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Ravens and Browns meet this weekend in a rivalry dominated by Baltimore through the years
Ravens and Browns meet this weekend in a rivalry dominated by Baltimore through the years
The Baltimore Ravens host the Cleveland Browns this weekend in a rivalry that's been one-sided though the years
1970-01-01 08:00
Carli Lloyd admits the US Women's team once lost to a under-15s boys team
Carli Lloyd admits the US Women's team once lost to a under-15s boys team
Ex-footballer Carli Lloyd has admitted that her USA women’s team was once beaten 5-2 by an under-15 boys side in a practice match. The story, until now unconfirmed, was reported in April 2017 but has gone down as a myth in the intervening years. A fan asked Lloyd on X/Twitter: “[Is it] true you lost to a bunch of 15 year old boys?” Lloyd could easily have dodged the question, but admitted that it did, indeed, happen against an FC Dallas youth team. She said: “Yes it’s true. I know…thousands of people have already brought that up.” “They were good. We actually lost to a youth Bayern Munich team in my career as well but then we went on to win Olympics and World Cups. So…..” In a separate message, she added: “They should beat us. Bigger, stronger, faster! Boys always gave us a run for our money! It was great prep.” The team was managed by Jillian Ellis at the time, and they were preparing for a run of international friendlies ahead of the World Cup the following year. They had already lost 1-0 to England and 3-0 to France, so the friendly against Dallas under-15s might have caused some concern among players. Nonetheless the USA squad were clearly gracious in defeat, as they posed for pictures with the Dallas players. Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe were seen posing with the teenagers as they celebrated their incredible win. Two years later, the pair helped the US team to win the World Cup in France, so it clearly didn’t affect them too much. That was a better performance than in 2023, when the most successful women’s football team ever slumped to a defeat in the last 16, with Spain and England going on to compete in the final. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our free indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ansu Fati and Simon Adingra guide Brighton to victory at Ajax
Ansu Fati and Simon Adingra guide Brighton to victory at Ajax
Brighton took control of their Europa League destiny with a commanding 2-0 win against Ajax at the Amsterdam Arena to complete back-to-back victories over the Dutch giants. A goal in each half from Ansu Fati and Simon Adingra meant Roberto De Zerbi’s side moved into the qualification spots in Group B for the first time on their debut European campaign, with a performance that matched the ease with which they dispatched the four-time European champions at home two weeks earlier. Since then, Ajax had appointed a new manager in John van’t Schip, but despite an uptick in domestic form it never looked like they had the firepower to unduly trouble Brighton, who could have won by a greater margin had Joao Pedro, Adingra and Fati not wasted good chances. Despite their struggles this season, Ajax made the brighter start. After 13 minutes, Kristian Hlynsson found himself with space to drift into with the ball and shot from 25 yards, though it was a comfortable save from Bart Verbruggen. The opening goal for Brighton was against the run of play, and came from an Ajax error. Silvano Vos was under little pressure in midfield but carelessly gave the ball to Adingra, who moved it calmly into the path of Fati to roll it beyond Diant Ramaj in the home side’s goal. De Zerbi’s side kept their hosts largely at arm’s length for the remainder of the first period, coming to life in added time before the break when Fati looked to return Adingra’s favour in assisting his goal. The pair linked up well down the right of Ajax’s box, but after a clever pass by the goalscorer Adingra’s shot to Ramaj’s near post was deflected behind off the legs of the goalkeeper. Ajax had won twice in the Eredivisie since being beaten at the Amex Stadium two weeks previously, dragging themselves off the bottom of the league and into midtable. Yet despite reaching half-time here having enjoyed the lion’s share of possession, they had rarely troubled Verbruggen as they sought a result to finally kick start their European campaign. Pedro, the competition’s joint-top scorer at the start of play, danced through Ajax’s defence early in the second half a lashed an effort into the side netting. The Brazilian received a first senior national team call-up on Monday and was inches from marking it with a fifth Europa League goal of the campaign. Instead it was Adingra who would double Brighton’s lead minutes later, timing his run perfectly to get on the end of Fati’s pass and unleashing an unstoppable, rising drive into Ramaj’s top corner. Fati had the chance to get his second and Brighton’s third when Ramaj presented the ball to Karou Mitoma, Ajax saved from further embarrassment only by a poor touch from Fati as the pass was played in to him. They came within inches of a lifeline 15 minutes from time. Brian Brobbey struck first time with his left foot as the ball arrived into the box, and his shot beat Verbruggen before hitting the post, rolling along the goal-line and striking the opposite upright. It was to be as close as Ajax would come, as Brighton earned a first away win in Europe to cement their position in the group ahead of their final two games. Read More England’s Ben Stokes has ‘no idea’ if Pakistan clash will be his last ODI Rasmus Hojlund says ‘a matter of time’ until Erik ten Hag improves Man United Gareth Southgate ‘not interested in just racking up games’ as England manager Ali Price joins Edinburgh on loan from Glasgow after input from Scotland How Manchester United managers have fared since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement England head to Indonesia inspired by Under-17 World Cup winner Phil Foden
1970-01-01 08:00
Chase Young's debut with Niners comes back on East Coast against surging Jaguars
Chase Young's debut with Niners comes back on East Coast against surging Jaguars
New acquired defensive end Chase Young will make his debut with San Francisco when the 49ers try to end a three-game skid at Jacksonville
1970-01-01 08:00
Langston Love scores 20 for No. 20 Baylor in 96-70 win over NAIA's John Brown University
Langston Love scores 20 for No. 20 Baylor in 96-70 win over NAIA's John Brown University
Langston Love matched his career high with 20 points, RayJ Dennis scored 16 points with eight assists and six steals and 20th-ranked Baylor won its home opener 96-70 over NAIA team John Brown
1970-01-01 08:00
All eyes on Bill Belichick's job status as Patriots head to Germany to face Colts
All eyes on Bill Belichick's job status as Patriots head to Germany to face Colts
Bill Belichick's job status is in the spotlight as the New England Patriots travel to Germany for their matchup with the Indianapolis Colts
1970-01-01 08:00
Rich Strike, 80-1 winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby, is retired and to be sold as stallion prospect
Rich Strike, 80-1 winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby, is retired and to be sold as stallion prospect
The upset winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby has been retired
1970-01-01 08:00
USC and Caleb Williams will try to rebound against No. 6 Oregon and Bo Nix
USC and Caleb Williams will try to rebound against No. 6 Oregon and Bo Nix
USC has fallen out of the AP’s Top 25 for the first time in coach Lincoln Riley’s tenure after a 52-42 loss to No. 5 Washington
1970-01-01 08:00
Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah to miss US Copa América qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago
Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah to miss US Copa América qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago
Christian Pulisic and Tim Weah will miss the United States’ Copa América qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago because of hamstring- injuries, joining captain Tyler Adams on the sidelines
1970-01-01 08:00
Kyler Murray's expected return gives Cardinals needed jolt in home game vs. Falcons
Kyler Murray's expected return gives Cardinals needed jolt in home game vs. Falcons
Quarterback Kyler Murray is expected to return for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday after missing roughly 11 months with a torn ACL in his right knee
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenny Pickett is eyeing consistency as Steelers' homestand ends with a visit from Packers
Kenny Pickett is eyeing consistency as Steelers' homestand ends with a visit from Packers
Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett is eyeing more consistency as the Steelers host Green Bay
1970-01-01 08:00
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is unapologetically himself. And that's no joke
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is unapologetically himself. And that's no joke
Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is serious about the things that matter most such as family and of course winning
1970-01-01 08:00
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