Super Falcons’ players to earn $60,000 each for making second round
Super Falcons of Nigeria players pose for a team photo prior to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Group B match against Ireland. Photo AFP
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More the merrier: Expanded field holds up under World Cup pressure
AUCKLAND : More appears to have been merrier at the Women's World Cup as teams that benefited from the expansion of the field to 32 in Australia and New Zealand have largely held up to scrutiny in the group stage.
Australia crush Canada 4-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
MELBOURNE: Hayley Raso scored a first half brace and Mary Fowler struck after the break as Australia crushed Canada 4-0 on Monday (Jul 31) to storm into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup and send the Olympic champions spinning out of the tournament.
Former Broncos player has sights set on Paralympic wheelchair basketball
Ryan Straschnitzki's Paralympic dreams haven't fizzled, but his path to the international stage could take him from the ice to the hardwood.
Flexible, focused Japan in fine fettle heading into knockout phase
WELLINGTON : Japan could hardly have enjoyed a better start to the Women's World Cup with three wins from three matches, including Monday's 4-0 thrashing of title contenders Spain, and a tally of 11 goals scored and none conceded.
This Women's World Cup is being defined by late-game drama
Linda Caicedo has been one of the show-stealers of the Women's World Cup, but on Sunday it was an unheralded member of the Colombian team who propelled it to a spectacular late victory.
Proteas back to winning ways with Trinidad and Tobago thrashing
The Proteas bounced back with a comfortable win against Trinidad and Tobago in their Pool G encounter at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Monday.
Cink appointed United States Ryder Cup vice-captain
United States captain Zach Johnson has named Stewart Cink as his fifth and final vice-captain for this year's Ryder Cup in Rome.