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Jonny Wilkinson is still England’s man of the moment heading into Rugby World Cup
On the ball: Fly-half Jonny Wilkinson remains integral to England’s World Cup plan Yet the England fly-half, who returns to training camp at Bagshot on Sunday with Martin Johnson’s squad preparing for what, remarkably, will be his fourth World Cup, is anything but stuck in the past. Wilkinson, now 32 but almost as fresh-faced as [...]
World Cup isn’t just ‘a soccer game’
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With two World Cup titles and three Olympic gold medals, the United States has history on its side in Sunday’s final against Japan. With their lightning quick passing and slick combination play, the Japanese may well have a grip on the future of the game. The physical, sweeping game of the [...]
U.S. ready to move on with World Cup semifinal vs. France
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England rallies for 2-1 win over New Zealand in World Cup
England defender Alex Scott, left, and New Zealand striker Sarah Gregorius vie for the ball during the Group B soccer match at the Women’s World Cup. England won 2-1. England defender Alex Scott, left, and New Zealand striker Sarah Gregorius vie for the ball during the Group B soccer match at the Women’s World Cup. [...]