Attendance at Women's World Cup matches up nearly 30 percent from 2019
Data provided by football's governing body showed that after 48 matches so far, 1,222,839 fans had passed through the turnstiles.
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Morocco join Nigeria, South Africa in round of 16
[FILE] Morocco’s forward #09 Ibtissam Jraidi celebrates scoring her team’s first goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group H football match between South Korea and Morocco at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide on July 30, 2023. (Photo by Brenton EDWARDS / AFP)
Last chance saloon for Springbok World Cup hopefuls, goal-kicking ace Boffelli back for Pumas
Up to nine starters and four replacements will be desperate to impress South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber in a Rugby World Cup warm-up against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
Japan look to maintain level in World Cup knockout stage
WELLINGTON : Japan stormed through the group stage at the Women's World Cup with three dominant wins, and playmaker Yui Hasegawa says it is vital that they maintain their level of performance against Norway in Saturday's last 16 clash.
Morocco stun Colombia to reach last 16 and dump out Germany
BRISBANE: Anissa Lahmari’s winner powered World Cup debutants Morocco past Colombia 1-0 on Thursday and into the last 16 at the expense of two-time champions Germany. Morocco’s upset in Perth lifted them to six points and they finished runners-up in Group H to Colombia on goal difference. Germany were eliminated after being held to a 1-1 draw with South Korea in Brisbane.
Mike Tyson to help Francis Ngannou train for Tyson Fury bout - ESPN
Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou will have Mike Tyson, one of the greatest and most feared heavyweight boxers of all time, in his corner when he faces Tyson Fury in the ring on Oct. 28 in Saudi Arabia.
ATP roundup: J.J. Wolf reaches quarterfinals in Washington
In a battle of Americans, 16th seed J.J. Wolf held off Michael Mmoh 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington.
WTA roundup: Jessica Pegula into D.C. quarters, Caroline Garcia upset
No. 1 seed Jessica Pegula advanced to the quarterfinals of the Mubadala Citi DC Open by defeating Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday in Washington.