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We meet female soccer players in Ukraine who are training during wartime

5:18am August 10, 2023

by Jenna McLaughlin

Many of the players on one Ukrainian professional women's soccer team have experienced hardships of war, but they're still watching the Women's World Cup and cheering on their favorite players.

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Yet another company has joined the sports betting frenzy. This time it's ESPN

5:18am August 10, 2023

NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Michael McCarthy, senior writer with Front Office Sports, about ESPN partnering with PENN Entertainment, a casino company, to create ESPN Bet.

Jill Roord of Netherlands knocks in a header to score on South Africa in the round of 16. The Dutch now face Spain.

Meet the last 8 teams in the running for the Women's World Cup

5:54pm August 09, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

The quarterfinalists include Japan, Colombia and Australia, and five European squads. Here are the stars to watch and the key storylines to follow in the quarterfinal matches that begin Thursday.

Disney is now fully in the sports betting business with ESPN deal

5:41pm August 09, 2023

by David Folkenflik

Disney has announced a major deal for ESPN, getting in the sports betting business squarely. This deal is part of a wave of moves that Disney has made as it struggles to find its space in streaming.

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Soccer champion Brandi Chastain assesses the U.S. team and what's ahead for them

5:23am August 09, 2023

NPR's A Martinez asks 1999 World Cup champion Brandi Chastain why the U.S. Women's National Team underperformed this year, and what's next for women's soccer in America.

Parity and pain: World Cup favorites are out, a sign the global game is on the rise

4:40pm August 07, 2023

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Pardeep Cattry, soccer writer for CBS Sports, about the U.S. Women's National Team's World Cup performance and key matchups in the next world cup round.

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England forward Lauren James steps on Nigeria defender Michelle Alozie during their match in Brisbane, Australia, earning a red card.

England beats Nigeria despite a red card, and Australia advances as Sam Kerr returns

3:24pm August 07, 2023

by Laurel Wamsley

The quarterfinal bracket is nearly set at the Women's World Cup. England beat Nigeria on penalty kicks after a red card for Lauren James, and two great Australia goals sent Denmark packing.

Lucas Glover poses with the trophy after winning the Wyndham Championship

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Glover wins Wyndham Championship. Thomas season ends by inches.

12:16pm August 07, 2023

by Associated Press

Lucas Glover looked to the sky and held back tears after winning the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, sending him to the PGA Tour postseason with more opportunities ahead of him.

U.S. players react following their loss to Sweden in a penalty shootout during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.

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The future is uncertain for the U.S. after crashing out of the Women's World Cup

8:10am August 07, 2023

by The Associated Press

The once-dominant Americans crashed out of the World Cup on penalties after a scoreless draw with Sweden in the Round of 16. It was the earliest exit ever for the four-time tournament champions.

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Jamaica's Reggae Girlz are the underdog heroes at the Women's World Cup

5:22am August 07, 2023

The Jamaican women's soccer team has advanced to the round of 16 after a long fight to keep the team going. NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Charles Edwards, a former coach of the team.