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None of those games, however, had been in a major tournament. His debut at the highest level of international soccer came Wednesday, in the Olympic Games against longtime U.S. nemesis Sweden, and it became the worst day of his tenure: the worst performance by the coach, the worst execution by the USWNT players, the worst result imaginable. No, that last part isn’t quite right. If you were wise enough not to set your alarm to rouse you out of bed well before dawn, there really is only you thing you must know – and, to be frank, one thing the United States women’s national team must understand – about Sweden’s 3-0 victory in the opening game of the Olympic soccer tournament in Tokyo....

A Kim Little double proved the centrepiece of a 5-0 victory at Meadow Park, as Jonas Eidevall’s side made it three wins from three to keep their perfect start to the new season intact. Vivianne Miedema, Katie McCabe and Leah Williamson also scored, while U.S. national team star Heath’s late appearance will have also thrilled Gunners supporters. MORE: USWNT thrash Paraguay in latest match With Arsenal 4-0 up and cruising to victory, two-time World Cup winner Heath came on for fellow striker Beth Mead in the 86th minute....

Usyk answered any and all questions surrounding his pedigree with a devastating eighth-round knockout of Bellew to retain the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO cruiserweight championships at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. The end came courtesy of a scintillating two-punch combination that was punctuated by a huge straight left hand that sent Bellew crashing to the canvas with his head bouncing off of the bottom rope. Sporting News had it scored 67-66 Bellew at the time of the stoppage....

The U.S. will face Australia for the gold medal on Sunday night. The Americans have won the last two golds with the Opals winning their lone championship in 2006. The U.S. will need to find a way to slow down Liz Cambage, who is leading the tournament in scoring with 27.2 points a game. Australia had to rally from an eight-point deficit to start the fourth quarter to beat host Spain in the semifinals....

The United States is vying for their second Olympic gold medal, and to get there, they’ll face a familiar foe. Japan handed the United States their first loss of the Olympic tournament earlier in the week, and now they’ll meet on Saturday morning to be called the best in the world. The United States handed Korea a tough 7-2 loss, with the bats coming alive late to punch their ticket to the gold-medal game....

Sabrina Vega yesterday also sued Nassar, USA Gymnastics – the governing body for her sport – and the US Olympic Committee (USOC), claiming Nassar molested her hundreds of times starting when she was 12 years old. The 22-year-old alleges some of the abuse took place at the Karolyis’ remote Texas ranch, which USA Gymnastics sanctioned as an elite training center for national and Olympic athletes. At least 265 female athletes – including several Olympic gold medal-winning gymnasts – have said they were abused by Nassar over a two-decade period, in the guise of medical treatment....

This time, it’s a group of underdogs that will attempt to write another chapter into USA Hockey lore. THE OLYMPIAN: Jordan Greenway breaks 98-year U.S. Olympic color barrier It started off terribly for the U.S. men’s hockey team, which choked away a 2-0 lead in the third period and lost 3-2 in overtime to heavy underdog Slovenia Wednesday in their 2018 Olympic opener. Scoring the game-winner for Slovenia was captain Jan Mursak, a former Red Wing and the lone Slovenian with NHL experience....

But that didn’t stopped it from playing like a powerhouse Wednesday night, coolly running out to a 2-0 lead and hanging on for a 2-1 win in their CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal match in Atlanta. Michael Bradley scored the lone U.S. goal in the 48th minute. MORE: International soccer rivalries | U.S. knew it was in for a challenge FINAL: Jamaica stuns the U.S. on its own soil, 2-1, advancing to the Gold Cup final....

Team USA cruised to a 90-75 victory over Japan on Saturday night, capturing its 55th consecutive Olympic win and seventh straight gold medal. The Americans overpowered Japan with an interior attack led by the frontcourt of Brittney Griner (women’s gold-medal game record 30 points on 14-of-18 shooting) and A’ja Wilson (19 points, seven rebounds, five assists, five blocks). The end of this year’s tournament also likely marks the end of a spectacular stretch for Team USA legends Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi....

The U.S. attack, led by Christian Pulisic and Brenden Aaronson, flourished throughout the 90 minutes in a performance that will provide USMNT fans with excitement as the winter tournament slowly draws closer. Goals were provided by Aaronson and Timothy Weah in the first half, with Haji Wright adding a debut international goal from the penalty spot in the second half. Pulisic created two of them, setting up Aaronson for the opener and winning the second-half penalty which he handed off to his former youth team roommate Wright....

The fanatical Manchester United fan, and fastest man on the planet, will captain the ‘Rest of the World’ XI against Robbie Williams’ ‘England’ side on Sunday, June 10. Soccer Aid has previously featured such footballing luminaries as Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane and Peter Schmeichel, along with celebs such as Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson and James McAvoy. “It is my dream to make it as a professional footballer, so to be able to step out onto the pitch at Old Trafford in June, and play against some of football’s biggest legends is going to be remarkable," he told United’s official website....

Bolt, 28, told the Daily Mail (UK) he originally planned to retire after the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro. “That was the initial plan,” Bolt said. “But my sponsor has asked me to go on for another year; to 2017 and London.” Bolt’s main focus for 2015 will be in August at the World Championships in Beijing, where he will look to add to his record eight World Championship gold medals....

Overall Findings USB-C and Lightning (not to be confused with Thunderbolt) are protocols used for connection, communication, and power supply. Although both cable types are primarily for charging devices like smartphones and tablets, you can also use them for digital transfer tasks such as uploading or downloading movies, music, photos, and more. USB-C is considered by many to be the current standard for charging and transferring data. However, every iPhone and iPad since September 2012 has come with a Lightning cable....

Fix for the Problem USB Ports Not Working in Windows 10: Note: Before beginning with the troubleshooting steps, just confirm that it’s the USB ports that are not working, not your USB device. To confirm, try using the device on another machine, if it is detected there then it confirms that the USB port has stopped working. Restart your Computer: Many a times the problem of USB ports not working just gets resolved with a restart of the computer....

You can add color to any 3D-printed lithophane, and all it takes to achieve excellent results is an inkjet printer. Let’s take a look at the steps you need to take. Step 1: Create Your Lithophane It’s never been easier to create a lithophane with your 3D printer. Most slicer tools have built-in lithophane functions, making it a simple matter of providing a photo and some settings to get the results you want....

Proper and prompt treatment of frostbite is essential to preventing complications, including permanent damage. Here’s what you need to do to handle your case properly. Treating Frostnip Frostnip is the mildest form of cold injury to the skin. Signs of frostnip include: Redness or paleness of the skinMild painTingly or numb sensation in body parts exposed to the cold Frostnip doesn’t require a trip to your healthcare provider, but it is an indicator that your skin has already started to become affected and that continued exposure could lead to a more serious form of frostbite....

As per Google, this integrated view will start to roll out on Gmail for all those Gmail users who turn on Chat. The users could view Spaces, Chat, and Meet on the left panel within Gmail. The company announced the news of this new design through its blog post. It said that during the times of pandemic, teens started to move between messaging, group chats, video calls, and email to manage their daily interactions....

How to Use Facebook’s Built-In GIF Tool GIF files are short, repeating images often taken from video clips. They can also be homemade animations or just sparkly moving images. Facebook has its own built-in GIF tool that you can use to search for and easily insert GIFs into both your status updates and comment sections. Find the Create post field at the top of your news feed or on your profile....

OK, so he grew up in New Jersey and coached a half-dozen years in Major League Soccer. Did we mention all those European stamps on his passport? This is how it is for an American coaching this American team, how it has been for most of the three decades soccer has been relevant in this country. Bruce Arena led the U.S. to the 2002 World Cup quarterfinals, Bob Bradley to winning a 2010 World Cup group in spectacular fashion, but the desire to inject an overseas influence led to the wild inconsistency of Jurgen Klinsmann’s too-long tenure....

The midfielder, who is Black, has been an outspoken voice for racial equality since the start of 2020, speaking out several times following the death of George Floyd. McKennie donned an armband that read “Justice for George” while playing for former club Schalke and later said that he saw it as his “responsibility and duty” to speak out. The 22-year-old also took aim at President Donald Trump, saying that he believes the commander in chief is both “racist” and “ignorant....