Olympics
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH (Day 9): Roger Espinoza dazzles on both ends of the field for Honduras in 2012 Olympics
As Roger Espinoza started to walk off the field in the 90th minute at the St. James’ Park, the crowd rose up in unison and cheered for the Honduran. Even the Brazilians and coach Mano Menezes applauded the midfielder’s epic effort in the game of his life.
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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH (DAY 4A): A Messi win in the 2008 Olympic semifinals
In his short, yet productive professional career with Barcelona, forward Lionel Messi has made his reputation as the scorer of beautiful goals. But Saturday night, Messi’s most important and dramatic contribution was a pretty pass for the Argentine Olympic team.
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NATIONAL STORY NO. 2: USWNT enters the bronze age as their quest for Olympic gold falls short
For many women’s national teams, winning a Olympic bronze medal would be considered an achievement.
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THIS LOSS HAD A SILVER LINING: USWNT loses an extratime thriller to Norway in 2000 Olympic final
It wasn’t supposed to end this way.
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MINING SOME GOLD AGAIN: Brazilian men capture 2nd successive Olympic title
It took the Brazilian men 64 years to secure its first Olympic soccer gold medal.
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GOLDEN GIRLS: Canadian women capture Olympic gold, defeating Sweden in a shootout
Canada ascended to the top of women’s soccer, capturing its first Olympic gold medal Friday.
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THE LAST HURRAH?: Rapinoe, Lloyd each bag a brace as USWNT downs Australia to win bronze
Two iconic U.S. women’s national team players who struggled finishing in the opening five games, finished the Tokyo Olympics and most likely the comeptitive parts of their storied careers in style Thursday.
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HOPING TO ENTER THE BRONZE AGE: USWNT takes on Australia, again, in third-place match
The U.S. women’s national team will take on Australia in the bronze medal match of the Tokyo Olympics in Kashima, Japan Thursday at 4 a.m. ET.
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WANTING A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY: Canada women look to defeat USWNT in Olympic semis
The Canadian women’s national team wants to change history.
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FOLLOW THE GOLDEN-BRICK ROAD: The history of the men’s Olympic soccer tournament
Presenting the history of the men’s Olympic soccer tournament.
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USWNT NOTEBOOK: Lloyd ready to add to her Olympic appearances
Here are some interesting notes and information about the U.S. women’s national team prior to their final group stage game Tuesday morning.
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AUSTRALIA NOTEBOOK: Some interesting facts about USWNT’s foe
Here are some interesting notes and information about the Australian women’s national team prior to their final group stage game Tuesday morning.
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