Asian soccer rift deepens as AFC president responds to criticism from Qatar

In an unusually forthright letter, the Bahraini administrator also slammed the Qatari federation's decision to prioritize "technicalities" over the defense of the sport.

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Rodri eager to “feel that excitement again” after move to Barcelona

Barcelona said the 30-year-old has signed a deal that will run until 2030, bringing an end to one of the longest-running transfer sagas of the summer.

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Bryson DeChambeau among players making contingency plans amid LIV Golf uncertainty

LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil is scheduled to hold a news conference on Wednesday, with the league reportedly facing a Sept. 1 deadline to secure funding to continue in 2027.

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Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League

Zion Suzuki has had to overcome costly mistakes and racist abuse on the way to becoming the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history.

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Rodri arrives at Barcelona to complete ‘dream’ move

Spain's World Cup-winning captain is signing a contract with the La Liga champions as one of the transfer sagas of the summer draws to its conclusion.

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Scottie Scheffler walks away with dominant FedEx St. Jude win

Scheffler is the world's No. 1 golfer, but this marked ​his first victory since January.

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Former pitcher Tommy John, known for surgery that saved careers, dies at 83

Current Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is just one of the MLB pitchers who has undergone Tommy John elbow ligament reconstruction surgery.

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