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Simone Biles wins her first competitive gymnastics event since 2021, qualifies for US national championships

CNN  —  In her first competitive event since 2021, legendary gymnast Simone Biles made a triumphant return, claiming first place…

Spain thrashes Switzerland at Women’s World Cup despite bizarre own goal

Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorers CNN  —  Spain overcame a bizarre long-range own…

‘U-S-A!’: On the road with thousands of American soccer fans at the World Cup

Auckland, New Zealand CNN  —  In the shadow of Auckland’s Eden Park stadium, a neighborhood watering hole has become a…

Inspired by Serena Williams, US soccer star Naomi Girma wants to spur on the next generation

CNN  —  While the US team has endured an underwhelming group stage at the Women’s World Cup, one positive for…

Sweden to play US in last 16 after beating Argentina as South Africa makes history

CNN  —  A meeting between Sweden and the US in the first knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup was…

Jamaica heads to Women’s World Cup knockout stage for first time, as Brazil crashes out of tournament

CNN  —  Jamaica became the first Caribbean nation to reach the knockout phase of the Women’s World Cup, sending Brazil…

Why is the US team struggling at the Women’s World Cup?

CNN  —  After the thrill of winning successive Women’s World Cup titles, the 2023 tournament – so far – has…

Like father, like daughter, for son: Haiti’s trailblazing new generation honors its soccer roots

Auckland, New Zealand CNN  —  Haiti may only have a slim chance of advancing to the knockout stages, but the…

Colombia stages stunning upset against Germany in Women’s World Cup

Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorers. CNN  —  Colombia produced one of the most…

Nouhaila Benzina becomes first player to wear hijab at Women’s World Cup as Morocco secures first win

Women’s World Cup 2023: Live scores, fixtures, results, tables and top scorers CNN  —  Morocco earned a surprise victory over…