Jose Mourinho begins second stint with Real Madrid on mission to topple Barcelona

The 63-year-old coach said he is more mature now, although he insisted he is not "more boring."

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Outspoken Fever guard Sophie Cunningham says WNBA needs bold commissioner

Cunningham said the vision of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert doesn't mesh with moving the league forward.

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Nick Kyrgios suspended after testing positive for cocaine

Kyrgios said he made no excuses but painted a picture of a player struggling with the twilight of his career, citing the mental toll of recent injuries.

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LIV CEO says circuit facing ‘very compressed timeline’ to secure funding deal

With the Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrawing its support after the end of the current season, LIV faces an uncertain future that could involve filing for bankruptcy.

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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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