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Megan Rapinoe Makes Triumphant US Farewell In Win Over South Africa

Megan Rapinoe was a winner in her farewell game for the United States on Sunday, setting up a goal with a corner kick in a 2-0 triumph over South Africa. The iconic 38-year-old striker, celebrated for off-field activism as well as glories on the pitch, ended her epic US career with 63 goals in 203 caps over more than 17 years with a 54th-minute exit at Chicago's Soldier Field. "It makes me really proud to know we've been as successful on the field as we have, but also that we've helped make the world a little bit better of a place," Rapinoe said after the victory.

Rapinoe makes triumphant US farewell in win over Banyana

Megan Rapinoe was a winner in her farewell game for the United States on Sunday, setting up a goal with a corner kick in a 2-0 triumph over Banyana Banyana.

"Three, Two, One, Nothing": Fake Fireworks At Asian Games 2023 Opening Ceremony Disappoint Locals

Fireworks at the climax are a highlight of any opening ceremony and they were too at the Asian Games in China, except for one thing -- they weren't real. The computer-generated pyrotechnics fooled television audiences and disappointed onlookers after host city Hangzhou opted for a virtual display, citing environmental concerns. Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the 19th Asiad open at an extravaganza packed with foreign dignitaries on Saturday, but organisers ditched the traditional firework display.