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Hopkins’ 89th-minute volley seals dramatic 2-1 upset Bethune scores stunning free kick against top seeds Current to face Washington Spirit for first NWSL title After a week dominated by a headline-grabbing stadium scheduling imbroglio, Gotham FC and the Kansas City Current finally got down to the vital business of their NWSL semi-final on Sunday afternoon, a frigid encounter at an unlikely venue on New York City’s Randall’s Island with a place in next Saturday’s championship match at stake. Hale

Match kicks off at 3.10pm (all times GMT) Quiz of the week: records, rancour and rivalry Share your thoughts with Daniel via email Today’s match marks the 28th time that Russell and White have started together at half-back for Scotland. That draws them level with Gregor Townsend and Bryan Redpath, who formed one of Scotland’s most enduring combinations. Continue reading...

Canadian lineman died Friday after medical incident Three-star prospect committed to Georgia in June High school postpones game as coach pays tribute Marcellus Young Casario, an 18-year-old Canadian high school football player who had committed to Georgia, died Friday following what his school described as a medical emergency. Casario, a senior defensive lineman at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in northeast Georgia, was taken to hospital after an incident Friday morning. The school announced his de

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