US falls to Belgium in World Cup Round of 16 thriller
In Salvador Brazil the United States soccer team saw their remarkable Cup run end at two to one after extra time. Romelu Lukaku broke the deadlock three minutes into extra time guiding a through ball to Kevin De Bruyne for the opener. Lukaku then appeared to seal the win with a late counterattack goal as the US pressed for a late reply.
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Late USA loss haunts World Cup Round of 16 memory
In a dramatic 2-1 extra time defeat to Belgium, Tim Howard shone for the U S as Chris Wondolowski’s stoppage time chance went onside but over the bar. The author reflects on heartbreak, nostalgia, and renewed belief for 2018 in Russia, praising Howard and Dempsey.
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Isner and U S collapse at Wimbledon third round
John Isner fell to Feliciano Lopez on Court 3 ending the American challenge at Wimbledon for the first time since 1911 as no U S player reached the third round. Lopez earned the win after a dramatic final set as Isner unleashed a 122 mph second serve while the U S Tennis Association faces renewed questions about player development.
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