain returned to frustrate England's hopes of forcing a series-levelling win in the fourth Ashes Test. Australia century-maker Marnus Labuschagne fell to Joe Root minutes before play was abandoned. Australia are 214-5 in their second innings, still 61 runs behind England, who scored 592 in their first innings. (Live Scorecard)

Italy hope World Cup showing can build women's game at home

AUCKLAND : Italy hope to build the credibility of their women's soccer program as they kick off at the World Cup against Argentina at Eden park on Monday, coach Melina Bertolini said, using the momentum of their remarkable 2019 campaign.

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Sweden Scrape Past South Africa, Dutch Do Enough At Women's World Cup

Titmus shatters world record to win 400m freestyle gold at worlds

Australia's Titmus smashes world record in women's 400m freestyle

Girls in Green welcomed by hundreds in Perth ahead of Canada game

Morocco keen to prove they belong at the World Cup

Award South Africa next Women’s World Cup to help game become global, says Jordaan

England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 5 Live Score: Can England Force Series-Levelling Win vs Australia?

Italy hope World Cup showing can build women's game at home