Women’s World Cup Daily: Matildas send Canada out; Japan cruise

Jul 31, 2023, 08:20 AM ET The 2023 Women’s World Cup is in full swing, and these daily files will give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what-to-watch-for information and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Australia and … Read more

Zambia, lowest ranked at WWC, beat Costa Rica

ByReuters Debutants Zambia claimed their first ever victory at the Women’s World Cup with a 3-1 win over Costa Rica at Waikato Stadium on Monday, although both teams were already out of contention for the knockout stage. Zambia, whose first two games ended in 5-0 hammerings, finished third in Group C, with Japan top after … Read more

USWNT knows how to ride pressure vs. Portugal in World Cup group decider

play Andonovski: No extra pressure ahead of Portugal decider at World Cup (2:20)Vlatko Andonovski reveals how he deals with the pressure of being manager of the USWNT at the World Cup. (2:20) AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Pressure has been the companion of the United States women’s national team practically from the beginning. It wasn’t enough … Read more

Inside Hale End academy, Arsenal’s foundation for success

LONDON — Arsenal‘s determination to repeat last season’s unexpected push for the Premier League title runs deep in north London. The club’s ambition in the transfer market this summer is clear after completing three major deals already — West Ham midfielder Declan Rice (?105 million), Chelsea forward Kai Havertz (?67.5m) and Ajax defender Jurrien Timber … Read more

Sources: Man United seal $92m deal for Hojlund

play Robson: Man United are paying ‘way too much’ for Rasmus Hojlund (1:21)Stewart Robson believes Manchester United are overpaying for Rasmus Hojlund. (1:21) Manchester United have agreed to a deal to sign Rasmus H?jlund from Atalanta, sources have told ESPN. The Old Trafford club is set to pay ?64 million ($82 million) plus another ?8m … Read more

Chelsea beat Fulham to win PL Summer Series

ByESPN Chelsea beat Fulham 2-0 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on Sunday to clinch the inaugural Premier League Summer Series trophy. Brazilian defender Thiago Silva headed Chelsea in front in the 20th minute on a warm afternoon just outside Washington, D.C., meeting Ben Chilwell‘s inswinging corner at the near post. Four minutes before half-time, … Read more

Sources: Madrid want Mbapp? before LaLiga start

Jul 29, 2023, 03:38 PM ET Real Madrid would like to resolve the Kylian Mbapp? situation in the first two weeks of August before the new LaLiga season starts, sources have told ESPN, but they are still waiting for the player, or his club Paris Saint-Germain, to make the first move. PSG have made it … Read more