Remembering the wrestlers who rarely make the headlines

The quiet retirement of Tsurugisho is a reminder that sumo's rank-and-file veterans deserve more recognition for the pain, sacrifice and resilience their careers demand.

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Wizards pick AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall in NBA draft

The Wizards tabbed Dybantsa ⁠over Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who had a checkered college season at Kansas. The Utah Jazz then selected Peterson second overall.

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Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova gets four-year ban for refusing drug test

Marketa Vondrousova's suspension will end on June 21, 2030, when ​the two-time Grand Slam finalist from the Czech Republic ‌will be ‌30 years old.

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Boy’s speech inspires Samurai Blue at World Cup

Head coach Hajime Moriyasu said he "almost cried" when he realized that his team's efforts were encouraging children living far from Japan.

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Lamine Yamal-inspired Spain cruises past Saudi Arabia

Spain leads the group with four points in the standings while Saudi Arabia has one.

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Cape Verde on mission to take fairy-tale run at World Cup into knockout round

Cape Verde, ranked 63rd in the world, will head into its final Group H game against Saudi Arabia knowing that victory will secure passage into the next round.

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Serena Williams to return to singles competition at Wimbledon

The announcement that the 44-year-old mother of two will ⁠play singles will provide a massive storyline for the Grand Slam.

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