Tag: world cup
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Colorado Rapids defender Lucas Herrington reflects on World Cup penalty heartbreak
COMMERCE CITY — The nerves were gone by the time Lucas Herrington made the long, lonely walk to the penalty spot in Arlington, Texas. After Egypt legend Mohamed Salah calmly converted his penalty kick, Australia’s hopes of advancing to the World Cup’s Round of 16 largely hinged on the Rapids’ 18-year-old center back. It was,…
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Denver should be no-brainer selection for 2031 Women’s World Cup | The Starting Lineup
Turn on the game! Three must-see events this week: 1. Spain vs. Argentina (1 p.m. Sunday, Fox) — There are no coincidences. So explain the photo of Lionel Messi (Argentina) bathing baby Lamine Yamal (Spain) 19 years before they meet in a World Cup final. 2. Broncos training camp (Wednesday) — Broncos rookies, including talented…
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Lionel Messi stands between Spain’s stingy defense and glory | World Cup Insider
Denver Gazette reporter Vinny Benedetto takes you around the World Cup: World Cup Insider If there is a man who can do something no player or team has managed so far this World Cup, he will be wearing Argentina’s No. 10 shirt on Sunday. “We will give it our all,” Argentina captain Lionel Messi told…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Why Bo Nix is not worthy of top-10 ranking among NFL QBs
Name 10 NFL quarterbacks better than Bo Nix. — Carlos, the elk-hunter Kiz: Broncos Country has got its orange knickers in a knot, because a recent ESPN survey of league execs, coaches and scouts failed to list Nix among the top 16 of league QBs. OK, there’s one important skillset where Nix definitely ranks in…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Nikola Jokic still loves Nuggets, but the honeymoon’s over
It’s perfectly in Nikola Jokic’s right to delay signing a contract extension until next summer. With the inability of the Nuggets ownership and front office to attract a star free agent, Jokic may be forced to go elsewhere in the NBA to get another ring. — D.J., cross-fading and scratching Kiz: Unlike you, Mr. Worrywart,…
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup finale shows power of rivalries like Portugal-Spain
ARLINGTON, Texas — The crowd erupted when he came off the bus. They cheered when he hustled out for pregame warmups. His name drew the biggest roar when the starting lineups were announced. But after more than 90 minutes of thrilling action, tears filled Cristiano Ronaldo’s eyes as he walked off a World Cup field…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Only one man has power to lure LeBron James to Nuggets
LeBron James joining the Nuggets would be fun, but there’s no way Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and ESPN will allow that to happen. – Patrick, howlin’ like the wolf Kiz: At age 41, with four NBA chips on his resume and a net worth on the filthy-rich side of $1 billion, King James is…
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Mark Kiszla: If Christian Pulisic is USMNT messiah, now would be ideal time to start working miracles
For the USA to seize a seat at the big boy table of the World Cup, it’s going to take more than a John Denver song and home-of-the-brave vibes. With a mix of made-in-America swagger and impressive footy skills, there’s no doubt that the USMNT has grabbed the world’s attention during the biggest sporting event…
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Mark Kiszla: How the USMNT beat Bosnia-Herzegovina and stupid instant replay at World Cup
The impossible American soccer dream is now inevitable. It is no longer a question of if men from these United States will hoist the World Cup, but when … and how soon? Go ahead and record this bold guarantee in indelible ink: When the USMNT finally wins the most coveted trophy in sports, we will…
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Mark Kiszla: Here’s where USMNT bandwagon can get on a roll out of control
For our intrepid American lads and everybody else on a holy futbol quest for the World Cup, consider these words your marching orders: Shut up. Smile pretty. And get in line behind the arrogant French. When the USMNT takes the pitch Wednesday on its home turf against a side representing not one, but two melded…