FIFA president Gianni Infantino says that Iranian authorites have 'assured' him that women will be allowed to attend Iran's World Cup qualifier against Cambodia next month.
Four minutes of first-half brilliance led an otherwise unconvincing New Zealand to a 23-13 victory over South Africa in a clash between two World Cup favourites on Saturday that never quite lived up to..
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Ashley Giles says there is a need to redress the balance between red and white-ball cricket in the English game as central contracts are handed out to players in both formats. It comes after a..
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England prop Joe Marler attempted to show off his Japanese at a press conference in Sapporo ahead of their World Cup opener. Marler's vocabulary was basic, with fellow front row Dan Cole revealing they..
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Ron Rutland and James Owens delivered a whistle to be used in the opening match of the Rugby World Cup on Thursday, having travelled over 12,427 miles from London by bike. Rough Cut (no reporter..
There is excitement in the air, mixed with a sense of trepidation, in Sapporo as the northern Japanese city prepares itself for an influx of thirsty rugby fans during the opening weekend of the World..
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Joe Schmidt has brushed off Ireland topping the world rankings for the first time as irrelevant to the World Cup. Ireland climbed to the summit of World Rugby’s rankings for the first time in..
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Gregor Townsend was left counting the cost of his side’s six-try victory over Georgia after confirming he has five World Cup injury concerns. The most serious worries centre around flanker Jamie..
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Australia's Rugby World Cup warm-up against Samoa will see "brutal collisions", says Samoa coach Steve Jackson as Australia captain David Pocock announces his retirement after the World Cup in Japan.
Sir Geoff Hurst feels England’s tremendous journey under Gareth Southgate has proved reward for the manager’s faith in young players who had “hardly kicked a ball” in the Premier League. The..
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Team USA lost in the World Cup quarterfinals to France, ending a 58-game winning streak with NBA players in international competition.
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Thousands of Hong Kong football fans booed loudly and turned their backs when the Chinese national anthem was played before a World Cup qualifier match against Iran on Tuesday, taking the city's months.. USATODAY.com - Published
Anti-government protests that have roiled Hong Kong for more than three months spread to the sports field on Tuesday, as many local fans defied Chinese law to boo the country's national anthem ahead of.. Reuters - Published
USA players Khris Middleton and Joe Harris talk about the Americans clinching an Olympic berth and Brazil forward Anderson Varejao discusses his team's loss to the USA in the World Cup. (Sept. 9)
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Iran's soccer players have nothing to fear from anti-government protests in Hong Kong, said the head coach of the city's representative team, despite an unsuccessful bid by the visitors to play.. Reuters - Published
Reigning National League MVP Christian Yelich, nine-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul and World Cup-winning soccer player Kelley O'Hara will be in issue.
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Iranian women fans will be allowed to attend a men's soccer World Cub qualifying match in the Islamic Republic in October, the official IRNA news agency quoted a Sports Ministry official as saying on.. Reuters - Published
Australia turned the tables on Canada in the final quarter on Saturday for an 81-73 win in a pre-World Cup exhibition basketball game
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The U.S. women's national soccer team is "sorely disappointed" no agreement was reached in mediation talks with the U.S. Soccer Federation.
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Mediation between the U.S. Soccer Federation and the U.S. women's soccer team broke down without a resolution on Wednesday. The World Cup champions filed a gender discrimination lawsuit earlier this.. CBS News - Published
North Korea have nominated Pyongyang as the host venue for their World Cup qualifying match against South Korea in October, clearing the way for the two countries to play on North Korean soil for the.. Reuters - Published
Jill Ellis, who guided the U.S. women's soccer team to back-to-back World Cup victories, is leaving the team after its upcoming victory tour.
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Philadelphia Eagles tight en Zach Ertz describes his summer in France watching his wife, Julie, and the U.S. Women's National Team win the World Cup.
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Sue Bird, the WNBA star and girlfriend of World Cup hero Megan Rapinoe, talked about using a platform to make a positive difference.
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Ben Simmons' new contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers came with bad news for Australian basketball fans _ he won't play for the Boomers at the World Cup.
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Chants of "equal pay" interrupted a speech by a top soccer official this week as the U.S. women’s national soccer team celebrated their fourth World Cup title. The players are suing over gender and.. CBS News - Published
World Cup champion U.S. women's soccer team member Allie Long discovered someone had burglarized her hotel room in Los Angeles Wednesday.
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Beyonce may make Arizona’s Havasu Falls even more in demand, disputed giant telescope’s construction to start at last in Hawaii, and more
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After winning another World Cup, the U.S. Women's National Team was honored with a victory parade in Manhattan. Co-captain Megan Rapinoe gave a speech and was cheered on by fans. Jericka Duncan has.. CBS News - Published
The head of the U.S. Soccer Federation was overpowered by chants of "equal pay" and booed as he spoke at Wednesday's victory parade for the country's women's team who won a record-extending fourth.. Reuters - Published
Soccer star Abby Wambach praises this year's World Cup championship team for being confident, unapologetic and strong, powerful women.
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Fans of the World Cup champion U.S. women's national soccer team chanted "Equal Pay!" as Cordeiro spoke at a celebration of the team at New York's City Hall. (July 10)
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Amid confetti and chants of "equal pay," New York honored the U.S. women's soccer team on Wednesday with a ticker-tape parade up the "Canyon of Heroes," celebrating its World Cup triumph and hailing.. Reuters - Published
Amid confetti and chants of "equal pay," New York City honored the U.S. women's soccer team on Wednesday with a ticker-tape parade up the "Canyon of Heroes," celebrating its World Cup triumph and.. Reuters - Published
Amid confetti and chants of "equal pay," New York honored the U.S. women's soccer team on Wednesday with a ticker-tape parade down the "Canyon of Heroes," celebrating its World Cup triumph and paying.. Reuters - Published
The U.S. women’s soccer team won its fourth World Cup title July 7 — and celebrated in style with a ticker tape parade in New York.
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USWNT won its fourth World Cup title July 7 — and Wednesday it will celebrate in style with a ticker tape parade in New York. Follow for updates.
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The world champion U.S. Women's Soccer team will celebrate coast to coast on Wednesday. New York City is hosting a ticker-tape parade to honor the team's World Cup win before the players fly to Los.. CBS News - Published
The USWNT just won the World Cup and now, for many of the players, they turn their focus to a mediation session with U.S. Soccer over equal pay.
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Team USA gets a championship welcome in New York City, the very last Volkswagen Beetle says goodbye and more things to start your Wednesday morning.
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A blizzard of confetti and large crowds are expected at Wednesday's ticker tape parade to celebrate the U.S. women's national soccer team in New York City
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The United States Women's National team is celebrating victory as World Cup champions. After beating the Netherlands 2-0 in Sunday's final, they hoisted the trophy for the second consecutive.. CBS News - Published
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says Megan Rapinoe has accepted an invite for the World Cup champions to visit Congress.
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Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduces bill that would prevent federal funding for the 2026 men's World Cup unless there's equal pay for women's team.
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Man who says Kevin Spacey groped him invokes right not to testify; Disney-owned cable network supports Halle Bailey's Ariel casting amid backlash; US Women's Soccer team arrives to cheers and fans in.. USATODAY.com - Published
The Google illustration shows Lady Liberty as "a victorious football player flying the flag of our country," artist Roxie Vizcarra said.
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