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Former Netherlands goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed, runner-up in 2 World Cup finals, has died at 82
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Jan Jongbloed, the Netherlands goalkeeper who was a runner-up in two World Cup finals as part of the famous "Clockwork Orange" teams in the 1970s, has died. He was 82. The Netherlands Football Association announced the death on Thursday. ...
Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants star Joc Pederson is scared to fly. Outfielder Seth Brown of the Oakland Athletics, too. They are hardly the only ones. Longtime manager Dusty Baker would bet that anxiety in the air has shortened more than a few careers. He recalls...
Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants star Joc Pederson is scared to fly. Outfielder Seth Brown of the Oakland Athletics, too. They are hardly the only ones. Longtime manager Dusty Baker would bet that anxiety in the air has shortened more than a few careers. He recalls...
England beats Colombia 2-1 to advance to Women's World Cup semifinal against Australia
SYDNEY (AP) — The tests keep coming for England at the Women’s World Cup and the Lionesses keep roaring. Alessia Russo fired England into the semifinals with a second-half goal to beat Colombia 2-1 on Saturday in a game that showcased the resolve of Sarina Wiegman's team and set...
Once again the Netherlands ponder what might have been at a Women's World Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Netherland's peripatetic campaign at the Women's World Cup ended Friday with a 2-1 quarterfinal loss to Spain and the sting of bitterness and regret. A 62nd-minute penalty awarded to the Netherlands after a push by Irene Paredes on Lineth...
Paralluelo's extra-time goal gives Spain a win over the Dutch and a Women's World Cup semifinal spot
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Salma Paralluelo scored deep in extra time to give Spain a 2-1 win over Netherlands on Friday and a place in the Women's World Cup semifinals for the first time. The 19-year-old Paralluelo struck in the 111th minute of a tight knockout match between...
Beerensteyn says bye to USA as Netherlands prepare for Spain in Women's World Cup quarterfinals
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Netherlands forward Lineth Beerensteyn is happy to admit her first reaction on learning the United States had been knocked out of the Women’s World Cup was “bye!” It was raw and spontaneous relief, coupled with a little schadenfreude. The joy...
Japan tries to stake its claim as favorite at Women's World Cup when quarterfinals begin
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Japan has hardly been tested in this Women's World Cup and rolled with a perfect 4-0 record into the quarterfinals, where a win over Sweden would show the Nadeshiko are very much a true contender. But Friday's opening day of the quarterfinals also...
From upsets to record attendance, these are the trends that have emerged at the Women's World Cup
SYDNEY (AP) — The traditional elite have been cut down to size at the Women's World Cup. That has been the standout theme as a tournament that has already set records for attendance and goals scored enters the quarterfinals stage, and it has made for high drama. ...
Round of 8: Women's World Cup is wide open after so many heavyweights eliminated
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — The United States' hold on the Women's World Cup is over, and two-time champion Germany also exited the tournament. Olympic gold medalist Canada was bounced, and Marta and her Brazil team were knocked out before she had a chance to become the first player to score in...
