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Spain's women's soccer coach is fired as fallout grows from unwanted World Cup kiss

Tuesday, September 05, 2023

Spain's soccer federation named Montse Tomé as head coach of the women's national team, the first woman in the role. She was assistant coach to Jorge Vilda, who was dismissed on Tuesday.

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Women's gymnastics is changing in more ways than one

Saturday, September 02, 2023

What had once been a sport associated largely with white girls is increasingly dominated by women of color. And more elite gymnasts are competing in the NCAA while they go for the gold.

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In Spain, there's a reckoning over sexism and women's sports

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Spain's World Cup victory was supposed to be a moment of triumph, but it was overshadowed when the head of the country's soccer federation planted an unwanted kiss on one of the team's star players.

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Women's World Cup champs say they won't play for Spain until soccer chief is removed

Friday, August 25, 2023

Spain's government and FIFA have begun disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales for his non-consensual kiss of player Jenni Hermoso at the tournament final. Rubiales is refusing to resign.

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FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spain's soccer chief after World Cup kiss

Thursday, August 24, 2023

A union speaking for Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed, called for "intervention in the face of sexual harassment or abuse." Spain's soccer federation scheduled an emergency meeting on Friday.

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Trump is likely to finally get a real mug shot. Does it matter?

Thursday, August 24, 2023

The Fulton County sheriff says he'll treat the former president according to the jail's normal practices. That includes taking a booking photo, which could become a famous — or infamous — image.

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Anger in Spain after soccer chief kisses a player at Women's World Cup ceremony

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

A furor erupted after Luis Rubiales kissed player Jennifer Hermoso at a ceremony. "It was an unacceptable gesture and Mr. Rubiales' apologies are not enough," the acting prime minister said.

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Spain's Olga Carmona learned her father had died after she won the Women's World Cup

Monday, August 21, 2023

"Yesterday was the best and the worst day of my life," wrote Carmona, who scored the only goal in Spain's historic win over England.

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Heat dome over Central U.S. could bring hottest temps yet to parts of the Midwest

Friday, August 18, 2023

This summer has already been awfully hot in the southern Plains and the Gulf Coast. Now, a large portion of the U.S. will face a prolonged period of dangerous heat.

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Scorched by Maui wildfire, historic Lahaina banyan tree appears still standing

Friday, August 11, 2023

The magnificent tree is the size of a city block, the product of doting efforts by the Lahaina's residents. Aerial footage shows the tree charred but still standing amid a downtown devastated by fire.

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

Wednesday, August 09, 2023

Quarterfinalists include Japan, Colombia, Australia and five Europe squads. Here are the stars to watch, which won't include England's Lauren James, and storylines to follow as matches begin Thursday.

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Uvalde shooter's cousin arrested in San Antonio for threatening to shoot a school

Tuesday, August 08, 2023

Nathan James Cruz, 17, was arrested on charges of making a terroristic threat and making a terroristic threat against his family. His mother reported his statements to police.

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

Monday, August 07, 2023

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.

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The USWNT will play Sweden for the first time in a knockout round at the World Cup

Saturday, August 05, 2023

The U.S. team squares off against longtime rival Sweden Sunday at the Women's World Cup. The Americans, who have dominated past tournaments, have struggled in this one.

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Simone Biles returns to competition this weekend for the first time since Tokyo

Friday, August 04, 2023

Biles' return is great news for USA Gymnastics, which just announced a new sponsorship deal with Nike. Also returning is Suni Lee, who took home the Olympic all-around gold after Biles dropped out.

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Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch in the Women's World Cup round of 16

Friday, August 04, 2023

The Women's World Cup says goodbye to Germany and Brazil and welcome to Morocco and Jamaica. Here are the teams and games to watch as the tournament's knockout stage begins.

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With Brazil's exit, Marta delivers an emotional farewell to the World Cup

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

"For them, it's just the beginning. For me, it's the end of the line now," said Marta after her team's tie with Jamaica. She holds the record for most World Cup goals scored by a man or woman.

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Top American cyclist Magnus White, 17, dies after being hit by a car

Monday, July 31, 2023

White was preparing to compete in next week's Cyclocross World Championships in Scotland when a driver struck him while he was cycling on the shoulder of a highway in Boulder, Colo.

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The U.S. begins its quest for a World Cup three-peat by taking on Vietnam

Friday, July 21, 2023

The USWNT is hoping its mix of veterans and rookies will become the first team to win three straight World Cups. They'll start by taking on a nation playing in its very first.

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As the Women's World Cup kicks off, the U.S. hopes to win its third in a row

Thursday, July 20, 2023

The Women's World Cup kicks off today, and the U.S. team hopes to become the first team ever to win three tournaments in a row.

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