Australia suffer shock and Man City's Jill Roord frustrates USA on Day 8 of the Women's World Cup 2023
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala inflicted a surprise 3-2 loss on co-hosts Australia to blow Group B wide open and dampen spirits in Brisbane.
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England look to overcome scoring woes in tricky Denmark clash
AUCKLAND : European champions England will be keen to rediscover their scoring touch after a lacklustre start to their Women's World Cup campaign when they take on Denmark in Sydney on Friday, where the winner could secure a spot in the knockouts.
On Novak Djokovic's Retirement, His Father Drops 'Hopefully Next Year' Wish
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic's father, Srdjan Djokovic, said he hopes his son retires from the sport after the end of the 2024 season, adding its time for him to enjoy the next chapter of his life. The 36-year-old, holds the record for the most grand slams won among men (23), recently lost the Wimbledon final to world no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz. The Serb, who will turn 37 next year in May, was chasing a record 24th Grand Slam title, which would've levelled him with Margaret Court for the most Grand Slam titles won by one player.
USA-Netherlands takeaways: USWNT finds resolve in second half to force a draw
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — In the most hotly anticipated match of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup so far, the two-time defending champion United States battled back from a 1-0 halftime deficit to tie the Netherlands in both teams' second first-round game Wednesday.
Lindsey Horan sets a fiery example for young USWNT
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Don't mess with Lindsey Horan.
Lindsey Horan's goal as USWNT captain? Making young players 'as confident as possible'
Editor's note: Lindsey Horan leveled the score in the United States' heated group stage match against the Netherlands on Wednesday. Read about how she became co-captain of the USWNT at the World Cup. This story was originally published on July 21.
Rose Lavelle ‘hasn’t changed a bit' after legendary World Cup moment
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Rose Lavelle knows better than anyone how much more is expected of her at this Women's World Cup than at the last one four years ago in France.