Fran Kirby

Doing the bare minimum to win seems to be England’s way in this World Cup. The Three Lionesses have a pair of 1-0 wins in the tournament, including the win over Denmark early Friday morning. Already without Leah Williamson, Beth Mead,and…

The question in all sports has been that once you break through and win, does winning again become easier? Is the mental block gone? Or does the pressure simply build even more, as triumphs go from hoped for to expected? This is only one of…

Curated By: Vivek GanapathyLast Updated: July 09, 2023, 09:05 ISTLondon, United Kingdom (UK)Tennis legend Billie Jean King acknowledges the crowd after being introduced from her seat in the Royal Box on Centre Court on day six of the…

Photo: Getty ImagesIt took scoring one of the more beautiful goals in any final, giving up one just about as good, and then winning it with one at the opposite end of the artful spectrum, as scrappy as you can get. It took wading through…

Russoooooooo good.Image: Getty ImagesIt is not very English to win semifinals at major tournaments. Glorious defeat is kind of their thing, and has been for decades.It is even less English to fustigate an opponent at that stage. And it is…

Matildas captain Sam Kerr has been nominated for the most prestigious award in world football in recognition of a sensational season.Australia’s Sam Kerr has been nominated for the world’s most prestigious football award, the Ballon d’Or.…