ESBJERG, Denmark (AP) — Emma Peschel celebrated her first game for the United by scoring a goal to help shut out Germany 5-0 at the women’s ice hockey worlds on Sunday.
The 22-year-old defender netted with a wrist shot from the point to make it 2-0 in the opening period of the Group A game.
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Germany's Svenja Voigt, right, challenges United States' Hayley Scamurra during a Group A match between United States and Germany at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Germany's goaltender Sandra Abstreiter fails to make a save during a Group A match between United States and Germany at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
United States' Tessa Janecke takes a shot during a Group A match between United States and Germany at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
United States' Casey O'Brien, 2nd right, celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's first goal during a Group A match between United States and Germany at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Germany's goaltender Sandra Abstreiter makes a save during a Group A match between United States and Germany at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Casey O’Brien opened the scoring and added an assist in her second game for the U.S. after marking her debut with a goal and an assist in a 7-0 victory over Switzerland in the tournament opener on Friday.
Alex Carpenter made it 3-0 in the middle period and Abbey Murphy and Joy Dunne scored one apiece to finish the scoring in the third.
Captain Hilary Knight registered an assist to improve her worlds records for assists to 54 and points to 122.
Defender Caroline Harvey contributed two assists and has five in two games.
Goalie Gwyneth Philips posted a 13-shot shutout.
The U.S. will next play in Esbjerg against Austria on Monday.
In Group B in Herning, Sweden recovered from an opening 5-1 defeat to Canada by topping rival Finland 4-1. Hilda Svensson had a power play goal and an assist for Sweden.
Canada plays Japan later Sunday in Herning, while the Czech Republic faces Switzerland in Esbjerg.
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Germany's Svenja Voigt, right, challenges United States' Hayley Scamurra during a Group A match between United States and Germany at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Germany's goaltender Sandra Abstreiter fails to make a save during a Group A match between United States and Germany at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
United States' Tessa Janecke takes a shot during a Group A match between United States and Germany at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
United States' Casey O'Brien, 2nd right, celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's first goal during a Group A match between United States and Germany at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Germany's goaltender Sandra Abstreiter makes a save during a Group A match between United States and Germany at the Women's Ice Hockey World Championship in Esbjerg, Denmark, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Napoli’s lackluster form continued Sunday in a 1-1 draw at home with Lazio that consolidated the visiting team’s Serie A lead.
Tributes for Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel – the player who died after a second division game on Monday – continued before and during Spanish league matches ahead of Atlético Madrid's clash with Barcelona later.
Lazio forward Davide Frattesi fired in his team's opener in the 28th minute after Tijjani Noslin on the left played him in against the lethargic-looking Napoli defense.
The home supporters made their ire known but watched as the team clawed itself level through Alfonso Pedraza’s own goal after the break. The Spanish defender was trying to prevent Scott McTominay and Rasmus Højlund from converting Noa Lang’s cross. Lang in particular had already been subjected to boos from the home fans.
The goal staved off a third straight defeat for Napoli after Wednesday’s 4-1 loss at Porto in the Champions League and last weekend’s 2-0 loss at old rival Juventus. But coach Massimiliano Allegri will remain under pressure with just four wins and three draws from 11 Serie A games so far.
“There’s still plenty of time to climb the table,” Allegri said in comments published by the club. “Difficult periods are part of football, but with hard work and belief, we can get back on track.”
Lazio – which remained unbeaten alongside crosstown rival Roma two points behind – was assured of staying top with Inter Milan four points adrift before facing a visit from in-form Como later.
Also later, Juventus was visiting Fiorentina in the Derby d’Italia.
Christian Pulisic scored in Milan's 2-1 win at Genoa, and Nikola Krstović's goal was enough for Atalanta to beat Monza 1-0 away.
Referee César Soto Grado stopped Real Betis’ La Liga match at Elche in the ninth minute for fans, players, team staff and officials to pay tribute to De Miguel, who died after an on-field collision during Tenerife's match on Monday.
There were similar tributes in the ninth minute of all Spanish league games this weekend – De Miguel wore the No. 9 – while his death was also mourned in pre-game tributes.
Late goals from Rodrigo Riquelme and Marc Bartra gave Betis a 2-0 win to consolidate fourth place.
Atlético Madrid was hosting Barcelona to contest top spot later, when attention was likely to focus on Atlético forward Julián Álvarez, who is in the process of reconciling with the home fans after pushing for a move to Barcelona in the summer.
Atlético has the league’s meanest defense, while Barcelona has the best attack led by Brazil forward Raphinha (15 goals) and Spain star Lamine Yamal (10).
Also, Villarreal coach Iñigo Pérez, who led Rayo Vallecano to the Conference League final last season, was under pressure against visiting Getafe.
Rayo faced Real Sociedad away, and Celta Vigo was hosting Levante.
Patrik Schick sealed a 2-1 “little Rhine derby” win for Bayer Leverkusen in Cologne with a late strike before Cologne star Said El Mala made it exciting again in stoppage time.
The win will bring relief for Leverkusen coach Carles Martínez after two straight defeats at home.
High-flying Freiburg was hosting struggling Union Berlin, and Schalke was to visit Hoffenheim, which put up its ticket prices because of high demand from visiting fans.
Nathan Ngoy scored the winner for Lille to beat Rennes 2-1 away and keep some pressure on French league leader Paris Saint-Germain. Lille was two points behind the defending champion after 10 rounds.
In England, Chelsea lost 1-0 at Sunderland to leave coach Xabi Alonso under increasing pressure, Liverpool won 3-1 at Crystal Palace, and Manchester United faced a visit from Aston Villa later.
Some Bodø/Glimt fans got a terrible fright when part of the away section gave way during their team's Norwegian league game at Tromsø and several reportedly fell below. Broadcaster NRK reported that four received medical attention and one was hospitalized.
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Napoli's Rasmus Hojlund, left, and Lazio's Oliver Provstgaard in action during the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Lazio in Naples, Italy, Sunday Nov. 8, 2026. (Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via AP)
Lazio's Davide Frattesi, center, celebrates scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Lazio in Naples, Italy, Sunday Nov. 8, 2026. (Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via AP)
Lazio's Davide Frattesi, and Napoli's Mathias Olivera in action during the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Lazio in Naples, Italy, Sunday Nov. 8, 2026. (Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via AP)
Napoli's Scott McTominay, second left, scores during the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Lazio in Naples, Italy, Sunday Nov. 8, 2026. (Alessandro Garofalo/LaPresse via AP)
