After tying Nigeria, Canada prepares to face well-drilled Ireland at Women's World Cup
After a frustrating scoreless draw with Nigeria, Canada now turns its attention to a well-drilled Irish side at the Women's World Cup.
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European heavyweights ready for another tilt at World Cup title
AUCKLAND : Sweden, France and the Netherlands will all be favourites to win their Women's World Cup openers on Sunday, kicking off a campaign where they will again hope to challenge for the title after falling short in the 2019 tournament.
Ukrainian grandmaster Ivanchuk not allowed to participate in World Cup in Baku, open letter sent to Gutzeit - Intl Chess Federation
Ukrainian grandmaster Vasyl Ivanchuk received a "wild card" from the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to participate in the FIDE World Cup, which starts on July 29 in Baku, but did not receive permission to leave the country, FIDE reported on Twitter on Saturday.
Saturday Sport: Third round of The Open underway, England win their World Cup opener
Denmark and China have just kicked off in Group D of the Women's World Cup.
FIFA Women's World Cup: New Zealand Squad Evacuated After Hotel Fire
New Zealand's Women's World Cup squad was temporarily evacuated from its hotel in Auckland on Saturday after a fire, the team said, but all players and staff were safe. It was not immediately clear what caused it, but a Fire and Emergency spokesperson told AFP that there had been "multiple blazes" at the hotel, which have since been extinguished. The spokesperson said some people at the hotel were treated for smoke inhalation but nobody was seriously hurt.
New Zealand FIFA World Cup squad evacuated after hotel fire
New Zealand's Women's World Cup squad was temporarily evacuated from its hotel in Auckland on Saturday after a fire, the team said, but all players and staff were safe.
France without Bacha, De Almeida for World Cup opener against Jamaica
SYDNEY : France have been dealt an early blow in their quest for a maiden Women's World Cup title as winger Selma Bacha and defender Elisa De Almeida were ruled out of their opening game against Jamaica on Sunday.
Leitch red card costs Japan in Samoa Rugby World Cup dress rehearsal
Japan admitted they would have to toughen up mentally ahead of the Rugby World Cup after losing to Samoa on Saturday following a first-half red card for veteran Michael Leitch.