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Paul Corry: Stiff friendly tests priming Ireland for bigger stage
RTÉ soccer analyst Paul Corry praised Vera Pauw's strategy of taking on stronger opposition in friendly windows, saying the approach had borne fruit over her reign and was the best preparation in light of Ireland's difficult World Cup draw.
2023 Women’s World Cup: Storylines to watch as USWNT prepares to take aim at historic three-peat
The men’s FIFA World Cup came to a dramatic conclusion Sunday with Argentina securing a thrilling win over France in penalty kicks, and luckily there’s no reason to bottle up even a drop of that enthusiasm. The U.S. Women’s National Team takes center stage in just seven short months, as the four-time champions look to defend their 2019 title in Australia and New Zealand at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Hatred hurled at Raptors stars shows ugly influence sports betting can have on fandom
Ontario is celebrating a profitable first year for its legalized sports betting market — but to hear two members of the Toronto Raptors talk about it, gambling's expansion comes with an ugly side.
Canada edges U.S. at women’s hockey worlds, ties longest win streak in rivalry in 13 years
Canada beat the U.S. 4-3 after a nine-round shootout to close group play at the world women’s hockey championship and extend its win streak in the rivalry to five games, matching its longest run over the U.S. in 13 years.
Saskatoon and Regina prepare joint bid to host 2025 World Juniors
Despite the Blades and the Pats battling it out on the ice, Saskatoon and Regina have come together to prepare a joint bid to host the 2025 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.
Canada outlasts U.S. in shootout at women's world hockey tourney
BRAMPTON, Ontario — Jamie Lee Rattray scored the winner in the ninth round of the shootout and Canada defeated the United States 4-3 Monday night in the final preliminary round game for both teams at the women's world hockey championship.