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FA CUP

Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno (right) celebrates with his teammates after their win over Manchester United in Manchester, England, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Mar 3, 2025
Fulham upsets Manchester United to reach FA Cup quarterfinals
Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno was the hero in the shootout
Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly (left) and Plymouth's Matthew Sorinola vie for the ball during their FA Cup match in Manchester, England, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Mar 2, 2025
Manchester City survives scare from Plymouth in FA Cup
Manchester City survived an FA Cup scare for the second straight round as it beat Championship struggler Plymouth Argyle 3-1 to reach the quarterfinals on Saturday.
Liverpool's James McConnell reacts after missing a chance to score against Plymouth during their FA Cup match in Plymouth, England, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Feb 10, 2025
Liverpool 'hurt' after upset loss against second-tier Plymouth in FA Cup
The Reds had been on course for a quadruple of trophies before they traveled to face Plymouth.
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy looks on during a Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur in London on Jan. 26.
SOCCER
Feb 7, 2025
Van Nistelrooy gets ready to face Manchester United in FA Cup
Van Nistelrooy will hope to take advantage of United's horrendous home form.
Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir reacts after making a save during a penalty shootout against Arsenal in their FA Cup match in London on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jan 13, 2025
Ruben Amorim sees signs of improvement after FA Cup win over Arsenal
After outperforming expectations with a brilliant display against Liverpool last weekend, United followed that up against Arsenal to keep its FA Cup defense alive.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag lifts the trophy after his team's win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday.
SOCCER
May 26, 2024
United stuns City in FA Cup final as Erik ten Hag makes case to keep job
Ten Hag was reportedly set to be dismissed regardless of the result at Wembley.
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts after missing a chance to score against Nottingham Forest during their FA Cup match in Nottingham, England, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Feb 29, 2024
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag slams Forest for 'targeting' Bruno Fernandes
Fernandes featured in United's 1-0 victory at the City Ground despite a "serious injury" suffered in last weekend's loss against Fulham.
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes scores his team's second goal against Wigan in an FA Cup third round match in Wigan, England, on Monday.
SOCCER
Jan 9, 2024
'Job done' as Manchester United avoid FA Cup upset at Wigan
Diogo Dalot's first-half strike and a controversial penalty from Bruno Fernandes secured United's first away win since November.
Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior scores an own goal in the side's defeat to Liverpool in the third round of the FA Cup at Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jan 8, 2024
Klopp hails Liverpool spirit after FA Cup win at Arsenal
Klopp's side had to survive a sustained Arsenal assault at the Emirates Stadium before two goals in the closing stages gave the team a hard-fought success.
English players in all competitions could receive yellow cards for invading the personal space of a referee under new guidelines released by governing bodies on Monday.
SOCCER
Aug 1, 2023
English soccer authorities launch measures to tackle poor behavior
New rules have also been introduced to address offensive chants, gestures and the display of offensive messages based on "football tragedies."
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 23, 2023
'No limits' for New Zealand after historic Women's World Cup win
The Football Ferns had never won a game in 15 attempts at the finals before defeating former champion Norway in Thursday's tournament-opening match.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 22, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan cruises past Zambia to begin Women's World Cup
Hinata Miyazawa hit a brace and Mina Tanaka notched a goal and an assist as the 2011 champion punished the Copper Queens in their tournament debut.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 22, 2023
Michael Leitch red card costs Japan in World Cup tune-up against Samoa
Samoa edged the home side 24-22 in Sapporo in what was a dress rehearsal for the two teams' Pool D encounter at the World Cup in France later this year.
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 21, 2023
Nadeshiko Japan's Women's World Cup glory now distant memory as nation lags far behind rivals
Japan begins its latest World Cup campaign against Zambia on Saturday, but is ranked 11th now and no longer among the favorites.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 21, 2023
Switzerland begins Women's World Cup campaign with win over debutant Philippines
Switzerland made a winning start to its Women's World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over the Philippines at Dunedin Stadium on Friday, thanks to Ramona Bachmann's first-half penalty and a close-range effort from Seraina Piubel.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 21, 2023
Australia and New Zealand get Women's World Cup off to rousing start with wins in front of record crowds
Australia and New Zealand earned slim victories at home to kick off the Women's World Cup.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 20, 2023
Women's sports experiencing steady growth in popularity and value
Women's sports are growing in popularity and value. Better yet, that growth is no longer dependent upon quadrennial events like the Olympics or World Cups.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 20, 2023
Women's World Cup teams shaken but safe following deadly shooting in Auckland
'New Zealand Football are shocked by the incident in Auckland this morning,' NZ Football said. 'We can confirm that all of the Football Ferns team and staff are safe.'
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 19, 2023
Philippines hope 'meteoric rise' to debut World Cup changes everything
Long minnows in the sport, the Philippines have never played at a FIFA World Cup, either the men's or women's.

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