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[Ocean Breeze]

Breaking News Alert

The New York Times

Sunday, July 17, 2011 -- 5:25 PM EDT

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Japan Wins Women’s World Cup Final



Japan outshot the United States in penalty kicks to win the Women’s World Cup in Frankfurt, Germany. The Japanese twice rallied to tie the score before the shootout.



It was Japan’s first title and its first time in the final. The United States had been hoping to win its third world title.



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[TenPenny]

Thanks for the update - I was watching it on and off, but cooking supper and then mowing the lawn got in the way of me seeing the end.

 

[talloola]

congratulations to japan, and also good tournament for the u.s.

 

[YukonJack]

Since the title of the thread appears to be inclusive of all sports, but only soccer has been mentioned, so far, am I being off topic if I mention the Winner of the British Open, Darren Clarke?

After personal tragedy this gentleman came through with courage and dignity.

Congratulations, to Northern Ireland and her favourite son!

 

[Ocean Breeze]

Since the title of the thread appears to be inclusive of all sports, but only soccer has been mentioned, so far, am I being off topic if I mention the Winner of the British Open, Darren Clarke?

After personal tragedy this gentleman came through with courage and dignity.

Congratulations, to Northern Ireland and her favourite son!

Not OT at all, (IMO)........anything sports related , players, scores and other relavent news-bites etc can be tossed in here .

Go for it, YJ. :smile:

 

[gopher]

It was sad to see the USA get beaten like that. But Japan won it fair and square.

Luckily, my hero CM Punk won the world wrestling championship and that made me feel better.

 

[talloola]

Since the title of the thread appears to be inclusive of all sports, but only soccer has been mentioned, so far, am I being off topic if I mention the Winner of the British Open, Darren Clarke?

After personal tragedy this gentleman came through with courage and dignity.

Congratulations, to Northern Ireland and her favourite son!

i'm so happy for darren clarke, he is so well liked all over europe, and the west as well. He spoke
so well after the presentation, and i'm sure ireland will be rockin tonight.

just the PGA championship major left, maybe another irishman ?.