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☆ Ryder Cup: ‘Fleetwood Mac’ helps Europe soar to dream start, rocking US with opening sweep
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The pairing dubbed “Fleetwood Mac” sealed a start of dreams for Europe at the Ryder Cup, completing a landslide rout in the Friday morning foursomes sessions. “It’s been an unbelievable session,” McIlroy told Sky Sports. “We were ready to go from the first tee shot as obviously you can see in how everyone played.”Crowds pack the first tee grandstand to watch McIlroy tee off. “Hats off to the European team. Team USA will be hoping for an inverse of the Solheim Cup last week, where Europe suffered an unprecedented opening sweep before clawing their way back dramatically to retain the trophy.

Persons: “ Fleetwood Mac ”, Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, Marco Simone Golf, Luke Donald, Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, Scottie Scheffler, Sam Burns, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg, Max Homa, Brian Harman, Shane Lowry, Sepp Straka, Rickie Fowler, Collin Morikawa, McIlroy, Fleetwood, “ It’s, ” McIlroy, we’ve, “, David Cannon, Zach Johnson, ” Johnson, “ I’ve, I’ve, ” Morikawa, Fowler, Lowry, Straka, Jamie Squire, Spain’s Rahm dovetailed, Hatton, Burns, Rahm, Aberg –, –, Homa, Harman, ” Aberg, ”, Hovland, Patrick Smith, Ireland’s Lowry, Austria’s, Morikawa Organizations: CNN, Ryder, Marco Simone Golf Club, USA, foursomes, Sky Sports, Team USA, Northern, Fleetwood, Solheim Locations: Europe, Whistling, Swedish, Rome, Northern Irish

☆ How Fiji’s historic Rugby World Cup victory left Australia facing the prospect of early elimination
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Frank Lomani’s game-ending kick may have drifted wide of the posts, but that mattered little for Fiji’s players. As the final whistle blew on the Rugby World Cup group stage match, they could now celebrate beating Australia for the first time in the tournament’s history – and a first victory against the Wallabies since 1954. Soon after, the players huddled together and – as is a tradition for Fijian rugby teams – sang a hymn to give their thanks to God. Fiji's players form a circle after defeating Australia for the first time in 69 years. Two-time champion Australia could now be knocked out of the Rugby World Cup group stages for the first time.

Persons: CNN — Frank Lomani’s, Fijian rugby teams –, ”, Josua Tuisova, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Samu Kerevi, Olivier Chassignole, Suli Vunivalu’s, Simon Raiwalui, “, Sunday’s, Chris Hyde, Raiwalui, –, we’ve, they’ve, Waisea Nayacalevu, Francis Bompard, Fiji’s, Seremaia Bai, Bai, “ We’ve Organizations: CNN, Rugby World, Wallabies, Fijian rugby teams, Wales, Australia, Getty, Georgia, Fiji, England, Rugby, “, South, Super Rugby, New, ” Locations: Australia, Fiji, AFP, ”, rugby’s, South Africa, Portugal, Fijian, New Zealand, Argentina, Zealand, –

☆ FIBA World Cup: USA succumbs to dramatic overtime defeat in third place game as Canada earns first ever medal
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-10 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Canada earned its first ever FIBA Basketball World Cup medal after toppling World No. The third place game went into overtime in dramatic fashion with the USA down 111-107 with 4.2 seconds remaining in regulation and forward Mikal Bridges at the free throw line. Canada’s Kelly Olynyk missed a long three at the end of regulation but it was no matter; Canada went on to outscore the US 16-7 in overtime. It’s not just on the defensive end that he’s the best perimeter defender in the World Cup, offensively he’s been extremely efficient. Not just in this game.”Canada won its first ever FIBA World Cup medal.

Persons: Bridges, Canada’s Kelly Olynyk, Dillon Brooks, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, “ I’m, Dillon, ”, Jordi Fernandez, It’s, Dante Dennis Diosina Jr, Anthony Edwards, Austin Reaves, Dennis Schröder, Franz Wagner, Aleksa Avramovic, Bogdan Bogdanovic Organizations: CNN — Canada, FIBA Basketball, United, Asia Arena, ” Canada, FIBA, Anadolu Agency, Getty, Bridges, Reuters Locations: United States, Asia, Manila, Philippines, USA, Canada, Germany, Serbia

NEW YORK (AP) — All four Grand Slam trophies were there. The gilded cup given to the Wimbledon men’s titlist was escorted by two people associated with that tournament’s museum. Now, two years later, Djokovic and Medvedev will again decide the U.S. Open men’s champion. Djokovic is seeking what would be a 24th Grand Slam title, more than anyone in the sport’s Open era, and fourth in New York. “Every time in a Grand Slam final, it’s another shot for history and I’m aware of it, and of course I’m very proud of it,” Djokovic said.

Persons: Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, Arthur Ashe, Djokovic, Rod Laver, Medvedev, “, Chris Widmaier, ” Widmaier, Michael Fiur, Widmaier, Norman Brooks, wasn’t, Laver, “ You’re, Roland Garros, John F, Ashe, Carlos Alcaraz, Alcaraz, it’s, ” Djokovic, ” ___ Howard Fendrich, ___ Organizations: U.S . Tennis Association, USTA, Australian, Wimbledon, U.S, Associated Press, French, U.S . Open, des Mousquetaires, Brink’s Company, Kennedy International Airport, Flushing Locations: New York, Flushing Meadows, United States, Carlsbad , California, New, ESPN’s

Julien Farel puts the finishing touches on tennis player Austin Krajicek's hair at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on August 30. Will Lanzoni/CNNA tennis ball sits in a display case at Farel's salon inside Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. Video Ad Feedback He usually charges $1250, but US Open players get this little known perk for free 02:28 - Source: CNNFarel’s salon at Arthur Ashe does not take appointments. Zverev, in particular, has earned a nickname for his mane: the “Lion.”“For women, I always love bangs, and layers on long hair,” Farel continued. Tennis player Austin Krajicek shows off a fresh haircut at Julien Farel's salon inside of Arthur Ashe stadium in New York on August 30.

Persons: Borna Gojo, Novak Djokovic, Novak, He’s, Gojo, Venus Williams, Andre, Roger Federer’s, Billie Jean King’s, Julien Farel, Austin Krajicek's, Arthur, Will Lanzoni, Arthur Ashe, ”, ” Julien Farel, Austin Krajicek, Jessica Pegula, Magdalena Fręch, Farel, “, Rafael, Nadal’s, ” Farel, Nadal, he’s, Julien Farel's, Sascha Zverev’s, Zverev, Gabriela Sabatini’s, Caroline, Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, Alcaraz, Gauff, “ I’ve, Jimmy Connors, Martina Navratilova’s Organizations: York, York City CNN —, verve, Gojo, Wimbledon, CNN, Farel, “, Tennis, August’s, Washington , D.C Locations: York City, Flushing , New York, New York, France, Farel, New York City, Palm Beach , Florida, Manhattan, Farel's, Washington ,

☆ Carlos Alcaraz reaches fourth grand slam semifinal with comfortable US Open victory against Alexander Zverev
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his impressive form at the US Open with a dominant 6-3 6-2 6-4 victory against Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals. “I think they are at a level of their own at the moment,” Zverev told reporters after facing the Spaniard. The 20-year-old started to assert his superiority from there, breaking Zverev twice in the second set and at 4-4 in the third. “It’s difficult to even compete if you don’t have that.”A year after claiming his first grand slam title, Alcaraz will now contest his fourth major semifinal. “I think I’m more mature now,” he said when asked how he has changed over the past 12 months.

Persons: Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Djokovic, “, ” Zverev, Jude Bellingham, ”, Clive Brunskill, Jannik, Medvedev, Daniil, Andre Agassi’s Organizations: CNN —, Wimbledon, Real Madrid, US, Indian Wells Locations: York, Wimbledon

A lot,” Osaka, who won two of her four major championships at Flushing Meadows, said with a chuckle in the Grand Slam tournament’s main interview room. Osaka is a 25-year-old who was born in Japan and moved to the United States with her parents when she was 3. 1-ranked player has said she intends to return to action at the Australian Open next January. I just remember watching the Australian Open and being very devastated, because I’ve never missed an Australian Open,” said Osaka, who won that major twice, too. I might do that.’”Osaka revealed her issues with depression and anxiety when she withdrew from the French Open in 2021.

Persons: — Naomi Osaka, haven’t, Michael Phelps, Vivek Murthy, hasn’t, I’ve, ”, “, Serena, Williams, ‘, ” Osaka, I’m, Phelps, ” Phelps Organizations: U.S, U.S ., Australian, ” Locations: Osaka, Flushing Meadows, Japan, United States, Tokyo, ” Osaka

☆ A Tough Draw for the Favorites at the 2023 Rugby World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( Joe Ritchie | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France opens this week with four big favorites. Those four teams sit atop the World Rugby rankings: No. But they are clustered in two of the tournament’s four pools, A and B, and, under the World Cup format, the winner of one plays the runner-up of the other. If the teams finished the group stage according to their ranking, New Zealand would play Ireland and France would play South Africa in the first knockout matches. This happened because the draw was determined in December 2020 and is based in part on how each team finished at the 2019 World Cup.

Locations: France, Ireland, Africa, Zealand, New Zealand

☆ The Most Famous Woman in Men’s Tennis
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Jessica Testa | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

And here is where things can get complicated: In the tennis world, at least, Ms. Riddle’s exposure is still partly tied to her boyfriend’s success. Many fans who take selfies with Ms. Riddle know her from “Break Point,” the Netflix series that follows the highs and lows of several rising tennis stars. Mr. Fritz has since failed to advance past the third round of any Grand Slam tournament. As such, the “Break Point” crew hasn’t spent much time with the couple for the scheduled second season, Ms. Riddle said. After Carlos Alcaraz won his U.S. Open title in 2022, he signed high-profile deals with Calvin Klein and Louis Vuitton.

Persons: he’s, Ms, Barber, Fritz, Fritz’s, Riddle, Rafael Nadal, hasn’t, Emma Raducanu, Dior, Carlos Alcaraz, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton Organizations: Wimbledon, Netflix, U.S ., Nike, Rolex, Forbes, U.S Locations: Indian Wells, Calif

☆ Katie Couric, Anna Wintour and Danny DeVito Party Before the U.S. Open
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Alyson Krueger | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

They walked a blue carpet, the same color as the famous courts. Gabriela Hearst, the fashion designer, showed up with Maria Sharapova, the tennis player. Other guests included Mike Tyson, Alec Baldwin, Gayle King, Danny DeVito, Anna Wintour, Vera Wang and Daymond John. “The end of summer always makes me a little blue,” said Katie Couric, who was the M.C. “By the end of August I always feel depressed, but coming to the U.S. Open gives me something to look forward to.”

Persons: Arthur, Gabriela Hearst, Maria Sharapova, Tommy Haas, Lindsey Vonn, Mike Tyson, Alec Baldwin, Gayle King, Danny DeVito, Anna Wintour, Vera Wang, Daymond John, David, Cheryl Scharf, ”, Katie Couric Organizations: U.S ., United States Tennis Association Foundation, U.S Locations: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, Cheryl Scharf , New York City

But in Australia, relative newcomers to the game’s big leagues, the arrival of the world’s best women’s players has left old and new fans starry-eyed with possibility. Despite placing fourth – the team’s best finish at a World Cup – the ability of relative outsiders to make it that far has elevated Australia’s Matildas to hero status. Fans cheer Spain's victory while watching a live transmission of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Madrid. Australia fans celebrate at Melbourne's Federation Square after the Matildas scored the opening goal in their FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Denmark on August 7. It’s not just football, it’s different.”Spain's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Persons: Sydney CNN —, “, Luis Rubiales, Jennifer Hermoso, Gianni Infantino, ”, Matildas, Spain's, Denis Doyle, –, Australia’s, might’ve, Sam Kerr, Asanka Ratnayake, that’s, Matilda Karen Menzies –, there’s, Kerr, Australia's Sam Kerr, England's Keira Walsh, Ulrik Pedersen, they’ve, Andrea Ellis, ” Ellis, you’re, Sarai Bareman, Saeed Khan, Infantino, Joanna Lohman, Rubiales, Jorge Vilda, RFEF, Sisters, Simmi Nanduo, ” Louise Nussac, Vilda, Kelly Stroda, La, Hilary Whiteman, d’Or Féminin, Alexia Putellas Organizations: Sydney CNN, Sydney’s, FIFA, La Roja, Royal Spanish Football Federation, derisory, England, Sweden, Melbourne's, Denmark, Australia’s, UEFA European, Sunday’s, Women’s Football, FIFA Women’s Football Convention, Getty, United States Women’s National, “, Sky News, CNN, ”, World Locations: Australia, Europe, Madrid, England, Bromley ,, London, AFP, Texas, Spanish, Paris, France, Spain, La Roja

☆ Coco Gauff continues excellent preparation for US Open with third title victory of the season
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Coco Gauff continued her excellent preparation for this month’s US Open with victory at the Western & Southern Open on Sunday. “I’m really happy with how I was able to manage this week,” Gauff said after becoming the tournament’s youngest ever winner. I wasn’t really serving as good as I did against Iga. I’m glad I was able to push through.”Gauff is still searching for her maiden grand slam title having reached the final of the French Open last year. She won in Auckland in January and Washington two weeks ago, and victory in Cincinnati on Sunday was her fifth career title.

Persons: Coco Gauff, Karolína, “ I’m, ” Gauff, “, she’s, It’s, I’m, Gauff, Matthew Stockman, Muchová, Bianca Andreescu, Caroline Wozniacki, Gauff –, – Organizations: CNN, & Southern, Sunday, Western & Southern, Women’s Tennis Association, Wimbledon Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, Auckland, Washington, Cincinnati, Czech

☆ Opinion: What comes next for women’s soccer
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( Opinion Amy Bass | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

For the first time since 2011, a new champion in women’s soccer has been crowned. Amy Bass Rodney BedsoleSpain came out swinging with vigor and poise in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final in Sydney’s Stadium Australia, spreading the field, finding gaps in England’s backline and posting early dominant possession percentages. New worldAs the seconds of extra time ticked in the final, we already knew one result: no matter who won Sunday, the exclusive club of Women’s World Cup champions was about to have a newcomer. Jamaica made history at this World Cup because of the Reggae Girlz’ prowess, supported by a viral fundraising effort, not by its own federation. Indeed, it is his job to further the game, including and perhaps especially the women’s game, and not sit and wait to be convinced by women or anyone else.

Persons: Amy Bass, Amy Bass Rodney Bedsole Spain, England’s Lauren, Mary Earps, Spain’s Olga Carmona, Sarina Wiegman, Chloe Kelly, Lauren James, Gianni Infantino, anyone’s, Matildas, Salma Paraluello, Jorge Vilda, Mapi Leon, Aitana Bonmati, Vilda, Megyn Kelly, I’m, Alexi Lalas, Carli Lloyd, Lalas, ”, Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe, Abigail Adams, “, Infantino, you’ll, Rather, ahem Organizations: Manhattanville College, CNN, US, National, FIFA, Sydney’s, Sweden, England, New Zealand, Royal Spanish Football Federation, Fox, Tokyo, Soccer, Twitter, Facebook Locations: Australia, England, Spain, Norway, Germany, Japan, Sweden, Thailand, Haiti, New, Spanish, Colombia, Jamaica

Nobody was surprised that Megan Rapinoe took the Golden Ball, for the tournament’s best player, in 2019, or that Lionel Messi did the same in 2022. Some World Cups are, after all, very obviously dominated by one central character. This has not been one of those World Cups, though. Several Spain players might be contenders: Aitana Bonmati, Mariona Caldentey, Teresa Abelleira. Japan’s Hinata Miyazawa will likely win the tournament’s Golden Ball, the award handed out to the most prolific goal-scorer.

Persons: volubly, Nobody, Megan Rapinoe, Lionel Messi, Aitana, Mariona Caldentey, Teresa Abelleira, Millie Bright, Kosovare Asllani, Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler, Australia’s, Hinata, Lauren, Alessia Russo, Lauren James, Alba Redondo, Jenni Hermoso, Bonmatí, Mary Earps, Zecira, Salma Paralluelo, James, Fowler Organizations: FIFA, Spain —, Spain, Nigeria Locations: Sydney, Spain, Georgia, Sweden, England

And as Spain’s players lifted the World Cup trophy, fireworks exploding behind them, they too seemed lost in the elation of reaching the pinnacle of the sport. Jennifer Hermoso kisses the Women's World Cup trophy. Gerard Pique, a men’s World Cup winner with Spain in 2010, wrote: “Congratulations! World Champions. Olga Carmona, who scored the winning goal of the game, celebrates Spain's World Cup success.

Persons: ”, Jennifer Hermoso, “ We’ve, ” Hermoso, Maja Hitij, I’ve, Teresa Abelleira, “, ” Abelleira, Spain’s, Gerard Pique, Pique, Olga Carmona, Mark Metcalfe, Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz, Salma Paralluelo, Aitana Bonmatí –, Jorge Vilda, Vilda, we’ve Organizations: CNN, Spain, Australia, Spanish, RTVE, FIFA, WORLD, Go Locations: Spain, La, Germany, Spanish

☆ Spain wins Women's World Cup for the first time, beating England in Sydney
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Against the odds and amid a backdrop of turmoil, Spain reached the pinnacle in Sydney on Sunday, beating England 1-0 to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time. Spain could even afford to miss a second-half penalty as La Roja became only the second country, after Germany, to win both the men’s and women’s World Cups. But there is some solace for England which, like Spain, was competing in a Women’s World Cup final for the first time, because the team has progressed further than ever before in this competition. !”Spain is the reigning Women's World Cup winner at Under-17, Under-20 and senior level. Spain has become a world champion without some of its best players, talents who are the finest in the world in their respective positions.

Persons: Spain, Roja, Olga Carmona’s, La Roja, Prince William, Rafael Nadal, Amanda Perobelli, Jorge Vilda, ”, Vilda, Spain's Eva Navarro, Quinn Rooney, Bonmati, Salma Paralluelo, Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas, Lauren Hemp, Mary Earps, Alba, Carmona lazering, Spain’s, Lucy Bronze’s, upfield, Irene Paredes, Paralluelo’s, Jennifer Hermoso, Keira Walsh, Lauren James, Cata Coll, “, we’ve, England’s, Sarina Wiegman Organizations: CNN, England, La, Australia, WORLD, Reuters, Spanish, World, peerless, Sweden, Barcelona Locations: Spain, Sydney, European, Germany, England, Marca, Spanish, Barcelona, Earps, Netherlands

☆ From cocktails to free rides, World Cup co-hosts fight to woo back tourists
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( Tara Subramaniam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

In 2022, there were only about 1.4 million visitors, according to data provided by the government, still considerably below pre-pandemic levels. That’s why events like the Women’s World Cup are so important. Cities like Wellington and Auckland have catered to World Cup tourists by making public transportation free on game days for anyone with a match ticket. The extra effort has not gone unnoticed by tourists, especially those who have traveled to other World Cup events. Compared to the last Women’s World Cup in France, more businesses seem excited to welcome tourists, said US fan Carly Andler.

Persons: James Johnson, “, ” Johnson, ”, Monchy, CNN’s Richard Quest, Iain Walker, Chow Tory, Chow Tory's, Tara Subramaniam, Carly Andler, Andler, we’ve Organizations: Wellington CNN — Soccer, Football Australia, Tourism, Zealand’s Ministry of Business Innovation, New Zealand, Air New Zealand, FIFA, CNN, New Zealand’s Football Ferns, Wellington Chocolate Factory, Wellington City Council Locations: Australia, New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand, New, Tourism Australia, Cities, Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, Hamilton, United States, Costa Rica, Spanish, Swedish, Italy, Japan, Rosebud, Bundaberg, Zealand, France

☆ Spain Gets Last Word, and Reaches First World Cup Final
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Rory Smith | More About Rory Smith | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The players streamed from the substitutes’ bench and onto the field, the coaching staff not too far behind them, swarming around the teammates who had rescued their dream. At last, celebrating together, they could release all of the stress and strain of the last couple of days, the last three weeks of this World Cup, the last year or more. This time, though, it was not Sweden celebrating, but Spain. They had barely had the chance to relish the sensation of relief before it was extinguished, cruelly and instantly. It will be Spain, then, that takes its place in a maiden World Cup final — against either Australia or England — in Sydney on Sunday, thanks to a 2-1 victory in the mist and drizzle of Auckland.

Persons: Rebecka Locations: Sweden, Spain, Australia, England, Sydney, Auckland

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo scores two goals to lead Al-Nassr to first Arab Club Champions Cup title
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to help Al-Nassr secure the first Arab Club Champions Cup title in the club’s history. Al-Nassr had to come from a goal behind against fellow Saudi club Al-Hilal to lift the trophy, eventually winning 2-1 after a tense period of extra time. The Arab Club Champions Cup features the biggest clubs from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Iraq, and Ronaldo finished as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals in six games. Al-Nassr won the Arab Club Champions Cup for the first time. The 38-year-old said in June that any new signings for Saudi clubs would be “very welcome” to join him in the league.

Persons: CNN — Cristiano Ronaldo, Nassr, Michael, Ronaldo’s, Nawaf Boushal, Ronaldo, Ettifaq, Yasser Bakhsh, Al Nassr, Karim Benzema, N’Golo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mané, Marcelo Brozović Organizations: CNN, Arab, Saudi, Al, United Arab, Saudi Pro League, Manchester United Locations: Hilal, Al, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Iraq, Portuguese

☆ 2023 Women's World Cup semifinals: Everything you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

With just two games standing between them and World Cup glory, let’s have a look at everything you need to know about the four semifinalists. SpainLa Roja’s run to its first ever Women’s World Cup semifinal hasn’t been a straightforward one and the road has been filled with highs and lows. SwedenSweden has shown remarkable determination to reach its second straight Women’s World Cup semifinal – and its fifth overall. Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Getty ImagesSo who is the favorite to win the Women’s World Cup? The lack of previous Women’s World Cup winning experience has made the semifinals and final even more exciting if that’s even possible.

Persons: Jorge Vilda, Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas –, Phil Walter, –, Salma Paralluelo, Zećira Mušović, Amanda Ilestedt, Mušović, Sweden's, Catherine Ivill, Australia It’s, Sam Kerr, Kerr, Anthony Albanese, “ I’ve, it’s, ” Albanese, ”, Tertius Pickard, Sarina, Lauren James, Colombia –, James, Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie, Mary Earps, Millie Bright, Kiera Walsh, Georgia Stanway, Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly, Bethany England, Lauren, Charlotte Wilson, what’s Organizations: CNN, Zambia, Roja, Putellas, Sky Sports, FIFA, Japan, Italy, Republic of Ireland, Canada, France, ABC, Australia, England England, Colombia, Chelsea, Brisbane Locations: Spain, Sweden, Australia, England, Spanish, Costa Rica, Zambia, Japan, Switzerland, Netherlands, Sweden Sweden, South Africa, Japanese, Swedish, Serbian, Republic of, Nigeria, Denmark, 7Plus, New Zealand, China, Nigeria’s, Georgia, Gracenote

☆ Australia progresses to Women's World Cup semifinals after penalty shootout win over France
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorersCNN —Australia reached the Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time, sending a sell-out crowd in Brisbane into ecstasy, with an incredible penalty shootout victory over France. Cortnee Vine, the 20th penalty taker in the shootout, sealed victory, securing a 7-6 win on penalties and a tie against either England or Colombia. Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson told reporters that he is “so freaking proud” of his team and thanked supporters. Having missed a chance herself to seal Australia’s progress during the shootout, the Australia goalkeeper bounced back to save Kenza Dali’s spot-kick. And we’re loving It …”For all of Australia and France’s endeavor, defenses held firm and the match went to extra-time.

Persons: Tony Gustavsson, “, ”, Tertius Pickard, Les Bleues, Vicki Bècho’s, –, Mackenzie, Kenza, Arnold, Hervé Renard, Maelle Lakrar, Eugénie Le Sommer, France’s, Pauline Peyraud, Magnin, Mary Fowler, Élisa de Almeida, Sam Kerr, France's, Kerr, Hayley Raso, it’s, Wendie Renard, Alanna Kennedy, Vine, Renard, Solene Durand Organizations: CNN — Australia, France, Denmark, Australia Locations: Brisbane, England, Colombia, France, Australia, Peyraud

☆ Women’s World Cup: Sweden to play Spain in semifinals after impressive victory over Japan
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Sweden will face Spain in the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup after beating Japan 2-1 in a thrilling encounter on Friday. Despite sustained pressure throughout 10 minutes of stoppage time, Japan was unable to find a second goal as Sweden held on to reach a fifth Women’s World Cup semifinal. Winners in 2011, the team’s performances in Australia and New Zealand had given fans hope of claiming a second World Cup title. Japan was halted in its quest to win a second Women's World Cup. But rather than spark Japan into action, the team seemed to retreat further into its shell against a Sweden team that was now brimming with confidence.

Persons: Amanda Ilestedt, Filippa, Riko Ueki, Honoka, Abbie Parr, Ilestedt, Japan’s, Phil Walter, Japan –, Kosovare Asllani, Ayaka Yamashita, Esther Staubli, Angeldal, Aoba Fujino, Zećira Mušović, Madelen Janogy, Riko, Ueki, Honoka Hayashi pounced Organizations: CNN, Japan Locations: Sweden, Spain, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States, Fuka Nagano

Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorersCNN —Four months before the 2011 Women’s World Cup final, Japan was devastated by the largest earthquake ever recorded in the country’s history. Japan players celebrate at the end of the team's dominant group stage victory over Spain at the Women's World Cup. We have a lot of responsibilities, and I want to focus on the results.”Japan celebrates after defeating the US in the 2011 Women's World Cup final. Kevin C. Cox/FIFA/Getty ImagesFollowing the 2011 World Cup triumph, Japanese women’s soccer had mixed success in building on that achievement. “In 2011, the whole nation was so excited about winning the World Cup, so there is a sense of, ‘Why aren’t we popular?’” Takata said ahead of the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

Persons: Aya Miyama, “, John Cowpland, England’s Lauren James, Michelle Alozie, Moeka Minami, ’, David Rowland, Yui Hasegawa, ”, Kevin C, Cox, Japan’s, Haruna Takata, ” Takata, –, Jose Breton, Hinata Miyazawa –, Mina Tanaka, Jun Endō, Risa Shimizu, Japan’s relentlessness, Hege Riise, ” “ I’ve, ” Riise, taka …, Futoshi Ikeda –, ” Hasegawa Organizations: CNN, FIFA, Japan, American, READ, Japan Football Association, ” WE, Nadeshiko Japan, Zambia, Costa Rica –, Norway, Sweden Locations: Japan, Fukishima, Germany, Spain, Norway, Zambia, ” Japan, Colombia, Costa Rica

☆ Women's World Cup Scores and News
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Rory Smith | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

Her Colombia teammates followed in her wake, eating up the ground in the rush to close the distance, to catch her to celebrate the goal that would soon take the country past Jamaica and into the first Women’s World Cup quarterfinal in Colombia’s history. Caicedo’s emergence at this World Cup has not exactly been a surprise. She has long been earmarked as the next big thing: for Colombia, for South America, and increasingly for women’s soccer as a whole. She played in the under-17 World Cup — Colombia finished second — and the under-20 World Cup, reaching the quarterfinals, almost contiguously. This tournament is, in effect, her third World Cup in a year.

Persons: Catalina Usme, Linda Caicedo, Usme, Ana María, Caicedo, —, Hamish Blair, Megan Rapinoe, Christine Sinclair, Alex Morgan, Marta, bookmarked, Italian Giulia Dragoni, Hinata Miyazawa, Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma, Trinity Rodman, Melchie Dumornay, England’s, — Lauren James, Mary Fowler, Sam Kerr, ” Organizations: Copa Libertadores, Copa América, Colombia, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Real Madrid, world’s, —, Germany, Associated, United, South, England Locations: Colombia, Jamaica, South America, América de Cali, Barcelona, Europe, Real, Madrid, Spain, United States, Nigeria, Germany, Morocco, Australia, New Zealand, Italian, South Korea, Sydney

☆ Three African teams have reached the Women’s World Cup knockout stages for the first time ever. Here’s what you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-04 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Yet the tournament’s lowest FIFA world-ranked team (77th) bowed out in style, claiming their first ever Women’s World Cup win with a 3-1 victory over Costa Rica. South AfricaNo team left it as late to qualify from the group stage as South Africa. But Thembi Kgatlana had other ideas, tapping home Hildah Magaia’s pull back to secure South Africa’s first ever Women’s World Cup win and a place in the knockout stages with the flick of a boot. A solid start for a side who arrived at the tournament having conceded more goals at the World Cup than any other team. More history was made as Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab at a senior-level Women’s World Cup, and the defender came close to doubling the lead with a well-struck volley.

Persons: –, Banyana Banyana, Thembi Kgatlana, Kgatlana, Lars Baron, I’ve, ” Kgatlana, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Uchenna Kanu, Osinachi Ohale, Australia’s Alanna Kennedy, Lauren James, Christy Ucheibe, Ucheibe, Isabel Infantes, Striker Ibtissam, Benzina, Anissa, Badri, Paul Kane Organizations: CNN, Qatar, debutants, FIFA, Argentina, South, Getty, Racing Louisville, E, US, Sydney Football Stadium, Super Falcons, Olympic, Canada, Brisbane, Group, England, Denmark, European, Chelsea, Benfica, Germany, South Korea, Atlas Lions, France, Hindmarsh Locations: Nigeria, South Africa, debutants Morocco, Australia, New Zealand, Zambia, Japan, Spain, Costa Rica, Africa, Italy, Sweden, Netherlands, Portugal, Vietnam, Republic, Ireland, Canada, Denmark, England, Morocco, Colombia, Korea, Brisbane, Perth, France, Qatar

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