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Sweden Beats Japan to Reach Women’s World Cup Semifinals

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Sweden Beats Japan to Reach Women’s World Cup Semifinals

Sweden, a perennial bridesmaid, followed up its elimination of the United States by holding off Japan, the last former winner in the field.

By Jere Longman

A Premier League Love Story Has Heartbreak Ahead

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A Premier League Love Story Has Heartbreak Ahead

Luton Town’s rise to the world’s richest soccer league proves England’s fabled merit system still works. What happens next may show that it does not.

By Rory Smith

Spain Beats Netherlands to Reach First World Cup Semifinal

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Spain Beats Netherlands to Reach First World Cup Semifinal

Salma Paralluelo’s goal in extra time delivered a victory over the Netherlands and a date with the Japan-Sweden winner.

By Rory Smith

Is Japan the Best Team Left in the World Cup?

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Is Japan the Best Team Left in the World Cup?

Champions in 2011, the team returned to the final in the next tournament and then fell behind the world’s best teams. It’s back, and playing like a champion.

By Jere Longman