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Everything you need to know about 2023 Women's World Cup Final
Everything you need to know about 2023 Women's World Cup Final
After four sensational quarterfinals, the final four is set with each team just two wins away from hoisting the most prestigious trophy in women's international football. Here is everything you need to know about the 2023 Women's World Cup final.For the first time since 2007, the Women...
2023-08-13 04:27
MLS Matchday 34: Showdowns with MLS playoff impact
MLS Matchday 34: Showdowns with MLS playoff impact
It’s Matchday 34 in MLS and there are a few matchups that should be nothing short of electric.
2023-09-27 03:50
No. 10 Notre Dame beats NC State 45-24 for 29th straight regular-season win against ACC teams
No. 10 Notre Dame beats NC State 45-24 for 29th straight regular-season win against ACC teams
Audric Estime ran for an 80-yard touchdown on the first play after an extended weather delay, and Sam Hartman threw for four scores to help No. 10 Notre Dame beat North Carolina State 45-24
2023-09-10 05:53
Jimbo Fisher records missed tackle inexplicably being on field after Auburn fumble recovery
Jimbo Fisher records missed tackle inexplicably being on field after Auburn fumble recovery
Find out what happened when Texas A&M's head coach Jimbo Fisher ended up on the field during a fumble return touchdown.
2023-09-24 06:48
Argentina sets up Japan showdown after routing Chile at the Rugby World Cup
Argentina sets up Japan showdown after routing Chile at the Rugby World Cup
Veteran flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez celebrated his 100th test with a try and 20 points as Argentina beat Chile 59-5 to set up a winner-takes-all fight against Japan next week for a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal spot
2023-09-30 23:50
England reach World Cup dividing line as Sarina Wiegman faces crunch decision
England reach World Cup dividing line as Sarina Wiegman faces crunch decision
Sarina Wiegman is one of the best coaches in the world at figuring out a tactical problem, but even she has now wondered whether she got it right against Nigeria. After hours of analysis following the last-16 tie, the thinking has been England should have gone to a back four. It has influenced some of the approach ahead of the quarter-final against Colombia. Wiegman and her staff are expecting a similar game, and another battle. The latter, like with Nigeria, is not to just reductively describe Colombia as a “physical” team - although that is precisely how England have been preparing. Wiegman has also been planning for the fine side the South Americans are, with special attention paid to star forward Linda Caicedo. It is more how England are now into classic tournament football, even if it is far from the historic surge through Euro 2022. While that almost became free-wheeling at times, this has been a slog. Much of that has been down to injuries. Some of it has been down to the ultra-competitive nature of this World Cup, as best illustrated by Colombia’s group-stage defeat of Germany. Wiegman has felt at times that every aspect of this tournament has been a fight, with a new problem seeming to follow every one that is solved. How else to describe Lauren James’ inexplicable decision that got her sent off against Nigeria, when it had seemed like she could seize the entire World Cup. She is considered fortunate to have got off with just two games, although the England squad obviously won’t consider that any kind of reprieve unless they actually make the final. For now, it’s just something else for Wiegman and her staff to figure out; more work. That’s been the theme, especially on the pitch in every match except the win over China. “A lot of it is mentality and a lot of it is resilience,” Beth England said this week. “That’s tournament football. There’s a lot of experienced players in this group and they are used to having to do that. It’s a lot of girls who it’s their first tournament and it’s a fine balance.” “Balance” has been the theme of this week’s work. Wiegman has been trying to figure out the system that retains England’s brilliant defence, but allows them to start creating chances again. That is tough to strike, especially with so many key absences and so many forwards off form. It is potentially putting what got them this far against what might be necessary to go and win the tournament. That such a crunch decision comes at the quarter-final is itself symbolic, since this is generally known in international football as the real dividing line of a tournament. It is when the actual challengers are separated from the surprises, the overachievers and the pretenders. This game encapsulates much of that. England are European champions and clearly one of the most talented squads in the World Cup, with that undercut by a variety of problems as well as, perhaps, questions over whether they could have a more overarching identity. Colombia have meanwhile been tournament revelations. While they should and always have been respected, beating Germany and finishing top of Group H took them to another level. The question - as with Nigeria, and even now in the quarter-finals with the eliminated Japan - is whether they have expended most of their energy or if they actually have more to give. They should be invigorated by how this is an open tournament. The fact they played a day later might be key, mind, because energy is a huge part of this. That’s something else that tournament football comes down to - getting through it. The England players felt exhausted after the Nigeria win, which was “emotionally draining” as much as physically draining. That extra day was seen as vital, though. The players got proper rest, with the tranquil seaside setting of Terrigal greatly helping players to relax and reset. That’s been especially true of the defence, where Alex Greenwood and captain Millie Bright have excelled. The latter has so far put in one of those vintage centre-half campaigns, where it looks like the more immersive nature of a tournament has brought her to deeper levels. She is not just winning everything but giving everything as she does so. This has been key. It has also played on Wiegman’s mind as he seeks that balance. While there has been so much focus on the attack, and the make-up of it, the defence has been rock-solid. The Lionesses have yet to concede a goal form open play. “Some of our defensive work has been fantastic as a whole team,” goalkeeper Mary Earps said. That carries a side an awful long way. While England obviously want to win this in normal time with a properly attacking performance - Earps spoke of how “you’ve seen glimpses of what we’re capable of” - they are ready to go to penalties. That was something that became clear in the Nigeria game, in what has been another theme of England’s campaign. Unable to do what made the Euro 2022 victory, they have so far overcome that with diligence and pragmatism. Some might say too pragmatic. There is an increasing argument that England might be left short because, like the USA, they don’t have the overarching playing identity that Spain, France or Australia have. That feels like it is a discussion that can only really take place if they get to meet any of those sides, though. “The most important thing to note is that we’re winning games,” Earps added. “We’re in a results-business so we’ve earned the right to be here.” They now have to show they can go even further. It might not even be about getting it right. It might be about getting through it. Read More How to watch England vs Colombia: TV channel and start time for Women’s World Cup fixture Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today Why Lauren James must be protected, not vilified, after World Cup red Women’s World Cup golden boot: Who’s leading the top-scorer standings? Who and when do England play next? Lionesses route to the World Cup final
2023-08-11 21:17
MLB Rumors: 4 St. Louis Cardinals who may not survive a disappointing 2024 season
MLB Rumors: 4 St. Louis Cardinals who may not survive a disappointing 2024 season
The St. Louis Cardinals have endured a miserable season, so much so that some players might've put themselves on the hot seat in the 2024 season.
2023-09-27 20:23
After trading Scherzer to Texas, GM Billy Eppler says the Mets are not rebuilding
After trading Scherzer to Texas, GM Billy Eppler says the Mets are not rebuilding
After trading Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers, general manager Billy Eppler insists the New York Mets are not tearing down their underachieving team
2023-07-31 05:29
Kendrick Green trolls Steelers fans on Twitter after Texans blowout victory
Kendrick Green trolls Steelers fans on Twitter after Texans blowout victory
Former Steelers lineman Kendrick Green got the last laugh when Pittsburgh lost to Houston and you can bet he wasn't quiet about it.
2023-10-03 12:29
'More subdued' Shelton enjoys first ATP title
'More subdued' Shelton enjoys first ATP title
Rising star Ben Shelton said he planned to celebrate his first ATP Tour title with a cheeseburger and credited his "more subdued" approach for his...
2023-10-22 20:48
Jim Curtin hails 'great performance' in Philadelphia Union win over Red Bulls
Jim Curtin hails 'great performance' in Philadelphia Union win over Red Bulls
Philadelphia Union defeated New York Red Bulls 4-1, and head coach Jim Curtin was impressed with his team's showing.
2023-09-05 21:21
Is Robin Roberts the richest host on ‘GMA’? Anchor accrued a staggering net worth after starting off as a sports anchor in the '80s
Is Robin Roberts the richest host on ‘GMA’? Anchor accrued a staggering net worth after starting off as a sports anchor in the '80s
Robin Roberts served as an ESPN sportscaster for 15 years before making the big move as co-anchor of ABC's 'Good Morning America'
2023-08-05 15:23