Women’s World Cup: Can anyone dethrone the US football team?
The long-dominant USA faces a tough challenge from other rising teams amid injuries, inexperience and an evolving sport.
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Australia vs Ireland: Women’s World Cup preview
Sam Kerr's Australia will hope to make the most of their recent form and home advantage in their opener against Ireland.
US athletes allege hazing abuse at Northwestern University
Student-athletes say hazing at the prominent Illinois university included 'physical, sexual and emotional abuse'.
New Zealand vs Norway preview: Women’s World Cup 2023 opener
New Zealand seek their first-ever win in the tournament when they face 1995 champions Norway in the opening match.
‘The ACL club’: The injury crisis plaguing women’s football
On the eve of the FIFA Women's World Cup, players and experts call for action to tackle pervasive ACL injuries.
Edwin van der Sar leaves intensive care following brain bleed
Former Dutch, Man United and Ajax goalkeeper says he hopes to go home 'next week.'
‘So proud’: Heba Saadieh, the first Palestinian World Cup referee
Saadieh tells Al Jazeera about the ups and downs she's faced on her way to officiating in the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Americas business owners stare down punishing World Cup timings
Many matches during the women's tournament in Australia and New Zealand will fall during overnight hours in Americas.
Women’s World Cup 2023: Fixtures and full match schedule
The Women's World Cup will take place from July 20 to August 20 - here are the fixtures, kickoff times and venues.
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Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi, sign Sergio Busquets
Messi and his ex-Barcelona teammate Busquets sign deals that will keep them at the MLS club until 2025.
Spain football captain apologises after haka mocking video
The players were accused of being disrespectful to Maori culture in the video, which has since been deleted.
Alcaraz ends Djokovic’s Wimbledon reign in final thriller
Number one-ranked Alcaraz stopped number-two Djokovic from collecting what would have been a record-tying eighth title.
Lionel Messi signs contract with Inter Miami through 2025
Inter Miami will introduce the Argentina superstar on Sunday night at its stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
Unseeded Vondrousova makes history, beats Jabeur to win Wimbledon
Tunisia's Jabeur, the 2022 runner-up, was bidding to become the first Arab player to win a Grand Slam title.
Ons Jabeur: Tunisia’s ‘Minister of Happiness’ brings hope and joy
Fans say Jabeur's journey to the top, her warmth towards opponents and gleaming smile set her apart from the rest.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz to face off in Wimbledon final
Serbian superstar and Spanish phenomenon beat opponents to deliver final highly anticipated by tennis fans worldwide.
Ex-Man City player Benjamin Mendy acquitted of UK sex offences
French defender, 28, breaks down in tears after he is found not guilty of one count of rape and one of attempted rape.
Ons Jabeur beats Aryna Sabaleneka to seal Wimbledon final spot
Sixth-seeded Tunisian defeats Belarusian for a place in her second consecutive Wimbledon final.
‘Don’t feel like I belong’ : A Zimbabwean athlete in South Africa
Life in South Africa has been like a marathon with ups and downs for a Zimbabwean athlete in search of opportunities.