All posts tagged "FIFA Women's World Cup"

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  Features

  / 4 months ago

  [ODDS and EVENS] Basketball World Cup: Japan Eager to Craft a New Narrative

  Only three players return from Japan's 2019 Basketball World Cup roster, plus impressions of Golden Boot winner Hinata Miyazawa and hurdler...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Soccer

  / 4 months ago

  Sweden Eliminates Japan in Women's World Cup Quarterfinals

  Facing a 2-0 deficit in the 51st minute, Japan's spirited comeback attempt fell short against Sweden in the Women's World Cup...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 4 months ago

  [ODDS and EVENS] Women's World Cup Reaches Quarterfinals with Plenty of Drama Still to Come

  Nadeshiko Japan excelled in its first four matches at the Women's World Cup. Riding a wave of momentum, can Japan earn...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Soccer

  / 4 months ago

  Nadeshiko Japan Outplays Norway and Advances to the Women's World Cup Quarterfinals

  Second-half goals by Risa Shimizu and Hinata Miyazawa ensured that Nadeshiko Japan would play the Sweden-United States winner in the quarterfinals.

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 4 months ago

  [ODDS and EVENS] Success Stories Enthrall Fans Throughout the World

  Reflections on the success of Japan's men's foil squad at the Fencing World Championships, Hinata Miyazawa's play at the Women's World...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Soccer

  / 4 months ago

  Japan Whips Spain for a Third Consecutive Shutout at the FIFA Women's World Cup

  Manager Futoshi Ikeda's squad outscored its FIFA Women's World Cup opponents 11-0 in three Group C matches in New Zealand to...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Soccer

  / 5 months ago

  Japan Blanks Costa Rica at FIFA Women's World Cup

  With back-to-back FIFA Women's World Cup victories in New Zealand, Japan has secured a spot in the quadrennial tournament's round of...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Soccer

  / 5 months ago

  Japan Routs Zambia in Teams' FIFA Women's World Cup Opener

  Hinata Miyazawa notched goals in the 43rd and 62nd minutes to lead Japan to a convincing FIFA Women's World Cup victory...

  By Ed Odeven
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  Features

  / 6 months ago

  [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Brave Blossoms Begin Preparations for Rugby World Cup

  Brave Blossoms head coach Jamie Joseph said the team's training camp objectives include 'working on our strength and power and getting...

  By Ed Odeven