Time for France to step up their game as U.S. clash looms
France are admittedly far from their best at the women’s World Cup, and with a likely quarter-final clash against world champions the United States looming, Les Bleues need to improve if they are to win their maiden title on home soil.
Cameroon face inquiry and possible action after England defeat
Cameroon face an inquiry and possible disciplinary action from soccer authorities after a 3-0 loss to England in the last 16 of the women’s World Cup on Sunday when they reacted furiously to two VAR decisions, initially refusing to restart the game.
Bottas can still challenge Hamilton, says Wolff
Valtteri Bottas can still challenge runaway leader Lewis Hamilton for the Formula One title but he needs to adapt his driving style to do it, according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.
Early Australia exit heaps pressure on embattled FFA
A calamitous penalty shootout loss to Norway was a fitting end to a chaotic women’s World Cup campaign for an Australia team haunted by the shock sacking of former coach Alen Stajcic.
Dominant Hamilton is setting a record pace
Lewis Hamilton could overtake Michael Schumacher’s record haul of 91 wins by the end of the season, however surreal that may sound.
China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola sign Olympic deal to 2032
China Mengniu Dairy and Coca-Cola have signed a multi-year global Olympic deal as joint beverages and dairy sponsors starting from 2021 until 2032, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Monday.
MLB roundup: Pinch-hit HR lifts Braves over Nats in 10
Johan Camargo hit a two-run, pinch-hit homer in the top of the 10th inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 win over the host Washington Nationals on Sunday.
New top dog Barty plays down Goolagong Cawley comparisons
Ashleigh Barty is honored to become Australia’s first women’s world number one since Evonne Goolagong Cawley but feels she has a lot more to do to be worthy of comparison with the indigenous great.
Mets’ Callaway, Vargas confront reporter after loss
New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway cursed and pitcher Jason Vargas had to be restrained from a confrontation with a reporter during a postgame incident in the team’s clubhouse Sunday.
Mexico edge Martinique to top Gold Cup group
Seven-times Gold Cup champions Mexico avoided a scare to secure top spot in Group A with a 3-2 win over Martinique in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday.
