Charismatic Keegan wore his heart on his sleeve, on and off the pitch

The former England forward, who has died of cancer at 75, combined charisma and impulsive passion with an ability to score the goals that mattered.

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Australian Open to limit cheap tickets after crowding problems

A spike in attendances in recent years has contributed to ​long ​queues to access courts and ​raised concerns about a declining ⁠fan experience.

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Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated 2 million on World Cup parade

Players passed around the gleaming World Cup trophy and waved to their adoring supporters, some lining balconies, others on top of bus stops.

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Rintaro Sasaki and NPB face separate challenges as slugger chooses to sign with Marlins

For Sasaki, a more direct path to MLB is worth the risk of grinding it out in the U.S. minor leagues, as opposed to starting in Japan, where he would be a big name.

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World Cup’s U.S. makeover leaves soccer facing battle for its soul

FIFA embraced elements of the U.S. sporting model with enthusiasm.

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Ryan Fox birdies No. 18 to cap comeback win at Open Championship

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (67) and hometown favorite Tommy Fleetwood (68) tied for fourth at 7 under. ​Scheffler was the defending champion.

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Spain tops Argentina in extra time to win World Cup final

Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the game in the second half ⁠of extra time.

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