No Bird, Griner, Taurasi: US still favorite to win World Cup
Paula Badosa, Caroline Garcia and Elena Rybakina have been knocked out of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. Roger Federer is at peace with his decision to retire from professional tennis. Switzerland's champion Zurich has fired coach Franco Foda. France's last competitive soccer game before the World Cup is against Austria. France is the defending champion. There are issues off the field for the team. They are the French Football Federation president, an injured player and a striker embroiled in an extortion scandal. The team is also missing nine injured regulars. FIFA president is embroiled with an extramarital affair.
