Sports Injuries – Page 11

U.S. Women Win a World Cup Soccer Tuneup but Lose a Top Scorer

Mallory Swanson was carted off with a knee injury during a 2-0 victory over Ireland. She is considered key to the United States’ hopes of winning a third consecutive World Cup championship.

By Jere Longman

Basketball (College) Bueckers, Paige (2001- ) College Athletics Edwards, Aaliyah (2002- ) Fudd, Azzi McGraw, Muffet NCAA Basketball Championships (Women) Sports Injuries University of Connecticut University of South Carolina

Is the UConn Dynasty a Thing of the Past?

As the wealth of talent deepens across the N.C.A.A., UConn no longer stands alone atop women’s basketball.

By Remy Tumin

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Black Equestrians Want to Be Safe. But They Can’t Find Helmets.

For Black riders with natural hair, finding a helmet that fits can be virtually impossible. Some are trying to raise awareness of the problem, but manufacturers say it’s not a simple fix.

By McKenna Oxenden

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Tiger Woods Is Back. He’s Still a Work in Progress.

Woods shot a two-under-par 69 on Thursday at the Genesis Invitational in Southern California. Every stroke amounted to research for the bigger ambitions that still linger.

By Alan Blinder