Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin confirms retirement after season

The NHL's all-time goals leader with 929, Ovechkin said he made the decision over the summer.

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Liverpool match looms but Man City will know what to expect at Anfield

City faces a hostile reception at Liverpool on Sunday.

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Daryz races to second straight Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe crown

Daryz is the first two-time winner since Enable in 2017 and 2018 and first colt to achieve the feat since Alleged almost half a century ago.

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Argentina prepares to say final farewells to superstar Lionel Messi

The farewell against Benin at Buenos Aires' Monumental stadium ends an international career spanning more than two decades.

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England routs Croatia as nation attempts to move past World Cup heartbreak

It was the sort of vibrant attacking performance that England fans hoped for at the World Cup, and Tuchel believes the lessons have been learned.

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South Korea lifts gloom around soccer team with Asian Games gold

Japan was looking to win gold for the first time since 2010 and was coached by Go Oiwa, who will take over the senior national team after next year's Asian Cup.

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Munetaka Murakami powers White Sox to victory in Game 1 of ALDS

The White Sox have won three consecutive games to begin their postseason.

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