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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Ticket prices for World Cup final soar near $10K

After the get-in price dropped as low as $6,636 on ⁠Monday, the three-day average rebounded to $7,612 by Friday morning.

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Japan’s young players impress coach Eddie Jones at Nations Championship

Jones used the tournament to test several young players, including some who are still in college.

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Britain’s Josh Kerr shatters men’s mile world record that had stood since 1999

The 28-year-old Briton ran a time of 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds.

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