Japan splits two opening matches against China in Davis Cup qualifying round

Japan broke even in its first two singles matches against China on Friday, the first day of the 2019 Davis Cup qualifying round.Taro Daniel won ...

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Newcastle breaks bank as transfer window closes

The January transfer window shut in Europe’s leading leagues at 11 p.m. GMT on Thursday, with Newcastle United’s signing of Miguel Almiron the biggest deal ...

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All-Star Nolan Arenado, Rockies agree to $26 million deal to avoid arbitration

Nolan Arenado produces big numbers whether he steps into the batter’s box or up to the negotiating table.The All-Star third baseman and the Colorado Rockies ...

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Takuro Miuchi, Frederic Michalak offer tentative support for League of Nations

Former Japan captain Takuro Miuchi and ex-France flyhalf Frederic Michalak welcomed World Rugby’s proposed “League of Nations” but cautioned Thursday issues such as player burnout ...

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Snowboarding queen Chloe Kim aims to soar at Princeton

Snowboarder Chloe Kim has long been in a class by her herself in the lofty subjects of double corks and front-side twists.Soon, instead of defying ...

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LeBron returns from 17-game injury absence, leads Lakers to OT triumph over Clippers

LeBron James looked like his old self, even if he wasn’t feeling like it after his first game since Christmas.James had 24 points and 14 ...

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Fourth-ranked Gonzaga pummels BYU for 28th straight conference road victory

Brandon Clarke scored 23 points and Rui Hachimura added 20 to lead No. 4 Gonzaga to a 93-63 win over BYU on Thursday night.Clarke and ...

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