MOSCOW (AP) — Taking turns sliding across the rain-soaked turf holding the World Cup trophy tight, teenager Kylian Mbappe and the rest of France’s players acted like the youthful bunch they are. Nothing, not a Pussy Riot protest nor a postgame downpour that soaked Russian President Vladimir Putin, was going to stop the party. It […]
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Worley wins; Shiffrin fifth in Vermont giant slalom
She captured a giant slalom Saturday in Vermont — unfamiliar territory on the World Cup circuit — and was a winner for the first time since a knee injury three years ago. “The tough part was to get back the spirit of the races, and to be able to give everything, and to do my […]
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Women’s World Cup: Local fans celebrate experience
It took years to plan, months of waiting and days to drive and fly, but it was worth it as a pair of Lewiston soccer fans saw one of the greatest moments in U.S. women’s soccer history live Sunday night in Vancouver, British Columbia. Christy Gardner and Mariah Carrier — and Moxie, Gardner’s service dog […]
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Women’s World Cup: U.S. dominates Japan to capture crown
And with it came the Americans’ elusive third Women’s World Cup title. Lloyd scored three times as the U.S. burst to a four-goal lead in the first 16 minutes, and the Americans overwhelmed defending champion Japan 5-2 Sunday for their record third championship and first since 1999. A sellout crowd of 53,341 that included U.S. […]
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Lewiston-Auburn gets soccer fever
AUBURN — Before the United States soccer team lost to Belgium on Tuesday, local people were hopeful. Oversized television screens at Gipper’s Sports Grill were ablaze with games. Most eyes were on the World Cup. Lewiston-Auburn had soccer fever. “I’m optimistic,” said Steve Thompson of Auburn, wearing a red, white and blue shirt. “It’s going […]
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World Cup: U.S. ready for Belgium
MOGI DAS CRUZES, Brazil (AP) — Highly physical, probably defensive and anxiety-ridden for sure.Not exactly the kind of happy football that fans have enjoyed so far at the World Cup, but it’s the likely scenario for Tuesday’s second-round match between Belgium and the United States.The stakes certainly are high enough. Belgium has not reached the […]
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Germany beats the United States 1-0 in World Cup
RECIFE, Brazil — Thomas Mueller scored his fourth goal of the World Cup on Friday as Germany defeated the United States 1-0 to win Group G ahead of the Americans, who also advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup despite losing. With two wins and a draw, Germany topped the group with seven […]