Americans reach World Cup final, earn another chance of glory
MONTREAL (Reuters) – The veteran U.S. women’s soccer side earned another chance at World Cup glory on Tuesday, reaching the final for the second time in a row by beating top-ranked Germany 2-0 with the aid of some poor refereeing.
Quintana takes the high road en route to Tour
PARIS (Reuters) – Nairo Quintana has flown under the radar in the build-up to the Tour de France and although his team manager has cautioned against his inexperience, the Movistar rider could become the first Colombian to win the Grande Boucle.
Upstart England try to end Japan’s title defense
EDMONTON (Reuters) – Defending champions Japan are one win away from a return trip to the Women’s World Cup final, and standing in their way is an upbeat England team that beat hosts Canada to reach Wednesday’s semi-final.
Chilean euphoria tempered by past Copa setbacks
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile’s euphoria at reaching the final of the Copa America was tempered on Tuesday by the reminder that every time they have been in this position before they have finished as runners-up.
Germany, U.S. set for ‘very heated’ World Cup semi-final
(Reuters) – The German juggernaut will run into the United States wall when the top-ranked nations clash on Tuesday at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium with a spot in the Women’s World Cup final on the line.
Rare pre-Civil War baseball card heads to auction
DALLAS (Reuters) – A pre-Civil War baseball card that survived as an heirloom within the family of a player for more than 150 years is being offered at auction, with online bidding starting on Tuesday, a Dallas-based auction house said.
Hamilton hoping for a pot of gold at Silverstone
LONDON (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton likes gold and the double Formula One world champion intends to get his hands on a pot of it at Silverstone on Sunday.
Federer and Kvitova feast on Wimbledon starters
LONDON (Reuters) – When Roger Federer’s game flows at Wimbledon and his opponent knows his place you half expect him to slide into a deckchair at changeovers, pour cream on to some strawberries and tuck in.
Sweden lift Euro U21 crown with shootout win over Portugal
PRAGUE (Reuters) – Sweden goalkeeper Patrik Carlgren saved two penalties as they beat Portugal 4-3 in a shootout following a 0-0 draw in the Euro Under-21 Championship final on Tuesday.
Exclusive: Blatter decides not to attend women’s World Cup final in Canada
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sepp Blatter, president of the world soccer governing body FIFA that is embroiled in corruption investigations, will not travel to Canada for Sunday’s final of the women’s World Cup for personal reasons, his U.S.-based lawyer said …
