Salma Paralluelo might not have chosen soccer. It was not her only option, certainly. A 19-year-old Spain striker, Paralluelo was a bright prospect in track and field, too, such a gifted runner that she might even have represented her country at the Tokyo Olympics two years ago. Her chosen discipline
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World Cup: Spain Beats Sweden to Reach First Final
The clock started ticking as soon as Rebecka Blomqvist’s shot, crafted with considerable calm and poise given the circumstances, swept into the net. Sweden did not know it, not at that point, but it had 95 seconds to enjoy that sensation, of a game being saved, of a World Cup
Sweden Beats Japan to Reach Women’s World Cup Semifinals
A Women’s World Cup of change, of unexpected early departures and tantalizing arrivals, has completed its upending of certainty and tradition. No former champion remains in the tournament with two rounds to play. Gone prematurely are the United States, with its four world championships, and Germany, with two. Ousted is
World Cup: Netherlands Beats South Africa to Reach Quarterfinals
Thembi Kgatlana had time to pull off one more trick, to take one more shot, to send one more jolt of electricity through the crowd. She had been running, by that stage, for roughly 100 minutes, mounting what appeared at times to be a fearsome, one-woman campaign to keep South
England beats Nigeria despite a red card, and Australia advances as Sam Kerr returns
England forward Lauren James steps on Nigeria defender Michelle Alozie during their match in Brisbane, Australia, earning a red card. Patrick Hamilton/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Patrick Hamilton/AFP via Getty Images England forward Lauren James steps on Nigeria defender Michelle Alozie during their match in Brisbane, Australia,
'Barbie' beats 'Oppenheimer' at the box office with a record $155 million debut
Ryan Gosling, left, and Margot Robbie pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film Barbie on this month London. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP hide caption toggle caption Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP Ryan Gosling, left, and Margot Robbie pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film Barbie
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon, his second major trophy
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning a point against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in the final of the men’s singles on day fourteen of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London on Sunday. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP hide caption toggle caption Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning a point against Serbia’s Novak
US beats Canada in penalties to advance to Gold Cup semifinal
Matt Turner told his American teammates not to worry when their match against Canada went to penalty kicks. “He had the last word before we went out to the field,” U.S. interim coach B.J. Callaghan said. “It’s just encouraging the guys to stay calm, stay committed to what they’ve practiced.”
LSU beats Florida 18-4 to win College World Series despite losing previous game by 20 runs
The LSU Tigers won the College World Series championship after an 18-4 victory over the Florida Gators in Game 3 of the finals Monday night, claiming its first national title since 2009. The victory came after Florida forced a third game with a record-setting 24-4 victory in Game 2. LSU
US beats Canada to win second straight CONCACAF Nations League title
Having scored his first goal for the United States and won his first medal, Folarin Balogun looked to a future that includes a 2026 World Cup co-hosted by America. “I’ve only here a short amount of time, but already I feel a part of it and I feel a part