Parkour group urges IOC to keep sport out of Olympics

Organizers of the sport of parkour urged the IOC on Tuesday to reject adding the obstacle course-style street-running event to the 2024 Paris Olympics because ...

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Spanish soccer player receives threats after protest against Diego Maradona

A soccer player from a women’s lower-division team in Spain has received threats after protesting against Diego Maradona.Paula Dapena, who plays for club Viajes Interrias, ...

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Lewis Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Sakhir GP

Hamilton woke up Monday morning with mild symptoms and was then informed that a contact prior to his arrival in Bahrain had subsequently tested positive.

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Young players propel Liverpool into C hampions League knockout stage

Jurgen Klopp could count on his kids to see injury-depleted Liverpool through in the Champions League.A first European goal from Curtis Jones secured a 1-0 ...

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MLB launches wood-bat league for draft-eligible prospects

Major League Baseball is creating a minor league for top eligible prospects leading to the summer draft.The wood-bat MLB Draft League is launching with five ...

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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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