Tag: world cup
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Mark Kiszla: Can U.S. striker Haji Wright become the Ted Lasso story of the 2026 World Cup on American soil?
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COMMERCE CITY – When Captain America went down with an ugly thud on the soccer pitch, his countrymen desperately needed a new hero to step up. Can Haji Wright become the feel-good Ted Lasso story that the U.S. men’s team has been itching to tell? With U.S. superstar Christian Pulisic nursing yet another injury, Wright…
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks midfielder Jose Torres is former U.S. Men’s National Team member
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jose Torres still remembers June 18, 2010, as if it was yesterday. A member of the United States’ Men’s World Cup Team at the age of 22, Torres got the call from coach Bob Bradley to start the club’s first match against Slovenia. The tournament…
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The top 10 things to look for in sports from Colorado Springs this upcoming week, starting Sunday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save No. 10 NBA free agency starts Sunday No. 9 NASCAR’s top teams are at Chicago Sunday and Daytona on Saturday No. 8 The Colorado Rapids host the New England Revolution in their traditional Fourth of…
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The top 10 things to look for in sports from Colorado Springs, this coming week starting Sunday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save No. 10 NASCAR’s top teams are in action Sunday at Sonoma No. 9 The U.S. men face Panama in Gold Cup soccer Wednesday No. 8 NBA awards are given out Monday with the Nuggets Michael…
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The top 10 things to look for in sports from Colorado Springs this upcoming week, starting Sunday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save No. 10 The Colorado Rapids host New Mexico United, the team that knocked the Switchbacks out, in the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday No. 9 The Springer golf tournament concludes at Valley Hi on Sunday No. 8 The Colorado Springs Switchbacks visit Rio Grande Valley…
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The top 10 things to look for in sports from Colorado Springs this upcoming week, starting Sunday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save No. 10 Two Air Force track stars compete in the NCAA Finals in Austin, Texas, that start Wednesday No. 9 NASCAR’s top teams are at Pocono Raceway on Sunday No. 8 The Colorado Rapids host…
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France wins 2nd World Cup title, beats Croatia
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MOSCOW — Kylian Mbappe and France put on a thrilling show in winning the World Cup title. All Russian President Vladimir Putin might remember is the Pussy Riot protest. The 19-year-old Mbappe became only the second teenager after Pele to score in a World Cup…
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France blanks Belgium, advances to World Cup final
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — France is back in the World Cup final for the first time since Zinedine Zidane’s headbutt in 2006. Twelve years after one of soccer’s most infamous moments, Samuel Umtiti used his head to score from a corner kick in the 51st…
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Croatia ends Russia’s run, advances to World Cup semifinals
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SOCHI, Russia — Croatia ended Russia’s surprising World Cup run with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Ivan Rakitic scored the deciding penalty after a 2-2 draw. The overachieving hosts, the lowest ranked nation in the tournament, were trying to make…
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England reaches World Cup semifinals, beats Sweden
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SAMARA, Russia — England achieved something David Beckham’s generation never managed: It reached the semifinals of the World Cup. Harry Maguire and Dele Alli scored with headers in a 2-0 win over Sweden on Saturday, earning England’s youthful team a match against either Croatia or…