The United States Women's National Soccer Team opened the 2019 Women's World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Vietnam, with Sophia Smith and Lindsey Horan scoring the goals. Vietnam put up a surprisingly strong fight, with goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh stopping Alex Morgan's penalty attempt. The US are the favorites to win the tournament, with Germany, France, England, and Japan also expected to make a strong showing.
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Kevin Maxen, an associate strength coach with the Jacksonville Jaguars, has become the first male coach in a major U.S.-based professional league to come out as gay. His announcement has been met with support from the NFL and the Jaguars organization, and is a sign of progress for the NFL and the LGBTQ+ community. Maxen said he wanted to be vocal in support of people living how they want to live, but also to just live and not feel fear.
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This article discusses the unique opening ceremony of the FIFA Women's World Cup, which was a collaboration between the Maori people of New Zealand and the First Nations people of Australia. The ceremony featured artistic representations of a giant stingray and a rainbow serpent, and was intended to celebrate the cultural roots of both tournament co-hosts and promote international unity.
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