B. League financials escape worst of pandemic’s impact

Officials reported on Monday that 2019-20 revenues increased slightly from the previous year despite the cancellation of the season in March due to the coronavirus.

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Pumas’ Pablo Matera suspended and stripped of captaincy for racist posts

The Argentina Rugby Union also suspended two other players, who will not be able to compete in the team's final Tri-Nations match against Australia on ...

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Ready or not, NBA training camps are set to open once again

For the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, it was the shortest offseason ever. For the eight teams that haven’t played since March, the offseason ...

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Eighth-tier Marine lands home game against Tottenham in F.A. Cup

English Premier League leader Tottenham was drawn to play eighth-tier Marine in the third round of the F.A. Cup in the biggest mismatch in the ...

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Australia star Andrew Bogut retires from professional basketball

Longtime NBA center and Australian star Andrew Bogut announced Tuesday morning from his homeland that he was retiring from all levels of professional basketball.The 36-year-old ...

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Ravens-Steelers rescheduled again by COVID-19 to Wednesday

The Baltimore Ravens' struggle to contain an extended outbreak of the coronavirus forced their rescheduled game Tuesday night against the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers to be ...

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Newcastle loanee Yoshinori Muto scores first La Liga goal for Eibar

Japan forward Yoshinori Muto scored his first goal since being loaned to Spanish team Eibar, helping them win 2-0 at Real Betis on Monday night ...

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Pacific League far ahead of Central League in NPB arms race

Factors such as pitching have created a gulf on the field, while the PL has also innovated more with online broadcasting and brand marketing.

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Marines pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura to seek deal with MLB club

The Marines have said they will try to re-sign the right-hander, who is represented by Ichiro Suzuki's agent, John Boggs.

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Figure skating great Daisuke Takahashi hoping to emulate soccer’s ‘King Kazu’

Daisuke Takahashi may already be royalty in the eyes of many Japanese figure skating fans, but on Sunday he declared himself the man who would ...

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Derrick Henry batters Colts as Titans take lead in AFC South

Derrick Henry carried the Tennessee Titans into the AFC South lead Sunday.Now the bruising back can focus on other daunting tasks, like clinching the division ...

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Receiver Kendall Hinton shows heart, falls short in start as Broncos’ emergency quarterback

A month ago, Kendall Hinton was the guy you’d contact if you wanted some candy bars or merchandise for a high school fundraiser.On Sunday, he ...

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F1 driver Romain Grosjean escapes fireball after crash at Bahrain GP

Formula One driver Romain Grosjean was trapped in a burning car after it sliced in half and exploded into a fireball, following a crash on ...

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Lionel Messi leads tributes as soccer mourns Diego Maradona

Messi paid tribute on Sunday by stripping off his Barcelona top to reveal a shirt honoring Maradona after he scored the final goal in a ...

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Scary injury to Raul Jimenez overshadows Wolves’ win over Arsenal

The sound of the thud from a clash of heads just added to concern.The game was only five minutes old at the Emirates Stadium when ...

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Almond Eye goes into retirement as Japan Cup champion

Ridden by veteran jockey Christophe Lemaire, the 5-year-old mare won by over a length on Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse.

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Mike Tyson returns to ring, draws in exhibition with Roy Jones Jr.

Mike Tyson showed glimpses of his destructive prime Saturday night during the 54-year-old boxing icon's return to the ring for a lively exhibition bout with ...

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Adapting after coronavirus key to title, Kawasaki’s Shogo Taniguchi says

In a season of challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, J. League first-division champion Kawasaki Frontale charted a blueprint for victory using the unprecedented ...

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All Blacks’ win over Pumas eases pressure on head coach

Ian Foster will have some breathing room after his New Zealand side likely clinched the Tri-Nations Championship with Saturday's win over Argentina.

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Akito Watabe lands first Nordic combined podium of season

Two-time Olympic silver medalist Akito Watabe finished third at a Nordic combined skiing World Cup round in Ruka, Finland, on Saturday, stepping onto the podium ...

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No QBs in Denver, no home for 49ers as COVID-19 sows NFL chaos

The Denver Broncos have no quarterbacks. The San Francisco 49ers have no home stadium or practice facility. And the Baltimore Ravens may not have enough ...

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NBA says Kobe Bryant’s delayed Hall of Fame induction coming in May 2021

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett will finally enter the Basketball Hall of Fame in May 2021.The NBA said Saturday that the delayed Hall ...

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Amid pandemic, NBA gives teams health protocols for season

NBA players who test positive for the coronavirus this season may have to miss nearly two weeks in some instances before being allowed to return ...

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Jurgen Klopp’s mood sours further as Liverpool drops points late

Already angered by fixture timings in a congested schedule and hindered by a long injury list in his squad, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was given ...

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Vissel fall to Guangzhou Evergrande in first group-stage loss

J. League side Vissel Kobe fell 2-0 to China's Guangzhou Evergrande on Saturday in Asian Champions League Group G action.The loss at Qatar's Al Janoub ...

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Kaori Sakamoto wins first NHK Trophy; Daisuke Takahashi places third

Sakamoto improved on her short program and free skate bests to capture her first Grand Prix victory, while Takahashi finished on the podium in ...

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Pandemic throws wrench in Japan’s plans on basketball court

After the one-year postponement of the Tokyo Olympics was announced in March, Japan’s men’s national basketball team had hoped to use the extra time to ...

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Seventh member of Pakistan cricket team tests positive for COVID-19

A seventh member of the Pakistan cricket team in New Zealand has tested positive for COVID-19 and will join his other infected teammates in quarantine.Six ...

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Keisuke Honda hints at exit from Botafogo over firing of manager

Former Japan international Keisuke Honda has indicated he may leave Brazilian first-division side Botafogo after the firing of manager Ramon Diaz on Friday.Botafogo announced the ...

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Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini suspected of fraud in 5-year FIFA case

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are facing a more serious charge of fraud after Swiss federal prosecutors intensified a five-year investigation into the pair’s past ...

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Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller to become first woman to suit up for Power 5 football game

Women’s soccer player Sarah Fuller will don a football uniform for Vanderbilt on Saturday and is poised to become the first woman to play in ...

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Cerezo manager Miguel Angel Lotina to step down after season

Cerezo Osaka manager Miguel Angel Lotina will step down at the end of the season, the J. League first division club said Friday without naming ...

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Koki Saito’s transfer to Belgium could be major turning point for young Japanese stars

Yokohama FC forward Koki Saito's move to the Belgian second-tier at the end of the J. League season, could, depending on his future success, dramatically ...

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Daisuke Takahashi makes ice dance debut at NHK Trophy

He retired after the 2014 Sochi Olympics but made a dramatic comeback in the 2018-2019 season before announcing he would switch from singles to ice ...

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Leandro helps propel FC Tokyo to victory in Asian Champions League

The win lifted FC Tokyo to second in the group with seven points from four games.

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Thrills in store as two unbeaten horses lead loaded

It’s once again the time of year for the Japan Cup, one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, and certainly the race ...

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AI system aims to forecast race outcomes

On a winter day four years ago, Takeshi Watanabe, then a graduate student at the University of Tokyo, went to watch the year-end Arima Kinen ...

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Incident-free Japan Series could aid push for fans to attend Olympics

NPB's ability to admit just under 70,000 fans to the series' four games, held across two cities in domed venues, may provide hints to organizers ...

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Refugee team leader says 2020 Paralympics will send important message

Ileana Rodriguez hopes the team of up to six athletes will inspire refugees and asylum-seekers around the world.

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‘A god’: Young Diego Maradona left lasting impact on Japanese soccer

The late legend touched a generation of fans with his effortless talent, but his struggles with substance abuse prevented him from bringing his trademark flair ...

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Washington pounds rival Dallas; Texans surge past Lions

Antonio Gibson ran for three touchdowns, Alex Smith had a scoring pass and Washington at least temporarily moved into first place in the woeful NFC ...

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Men’s 100 world champion Christian Coleman appeals doping ban to CAS

Men's 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman has formally appealed against his two-year ban for missing multiple doping tests, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said ...

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Thousands bid farewell to Diego Maradona in Argentina amid clashes

Tens of thousands of fans, many weeping, filed past the coffin of soccer superstar Diego Maradona on Thursday in ceremonies that mixed head-of-state-like honors with ...

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Hawks put stamp current era with fourth straight Japan Series title

The Hawks are the class of NPB and have created a juggernaut that has earned a place among the league's great teams.

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Unstoppable Frontale establishes dynasty bona fides with third title

The Todoroki Stadium residents dominated from start to finish, showing consistency throughout the most unusual season in J. League history.

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Hawks bulk up big time in NBA free agency

Just like that, the Atlanta Hawks transformed themselves into a playoff contender.A team that averaged less than 25 wins the last three seasons added to ...

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Manchester City advances in Champions League

After the Champions League paused to pay tribute to Diego Maradona, defending champion Bayern Munich and Manchester City won on Wednesday to advance to the ...

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Pele joins world in mourning Diego Maradona

The most heated wrangling over the title of soccer’s greatest player could be found between Diego Maradona and Pele themselves.So often, their squabbling would descend ...

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Giants to allow ace Tomoyuki Sugano to move to MLB via posting system

According to the source, the 31-year-old Sugano will sit down and formally discuss the possibility of a move to the United States with Giants officials ...

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Diego Maradona, one of soccer’s greatest players, is dead at 60

News of the death brought an outpouring of mourning and remembrance in Argentina, becoming virtually the sole topic of conversation.

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Hawks sweep Giants again to clinch fourth straight Japan Series title

SoftBank claimed its seventh title since 2011 and did it with a sweep that was even more dominant than the last one.

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Frontale clinches third J. League title after routing Gamba

Boasting the league's best offense and stingiest defense, Toru Oniki's men set a new J1 point record with four rounds remaining.

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Yuzuru Hanyu set to compete at national championships

Two-time Olympic men's figure skating gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu plans to compete for the first time this season at next month's national championships, the Japan ...

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Korean Series champion Dinos celebrate with sword and sorcery

After putting Doosan Bears to the sword to clinch their first Korean baseball championship on Tuesday, NC Dinos paid tribute to their owners by celebrating ...

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Japan Series atmosphere adapts to restrictions caused by pandemic

With fans unable to cheer at either of the series' two venues, it's been up to the dominant Hawks to generate excitement on the field.

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Takakeisho’s ascendancy, Terunofuji’s comeback: Thrilling storylines await sumo fans in 2021

Ōzumō closed out the thrill ride that was 2020 with one final flourish.Comeback king Terunofuji pulled off an emphatic win against ozeki Takakeisho in the ...

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Andy Murray backs compulsory vaccines for tennis tournaments

Andy Murray said Tuesday that tennis players should be required to have a coronavirus vaccination before they are allowed to take part in tournaments.With the ...

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Heat and Bam Adebayo agree on five-year, $163 million extension

Bam Adebayo came to the NBA with the goal of providing for his mother and changing her life.His first contract took care of that.And the ...

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World Rugby approves open vote for World Cup host decisions

The World Rugby Council on Tuesday approved recommendations by its World Cup Board for a more transparent process of selecting hosts for future men's and ...

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Tokyo takes first Asian Champions League loss after penalty kick

J. League side FC Tokyo suffered their first Asian Champions League loss on Tuesday, falling 1-0 to China's Shanghai Shenhua on a 72nd-minute Yu Hanchao ...

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Hawks take no-hitter into ninth in Game 3 to move within win of Japan Series title

SoftBank leads the series 3-0 and can sweep Yomiuri for the second straight year with a win in Game 4 on Wednesday.

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‘Man of Mystery’ Yu Darvish evolves into powerhouse on the mound

The Cubs ace re-established his bona fides as one of MLB's best pitchers in his ninth big-league season.

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Jared Goff throws three TDs in Rams’ win over Buccaneers

Jared Goff likes how the Los Angeles Rams are shaping up."We can be as good as we want to be, honestly,” the fifth-year quarterback said ...

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Daniil Medvedev and Dominic Thiem get tennis set for intriguing 2021

No one thinks it’s time to write off Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal — or even Roger Federer — just yet. Well, they shouldn’t, anyway.Still, ...

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NFL expands mask mandate, threatening to discipline violators

The NFL has expanded its mandate for mask usage on the sideline and is threatening discipline for those who violate the league's updated COVID-19 protocols.The ...

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Pope Francis praises NBA players for social justice efforts

Pope Francis met with NBA players at the Vatican on Monday, lauding them as "champions" and saying he supported their work on social justice.The five ...

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Spectators allowed to return — in limited amounts — to sports events in England

Premier League clubs can look forward to welcoming back spectators in limited numbers next month for the first time since March, following an announcement by ...

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Advisory board issues warning to rehabbing yokozuna duo

The Japan Sumo Association's yokozuna advisory body on Monday issued a stern warning to the sport's two grand champions, Hakuho and Kakuryu, over their lack ...

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Virus restrictions lead Norwegian champion to drop Iditarod

Norwegian musher Thomas Waerner said Monday that he won’t defend his title at next year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race because of restrictions and uncertainty ...

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Fujitsu Frontiers secure eighth straight trip to Japan X Bowl

The Frontiers sealed a 34-3 victory Sunday over the Elecom Kobe Finies in their regular-season finale.

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Hawks still in a class of their own

The team has dominated Japanese baseball — the Climax Series and Japan Series in particular — for almost a decade.

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Dragons ace Yudai Ono wins Sawamura Award

Ono is the ninth Dragons pitcher to win the award and first since Kenshin Kawakami in 2004.

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Takakeisho aiming for promotion to yokozuna after capturing second title

Takakeisho said he plans to put on another dominant performance at the next grand tournament in hopes of reaching sumo's highest rank of yokozuna.

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Patrick Mahomes hits Travis Kelce in last minute as Chiefs edge Raiders

Mahomes passed for 348 yards and led two go-ahead scoring drives in the frantic fourth quarter for the defending Super Bowl champions.

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Liverpool cruises past Leicester without injured stars

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised his team's response after watching them earn a dominant 3-0 win over Leicester on Sunday despite a rash of injuries ...

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Daniil Medvedev tops Dominic Thiem for ATP Finals title

Medvedev He beat No. 3 Thiem for the championship after earlier getting past No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 2 Rafael Nadal.

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Hawks score early, often to crush Giants in Game 2 of Japan Series

The relentless Hawks put six runs on the board before the end of the third inning and Alfredo Despaigne hit a grand slam in the ...

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Gran Alegria wins Mile Championship for third straight G1 victory

Gran Alegria made a stunning late dash to capture the 37th running of the Mile Championship at Hanshin Racecourse on Sunday and claim her third ...

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Takakeisho beats Terunofuji in playoff to claim second title

The November Basho ended with a bang after the resurgent Terunofuji's victory against the ozeki prompted a winner-take-all rematch.

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Seagulls reach Japan X Bowl after dramatic goal-line stand

The Obic Seagulls extended their 2020 season and punched their ticket to the Japan X Bowl after an extraordinary ending in their season-finale victory over ...

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Mayday for Ireland as England wins with stifling defense

England gave Ireland another comprehensive hiding to the tune of 18-7 at Twickenham on Saturday and took charge of their group in the Autumn Nations ...

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Tomoyuki Sugano’s future bright despite loss in Japan Series opener

The Giants ace is expected to be one of the hottest targets of the MLB offseason if rumors of a posting come to fruition.

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Swimmer Caeleb Dressel sets two world records in Hungary

Caeleb Dressel set a pair of short-course world records Saturday at the International Swimming League final in Budapest, Hungary.Expected to be one of the top ...

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Elizaveta Tuktamysheva and Mikhail Kolyada win at Cup of Russia

Experienced figure skaters Elizaveta Tuktamysheva and Mikhail Kolyada held off challenges from younger rivals to win their events at the Cup of Russia on Saturday.Tuktamysheva ...

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Takakeisho and Terunofuji set up final-day showdown

Ozeki Takakeisho will head into Day 15 with the sole lead, but a win by komusubi Terunofuji would set up a championship playoff with the ...

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Hawks cut Giants down to size in Game 1 of Japan Series

Dating back to 2018 against the Hiroshima Carp, the Hawks have now won nine straight Japan Series games as they attempt to win their fourth ...

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Oita puts Kawasaki’s title celebrations on hold

Oita Trinita forced Kawasaki Frontale to postpone their title celebrations on Saturday, beating the runaway J. League first division leaders 1-0.

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Jurgen Klopp addresses Mohamed Salah’s pandemic conduct, says ‘we are fine’

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Friday he has dealt internally with Mohamed Salah following the Egypt forward’s attendance at his brother’s wedding in Cairo prior ...

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Drew Brees to miss at least 3 games after Saints place him on IR

The Saints placed quarterback Drew Brees on injured reserve Friday, meaning he'll miss at least three games with rib injuries.Brees was unable to finish last ...

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Raptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to Tampa

The Toronto Raptors will start the NBA season next month in Tampa, Florida, because of travel restrictions by the Canadian government stemming from the pandemic.The ...

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Soccer players in England want heading restrictions as brain injury concerns grow

The decision by the Professional Footballers’ Association followed a meeting of its management committee which assessed research into dementia and neurodegenerative diseases.

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Takakeisho defeats Shimanoumi to take sole lead on Day 13

The title favorite and highest-ranked wrestler still competing took a big step toward his second top-division championship after improving to 12-1.

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Giants and Hawks bring stacked lineups to Japan Series

After surviving a campaign shortened by the coronavirus pandemic, the two sides will be looking to capture the best-of-seven contest beginning on Saturday in Osaka.

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Shohei Ohtani opens up on struggles in ‘pathetic’ 2020 season

The two-way star made little noise for the Angels this year and finished the abbreviated MLB campaign on the bench.

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Rise quarterback Kurt Palandech eager to impress in shortened season

The UNLV graduate's X League debut was delayed until earlier this month due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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NBA’s offseason sprint continues with start of free agency

NBA free agency is usually a weeklong frenzy. Deals get struck, then teams and players must wait a few days before they can sign those ...

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Russell Wilson throws two touchdowns as Seahawks hold off Cardinals

It was a flashback performance for the Seattle Seahawks, and coach Pete Carroll enjoyed the show.A bruising running game. Russell Wilson making plays without being ...

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Japan women learn potential 2021 Rugby World Cup pool rivals

Japan's women's team on Friday learned their potential Rugby World Cup pool phase opponents after the draw was conducted for the tournament to be played ...

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Conor McGregor inks deal for January comeback

Conor McGregor is set to reverse his latest flirtation with retirement with a fight against Dustin Poirier in January, the Irish mixed martial arts star ...

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Frank Lampard says players at risk due to PL’s match scheduling

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has called on the Premier League to scrap early kickoffs on Saturdays to protect player welfare amid a congested schedule.His side ...

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Klay Thompson expected to miss season with torn Achilles tendon

Bob Myers called Stephen Curry to break the devastating news that Klay Thompson had torn his Achilles and would miss another season. Silence on the ...

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Takakeisho, Shimanoumi win to set up showdown for first place

With three days left, the contest remains a battle between the highest-ranked and lowest-ranked rikishi in a pack missing both yokozuna and two of the ...

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Akatsuki Five gets back to work amid pandemic

Japan’s men’s national basketball team hasn’t been able to carry out any team activities since February due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tomokazu Harimoto, Kasumi Ishikawa lose in first round at ITTF Finals

Harimoto, the 2018 World Tour Grand Finals men's singles champion, and Ishikawa, the 2014 women's singles champion, were named to Japan's Tokyo Olympics team in ...

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IPC encouraged by Japan’s efforts to have spectators at Tokyo Games

Japan is now planning to exempt foreign visitors traveling to the games from its 14-day quarantine requirement if they are from countries or regions with ...

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Timberwolves take Anthony Edwards with top pick in NBA Draft

Edwards was taken by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the No. 1 pick in an NBA Draft delayed multiple times because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Italy earns right to host Nations League finals

Italy earned the right to host a star-filled Nations League finals that will feature the current No. 1-ranked team and three of the past four ...

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MLB suspends Robinson Cano for 162 games after failed drug test

The 38-year-old Cano will miss the entire 2021 season and lose $24 million in salary.

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Daniil Medvedev books semifinal spot with win over Novak Djokovic

Daniil Medvedev is enjoying the ATP Finals a lot better in his second appearance.Medvedev secured a spot in the semifinals of the season-ending tournament by ...

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Takakeisho, Shimanoumi win on Day 11 to remain tied for lead

On the heels of the leaders at the 15-day meet are komusubi Terunofuji and No. 10 Ryuden, who each improved to 9-2.

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Nebraska coaches confident Keisei Tominaga can make big impact

Hoiberg introduced the 19-year-old as the “Japanese Steph Curry,” a sign of his confidence Tominaga will make a splash in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Popular rikishi Kotoshogiku and Gagamaru retire from sumo

Veteran ozeki Kotoshogiku hanging up his mawashi means there are now only four men in makuuchi still active who reached the sport’s top division before ...

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NFL to hold virtual Pro Bowl using Madden NFL 21

The Pro Bowl will play out on the EA Sports Madden NFL 21 video game after the real-life version of football’s all-star game was canceled.The ...

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Hunting licenses soar as virus-weary Americans head outdoors

Hunting was a big part of Zane Goucher's youth, when he pursued whitetail deer and ruffed grouse in the Maine woods with his father. He ...

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Japan loses friendly against Mexico in final match of 2020

Japan failed to capitalize on a dominant first-half showing.

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Dominic Thiem beats Rafael Nadal, reaches semifinals at ATP Finals

Thiem clinched a 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (7-4) win on his fifth match point in his first meeting with Nadal since the Australian Open quarterfinals in ...

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Some NBA players may not be available for Tokyo Olympics

The 2020-21 NBA schedule will feature a play-in tournament and an NBA Finals that could run all the way until July 22 — keeping some ...

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Takakeisho claims ninth win to stay tied for lead

The ozeki recovered from his Day 9 loss in a win over Myogiryu, while maegashira Shimanoumi also finished Tuesday at 9-1.

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No mandatory vaccine for Olympics, says IOC chief Thomas Bach

Athletes won't be required to take a coronavirus vaccine to compete at the Tokyo Olympics, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said Tuesday, adding that ...

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Hazmat suits on, star players out as Asian Champions League returns

Two-time winner Guangzhou Evergrande will have to do without star man Paulinho as the delayed Asian Champions League East returns this week with a heavy ...

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Critics question holding costly Tokyo Olympics amid COVID-19 pandemic

Although some say such feelings are unpatriotic or anti-social, a skepticism regarding the wisdom of holding the games is being seen in Japan.

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Pandemic-era Japan Series has more than title chance on the line

The migration of players, fans and officials across the country will serve as a test of Japan's ability to reduce the risk of coronavirus infection ...

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All-Star guard Chris Paul sent to Suns in blockbuster trade

Chris Paul holds a $44 million option for the 2021-22 season, a massive payday that may have kept some teams from trying to trade for ...

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Australian swimmer Shayna Jack banned two years in doping case

Australian swimmer Shayna Jack was banned for two years on Monday for accidental doping, with her sanction expiring days before the start of the Tokyo ...

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New Zealand’s Brent Impey quits as SANZAAR chairman

Brent Impey has quit as chairman of Southern Hemisphere rugby body SANZAAR, saying the four-nation organization is outdated and in urgent need of change.Impey, who ...

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Kim Ng ready to bear torch as baseball’s first female GM

The new Marlins hire has received congratulatory from former first lady Michelle Obama and women's tennis legend Billie Jean King.

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NCAA looking at centralized March Madness in Indianapolis

The University of Maryland-Baltimore County pulled off one of the greatest upsets in American sports history at the 2018 NCAA Tournament, knocking off Virginia to ...

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All Blacks drop to lowest point on world rugby rankings

After back-to-back losses to Australia and Argentina, New Zealand has dropped to third place on rugby’s ranking list, its lowest point since the ranking system ...

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Tennis hub to be centered in Melbourne for Australian Open

The Australian Open and all the regular regional leadup tournaments are set to be staged in Melbourne in January as organizers aim to minimize health ...

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Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu expects tough test against Mexico

Japan's friendly against Mexico on Tuesday should give the Samurai Blue a clear picture of where they stand in the world, manager Hajime Moriyasu said.The ...

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Floyd Mayweather returning to ring for February bout in Tokyo

Mayweather is no stranger to Japan, where he fought an exhibition match against MMA star Tenshin Nasukawa in December 2018.

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Tobizaru pulls off upset of ozeki Takakeisho on Day 9

Takakeisho opened with his customary pushing and thrusting attack, but Tobizaru held his ground despite a roughly 50-kg weight disadvantage.

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B. League All-Star Game to become two-day event

The first night of the All-Star event will feature a skills challenge, dunk contest and three-point contest. The All-Star Game will be played the next ...

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Cardinals stun Bills on Hail Mary in final seconds

DeAndre Hopkins knows that football fans might view his final, winning catch on Sunday as some sort of miracle. Even the players and coaches for ...

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Belgian racing pigeon fetches record price of $1.9 million

New Kim is worth her weight in gold and then some — actually much, much more.A wealthy Chinese pigeon racing fan put down a world ...

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Dustin Johnson dominates on way to first Masters title

His five-shot victory was the largest at the Masters since Tiger Woods won by 12 in 1997.

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Dominic Thiem gets off to winning start at ATP Finals

Thiem outlasted Stefanos Tsitsipas in a rematch of the 2019 final.

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Liverpool and England great Ray Clemence dies at 72

Ray Clemence, the England goalkeeper who won every major European and English title with Liverpool and Tottenham, has died. He was 72.The Football Association confirmed ...

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Emotional Lewis Hamilton equals Schumacher with seventh F1 title

Hamilton only had one title, with McLaren in 2008, when he replaced Schumacher at Mercedes in 2013.

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Takakeisho takes sole lead on Day 8 as Terunofuji picks up first loss

The last remaining ozeki had no trouble getting past Hokutofuji as the November Basho headed into its second week.

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Hawks rally past Marines, advance to Japan Series

SoftBank will aim to win its fourth straight national championship when they face the Central League champion Giants.

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South Korea’s Qatar clash in doubt after six players test positive

Six South Korea players and a member of the team's staff tested positive for the new coronavirus before their 3-2 defeat by Mexico in a ...

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Coronavirus crashes Olympic party for wrestler-coach couple

World 55-kg champion Mayu Mukaida had planned on marrying her long-time coach Shota Shidochi after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Former ozeki and 15-year makuuchi stalwart Kotoshogiku retires

Former ozeki Kotoshogiku, the oldest wrestler in sumo's top two divisions, has officially retired from competition and will take on the role of a toshiyori ...

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Dustin Johnson plays like No. 1 and seizes control at the Masters

Even without spectators in November, the Masters promised to deliver more drama with 10 players separated by a single shot going into a weekend filled ...

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Swimmer Ryan Lochte miffed at his times in return to racing

Ryan Lochte is mad, and that’s rare.The 12-time Olympic medalist known for his goofy smile and laid-back attitude was ticked off about his performances in ...

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Pumas post historic win against All Blacks after 13-month layoff

Some of the winning players had tears in their eyes. The losing coach called it historic, and that it was.Argentina shook off more than 13 ...

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Thomas Bach comes to Tokyo as cheerleader for next year’s Olympics

The IOC president will aim to reassure politicians and convince a skeptical public that the delayed games will indeed go on next July.

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BayStars settle on former ace Daisuke Miura as next manager

The Yokohama DeNA BayStars decided Saturday to name former ace pitcher and current farm team manager Daisuke Miura as the Central League club's next manager, ...

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Hawks pounce on Marines’ mistakes to move to brink of Japan Series

A win or a tie in Sunday's Game 2 will send SoftBank to its fourth straight Japan Series.

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Takakeisho, Terunofuji remain tied for lead on Day 7

Former ozeki Terunofuji stands out as Takakeisho's most formidable challenger among the remaining field.

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Vegalta ends 17-game winless run by stunning second-place Gamba

Shun Nagasawa grabbed a hat-trick against his former club as bottom-side Vegalta Sendai ended a 17-game winless run with a stunning 4-0 win away against ...

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Asian Champions League East resumes 8 months after coronavirus suspended

More than eight months since the Asian Champions League was suspended due to the coronavirus, the eastern zone finally resumes on Sunday with teams from ...

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Augusta National cuts ‘Incredible Hulk’ Bryson DeChambeau down to size

It was a very reassuring day at Augusta National.Turns out, the green jacket will not be draped over the biggest, strongest shoulders — not if ...

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Tokyo Samurai gradually changing face of Japanese basketball

The Tokyo Samurai squad, formed in 2014, is a unique presence on the Japanese youth basketball scene.

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Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas among four tied for lead at Masters

The buzz was back Friday at Augusta National, loud as ever.It wasn't from any of the patrons because they're not allowed in this most usual ...

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Beijing Olympic figure and speed skating test events canceled due to virus concerns

Beijing will no longer host the figure skating Grand Prix Final scheduled for December or the speed skating world championships in February due to the ...

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Japan beats Panama on Takumi Minamino’s second-half penalty

Liverpool striker Takumi Minamino scored a penalty as Japan secured a 1-0 win against Panama in a friendly at the Merkur Arena in Austria on ...

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Former ozeki Kotoshogiku to retire from sumo

The oldest active sekitori, or a member of the two upper divisions in sumo, Kotoshogiku made his debut in January 2002 and earned promotion to ...

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Marlins hire Kim Ng as first female GM in MLB history

She is believed to be the first female GM in the four major North American professional sports leagues, the Marlins said.

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Takakeisho and Terunofuji unbeaten heading into weekend

Takakeisho, the highest-ranked wrestler left in the tournament, easily defeated Kagayaki to stay a perfect 6-0.

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Sports officials seek help thwarting voyeuristic images of athletes

Japan Sports Agency Commissioner Koji Murofushi described the nonconsensual creation and distribution of sexualized images of athletes as "a problem that cannot be overlooked."

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Malaysia’s JDT withdraws from Asian Champions League

Malaysian champion Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) has withdrawn from the Asian Champions League as they are unable to travel to Qatar for the resumption of ...

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Sports at White House will remain changed, even with new president

The traditional Rose Garden ceremony for national championship winners, once a carefree event, has become politically divisive during Trump's term in office.

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World champion runner Salwa Eid Naser faces appeal in doping case

Women’s 400-meter world champion Salwa Eid Naser faced a new legal case Thursday that could see her banned before the Tokyo Olympics.Track and field’s Athletics ...

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Expectations rise as South Korea’s Son Heung-Min reports for duty

The Tottenham star will wear the national team kit for the first time on Saturday when the Taeguk Warriors face Mexico in Austria.

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Former Japan coach Brian Goorjian returns to Boomers for Tokyo Games

California-born Brian Goorjian will take the Australian men's basketball team to a third Olympics after he was hired as head coach of the Boomers on ...

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Braves’ Freddie Freeman, White Sox slugger Jose Abreu win MVP awards

As opening day finally approached, Freddie Freeman had far bigger concerns than perfecting his swing and practicing his scoops.Just being able to walk a few ...

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Lewis Hamilton poised for record-equaling seventh F1 title in Turkey

Having already broken the record for Formula One race wins, Lewis Hamilton can equal the mark for championship titles this weekend at the Turkish Grand ...

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Aussie, Kiwi clubs to meet in Super Rugby crossover in 2021

Clubs from Australia and New Zealand will stage a six-week trans-Tasman tournament next year following their respective domestic Super Rugby competitions.Rugby Australia on Friday confirmed ...

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German sports body condemns vandalism of Jewish memorial

The German Olympic Sports Confederation has condemned an act of vandalism against an outdoor exhibition highlighting Jewish sports stars in Bochum."This cowardly act is a ...

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Eagles appoint former big-leaguer Kazuhisa Ishii as manager

The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles have appointed general manager and former major league pitcher Kazuhisa Ishii as their new manager, the Pacific League club said ...

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J. League sets early January date for postponed Levain Cup final

The match between Kashiwa Reysol and FC Tokyo, originally scheduled for Nov. 7, was pushed back after Reysol suffered a coronavirus cluster infection early last ...

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Takakeisho maintains perfect start at November Basho

New ozeki Shodai withdrew from the meet on Thursday with an ankle ligament injury.

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Ski jumping World Cup events in Sapporo called off due to coronavirus

Four ski jumping World Cup events scheduled for January and February in Sapporo next year have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said ...

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T. League officials upbeat ahead of third campaign

Despite the the T. League being forced to open its third season behind closed doors due to COVID-19, officials are hoping to continue to expand ...

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Hope rises for Tokyo Games after gymnastics event sticks the landing

Tuesday also brought a small ray of hope for Olympic organizers, as drugmaker Pfizer Inc. announced its experimental COVID-19 vaccine was 90% effective per initial ...

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JFA to seek coronavirus quarantine exemption for soccer players

Japan Football Association President Kozo Tashima said Wednesday he will ask the government to relax coronavirus quarantine measures for players returning to the country from ...

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Soccer great Diego Maradona leaves hospital after brain surgery

Diego Maradona was released from a Buenos Aires hospital on Wednesday, just over a week after undergoing brain surgery, and will continue his recovery in ...

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New ozeki Shodai pulls out of November Basho with ankle injury

Newly promoted ozeki Shodai pulled out of the ongoing November Grand Sumo Tournament Thursday after injuring his left ankle in an earlier bout.Shodai, who was ...

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Packers QB Aaron Rodgers sees double standards in COVID-19 policy

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he sees double standards in the safety protocols the NFL has instituted as it tries to complete a ...

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Indians ace Shane Bieber, Reds’ Trevor Bauer win Cy Young Awards

Kenta Maeda, Yu Darvish place second in AL, NL voting.

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IOC President Thomas Bach to visit Tokyo to review Olympic preparations

Bach said in a news conference following an IOC board meeting that the possibility of canceling the summer games will not be on the agenda ...

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Ozeki Shodai sustains first loss of meet, aggravates injured ankle

Shodai suffered his first loss at the November Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday and appeared to further aggravate a left ankle injury, leaving his further ...

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Universities offer foreign wrestlers new path to pro sumo

Instead of struggling to land rare stable placements directly, foreigners are instead blazing a path to the pros through collegiate and amateur sumo.

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Former UCLA player Tatsuaki Shojima finds footing with Seagulls

The Tokyo native, who grew up in California, remained positive after missing out on the pros in the United States on the way toward earning ...

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Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson not ready for ceremonial Masters role

Tiger Woods is the defending Masters champion.That didn’t prevent one reporter from asking him about the possibility of serving as Augusta’s honorary starter some day, ...

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Doctor says Diego Maradona needs time and family support to recover

Diego Maradona’s psychologist Diego Diaz says the Argentine soccer hero is in a stable condition in a private health clinic where he is recovering from ...

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Kevin Cash and Don Mattingly win Manager of the Year awards

By the time Kevin Cash pulled Tampa Bay ace Blake Snell from the last game of the World Series, he had already been voted Manager ...

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English soccer chief quits after ‘unacceptable’ comments on race and sexuality

The head of English soccer abruptly resigned Tuesday within hours of making a series of offensive comments on race, gender and sexuality.Answering questions at a ...

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Hanshin pitching icon Kyuji Fujikawa calls it quits after 22 years

Hanshin Tigers pitching icon Kyuji Fujikawa brought down the curtain on his 22-year career Tuesday following his team's 4-0 loss to Central League champions the ...

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New Zealand locks in Super Rugby tournament for 2021

New Zealand Rugby has locked in dates for its domestic Super Rugby competition next year, adding a final in a likely boost to its strained ...

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Shodai endures attack from Takayasu on Day 3 of November Basho

Both Shodai and fellow ozeki Takakeisho, the two highest-ranking wrestlers left in the competition, remained undefeated after Tuesday's bouts.

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Argentina itching to join Tri-Nations fray against All Blacks

Having spectated as Australia and New Zealand traded blows in the opening weeks of the Tri-Nations, Argentina is the prospect of joining the fray on ...

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Japan women’s coach Tom Hovasse looks to unearth new talent at camp

The Akatsuki Five's first meeting in nine months offers the American coach a look at players who might not have made his Olympic roster if ...

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Olympic officials eye test events after successful gymnastics meet

The International Gymnastics Federation reported no infections from Sunday's four-nation competition, giving a boost to officials working on delivering the postponed Tokyo Games.

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Done deal: NBA to come back on Dec. 22 with 72-game season

It’s official: The NBA is coming back Dec. 22.The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association announced Monday night that they’ve struck a deal on ...

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Ozeki Asanoyama pulls out of November meet

The announcement leaves just two wrestlers at sumo's second-highest rank in the basho, which began Sunday.

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Notre Dame mandates virus testing after football celebration

University of Notre Dame students are now subject to mandatory coronavirus testing with stricter penalties if they leave town before getting their test results after ...

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic turning Milan back into title contenders

Zlatan Ibrahimovic said last season that if he’d been at AC Milan from the outset the Rossoneri would have won the title. He could be ...

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PL-champion Hawks wrap up regular season with win

The Pacific League champion Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks moved into the postseason on a high on Monday, wrapping up the regular season with a 6-2 thumping ...

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Terunofuji takes down ozeki Asanoyama on Day 2

Terunofuji (2-0) is marking his return to the sanyaku ranks, the three below yokozuna, for the first time in 17 tournaments.

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Top League moves big-name season opener to National Stadium

The Japan Rugby Top League announced Monday it will go back to the future by moving its Jan. 16 season opener to the National Stadium, ...

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Marines punch NPB’s final postseason ticket

The Chiba Lotte Marines are in, the Seibu Lions are out and the NPB postseason is set.Lotte punched its ticket with a win over the ...

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Hayato Sakamoto reaches 2,000-hit mark with real chance for run at 3,000

Gaining entry into the 2,000-hit club is usually among the final chapters in most players’ careers. For Yomiuri Giants star Hayato Sakamoto, though, reaching one ...

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Grieving Josh Allen shines as Bills rout Seahawks

Josh Allen set aside his grief over the death of his grandmother to enjoy one of the most productive games of his three-year career.Though Allen ...

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Leicester ends on top after weekend of changing leaders in Premier League

With a trio of unfamiliar leaders, what lightheartedly became "Stop The Count” weekend in the Premier League ended with Leicester on top.

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Hideki Matsuyama’s rally falls short with second-place finish in Houston

Matsuyama tallied seven birdies in a blemish-free round to climb six spots up the leaderboard.

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Nationals invite Biden to throw out first pitch on opening day

The Washington Nationals are making their pitch to President-elect Joe Biden.The Nats have invited Biden to toss out the ceremonial first ball next season on ...

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Urawa wins era-ending Nadeshiko League title

Urawa Reds defeated Ehime FC 5-1 on Sunday to clinch the last Nadeshiko League first-division championship before Japan's new professional women's soccer competition launches next ...

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‘King Kohei’ Uchimura highlights Friendship and Solidarity meet

Thirty athletes representing four nations participated in the event at Yoyogi National Gymnasium, which served as a test for virus countermeasures ahead of next year's ...

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Ozeki trio open November Basho with wins

Takakeisho, Asanoyama and Shodai were all victorious during Sunday's Day 1 action at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Teenager Reo Yasunaga powers Yokohama FC to win over Vissel

Yokohama FC overcame an early deficit to beat Vissel Kobe 2-1 in the J. League first division Sunday thanks to an injury-time winner from 19-year-old ...

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Kitakyushu to host both gymnastics world championships in 2021

The southern city of Kitakyushu will host the 2021 Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) announced on Sunday, becoming the ...

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Hayato Sakamoto becomes 53rd player to reach 2,000 hits in Japan

The Yomiuri star's first-inning double made him the second-youngest player to achieve the milestone.

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No. 4 Notre Dame sacks No. 1 Clemson in overtime

When Clemson's desperate attempt to convert a fourth-and-forever ended in a scrum, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book tossed his helmet as he sprinted onto the ...

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Dave Rennie realistic but ‘excited’ after Wallabies stun All Blacks

Tri Nations Series host Australia got its first win of the competition with an impressive performance in Brisbane on Saturday.

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Austin Cindric steamrolls to first NASCAR championship

Austin Cindric charged on fresh tires to his first NASCAR championship with a gutsy overtime drive Saturday to win the Xfinity Series finale at Phoenix ...

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Keita Endo scores in Bundesliga debut before leaving with injury

Midfielder Keita Endo scored in his Bundesliga debut with Union Berlin on Saturday before coming off the pitch with an injury in the first half ...

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Alex Morgan makes Tottenham debut for first match in 15 months

Supported by her baby daughter in the stands, American superstar Alex Morgan made her debut in English soccer on Saturday.Morgan came on as a substitute ...

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Jin Boyang defends Cup of China title

Two-time world bronze medalist Jin Boyang used strong jumps to win the free skate on Saturday and defend his title at the Cup of China.The ...

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With no yokozuna, ozeki trio are in November spotlight

With injury forcing two yokozuna out of the upcoming November Grand Sumo Tournament, the three ozeki wrestlers will take the spotlight in the final 15-day ...

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Kohei Uchimura ready for one-day gymnastics event in Tokyo

When Kohei Uchimura heard he’d tested positive for COVID-19, the three-time Olympic gold medalist was shocked.“When I was first told I was positive, I didn’t ...

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No blooms, no fans, no roars make this Masters like no other

Golf's annual rite of spring is now two weeks before Thanksgiving. And without its patrons, the cathedral of golf will never be quieter.

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Ritsu Doan taken off Japan roster for upcoming friendlies

Arminia Bielefeld midfielder Ritsu Doan has been removed from the national team roster ahead of Japan's upcoming friendlies in Austria, the Japan Football Association said ...

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Tigers slugger Justin Bour heads home to U.S., not expected to return to team

Hanshin Tigers lefty slugger Justin Bour, who joined Nippon Professional Baseball in December, has returned to the United States the Central League club said Saturday.The ...

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Rakuten pitcher Yuya Kubo to retire after 2020 season

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles right-hander Yuya Kubo will end his 18-year career as a professional baseball player at the end of the season, the Pacific ...

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Primoz Roglic increases Spanish Vuelta lead before decisive test

Defending champion Primoz Roglic extended his Spanish Vuelta lead before the final competitive stage after earning some precious bonus seconds at the finish of Stage ...

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France’s Antoine Dupont wins Six Nations’ best player award

Scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has become the first Frenchman chosen as the Six Nations Championship's best player, the tournament said Friday.The 23-year-old Dupont headed a shortlist ...

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Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer calls for patience at Manchester United

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer urged the club’s leadership to "look at the bigger picture” and avoid being too reactionary following two disappointing losses ...

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Red Sox bring back Alex Cora as manager

The Boston Red Sox are bringing back Alex Cora, rehiring the manager who led them to the 2018 World Series title less than a year ...

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Justin Turner will not be disciplined by MLB for returning to field

Justin Turner will not be disciplined by Major League Baseball for coming onto the field last week to celebrate the World Series title with his ...

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Rafael Nadal rallies to set up semifinal showdown with Alexander Zverev

Nadal's victory also ensured Diego Schwartzman the last slot at the ATP Finals.

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Southampton rises to top in England for first time in 32 years

Since opening with back-to-back losses, including a humiliating 5-2 thrashing at home by Tottenham, the Saints have won five of their six games.

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NBA players approve plan to start season on Dec. 22

The National Basketball Players Association voted Thursday to support the notion of starting this coming season on Dec. 22, the date that the league has ...

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Saudi Arabia to host Formula One night race in Jeddah in 2021

Saudi Arabia will host a Formula One grand prix for the first time next year with a night race on the streets of the country's ...

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Verdict in landmark Russian doping case expected this year

A verdict in the landmark doping case that could strip Russia of its identity at the Olympics is expected within two months, the Court of ...

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Tokyo Olympics organizers call time on lavish IOC hospitality

Sports officials used to free food, alcohol and other perks may be disappointed as Tokyo 2020 looks to reduce its costs.

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Diego Maradona to remain in hospital following surgery: doctor

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona is to remain in hospital for several more days to undergo treatment following surgery to remove a blood clot on ...

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Yokozuna Hakuho withdraws from November Basho

The 44-time champion has been unable to recover from his August knee surgery and will miss a second straight grand tournament.

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FIFA aims to regulate soccer agents, shine light on fees

Aiming to open player agents to more scrutiny, FIFA said Thursday it wants to publish lists of their clients and how they earn fees that ...

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Italy earmarks $1.2 billion for Milan-Cortina Olympics infrastructure

A wide swath of northern Italy will benefit from more than $1 billion in infrastructure development that the government has signed off on to improve ...

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Rising Yokohama FC teen Koki Saito to join Belgian club Lommel

Yokohama FC forward Koki Saito will move to Belgian second-division side Lommel at the end of the season, club sources said Thursday.The 19-year-old Saito is ...

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Healthy yokozuna Hakuho looks ready to reclaim throne

The Miyagino stable man is in position to extend his championship record and pick up an incredible 45th Emperor’s Cup.

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Bubbles provided game-changing lessons during coronavirus era

There was no magic bullet in the NBA or NHL bubbles: Masks were worn, hand sanitizing was stressed constantly and social distancing was required.

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Takumi Minamino, Takefusa Kubo included in Japan squad for upcoming friendlies

The Samurai Blue will face Panama on Nov. 13 and Mexico four days later.

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Yokozuna Kakuryu to miss November Basho with back injury

The 35-year-old Michinoku stable wrestler withdrew from the July meet with a right elbow injury and sat out the September event with a back problem.

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United and PSG suffer setbacks in Champions League

As two of the wealthiest and proudest clubs in Europe, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain expect to be contenders to win the Champions League.Both lost ...

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Rafael Nadal reaches milestone 1,000th victory in empty stadium

Nadal is only the fourth man to reach 1,000 wins.

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Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes gets back to football after election day

Mahomes was a major factor in turning Arrowhead Stadium into a polling place.

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Levain Cup final postponed after Reysol cluster infection spreads

The decision by the J. League was made after 10 more Kashiwa players and staffers tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.

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Sumo stables housed in older structures becoming rare sight

The demolition of the Izutsu Beya stable building, one of the more run-down in the sport, got underway Wednesday.

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Diego Maradona has successful surgery for bleeding on brain

Diego Maradona has had successful surgery for possible bleeding on his brain less than a week after his 60th birthday."It was all successful and it ...

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Concerns grow over timing of Asian Champions League

The tournament was split in half because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Political activism replaces practice, games in U.S. sports world

Just past noon on Election Day, after casting her vote where the NBA’s Wizards and NHL’s Capitals play, Mary Pittman exited through one of the ...

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Springboks to stick with SANZAAR

In a statement Wednesday, SANZAAR said South Africa will rejoin the southern hemisphere alliance from next season.

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International gymnastics meet to provide insight into coronavirus control at Olympics

The one-day event at Yoyogi National Gymnasium will likely be viewed as a test of Tokyo's capability to safely hold an international sporting event.

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Wales manager Ryan Giggs denies assault allegations

Wales manager and Manchester United great Ryan Giggs has denied "all allegations of assault" of his girlfriend Kate Greville after being arrested following reports of ...

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Ex-Japan handball player Daisuke Miyazaki arrested for alleged assault

Former Japan handball player Daisuke Miyazaki was arrested on Monday for allegedly assaulting a woman at a hotel in Nagoya, investigative sources said.The 39-year-old Miyazaki, ...

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Voice of long-running fan podcast gets call-up for Levain Cup final

Ben Maxwell, founder of "The J-Talk Podcast," will be behind the microphone for the English-language broadcast of Saturday's clash between Reysol and Tokyo.

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New 76ers president Daryl Morey: Embiid, Simmons can work together

The question has followed the 76ers for three years, and for each game Joel Embiid fails to keep his conditioning issues under control and Ben ...

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Yu Darvish and Kenta Maeda among finalists for 2020 Cy Young Award

The two are aiming to become the first Japanese pitcher to claim the prestigious award.

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Reysol manager Nelsinho tests positive for coronavirus

The Brazilian coach is expected to miss Saturday's Levain Cup final against Tokyo at the National Stadium.

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Rugby finances devastated by coronavirus, says World Rugby CEO

Brett Gosper described the global governing body of rugby union as a "central bank," providing funds to unions more severely affected by the loss of ...

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CONCACAF Champions League to finish at U.S. site in December

CONCACAF intends to finish its 2020 Champions League in a centralized U.S. location starting Dec. 15 and 16.Three quarterfinals of the club championship of North ...

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Hiroto Kyoguchi contracts coronavirus, WBA title bout canceled

WBA light flyweight super champion Hiroto Kyoguchi has contracted the novel coronavirus, the Japan Boxing Commission said Monday, and his world title bout on Tuesday ...

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Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence just wanted to play, now he must watch

Trevor Lawrence just wants to play.All he can do for now is watch.The star quarterback of the nation's top-ranked college football team has joined millions ...

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Sam Mewis scores to help Man City retain Women’s F.A. Cup

Just when it really mattered, the routine Sam Mewis worked on at Manchester City with teammate Alex Greenwood in the days before the F.A. Cup ...

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Three-team race for final spot in Pacific League Climax Series down to wire

There is only one race of real consequence remaining in this NPB season and it’s still too close to call.

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Russia takes battle against doping ban to court

Russia will attempt to overturn its four-year ban from international competition this week in the latest chapter of a long-running and controversial saga over state-sanctioned ...

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Lewis Hamilton wins Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Runaway championship leader Lewis Hamilton overcame a sluggish start to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday for a record-extending 93rd Formula One victory.Hamilton ...

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Gareth Bale lifts Tottenham to victory with first goal since returning to club

It's taken more than seven years but Bale was Tottenham's match-winner again.

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Steelers shut down rival Ravens to improve to 7-0

The Pittsburgh Steelers roared from behind to remain the lone unbeaten team in the NFL.

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Japanese soccer legend Kengo Nakamura to retire

After his miraculous comeback from an ACL injury sustained last year, the former J. League MVP will hang up his boots at 40.

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Unbeaten Naoya Inoue KOs Jason Moloney in bantamweight title fight

Naoya Inoue defended his IBF and WBA bantamweight world titles by knocking out Australian challenger Jason Moloney in the seventh round of their fight in ...

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New York Marathon canceled, but runners persist on their own

Although the event was canceled due to COVID-19, participants will still be able to earn a medal by completing the distance while using a smartphone ...

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