International Olympic Committee eases restrictions on Russia

The move will see Russian athletes back in many international competitions including Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers

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Daichi Kamada signs new deal with Crystal Palace

Kamada, who scored twice for Japan during the World Cup, is expected to join Crystal Palace after taking some time off after the tournament.

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Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk slams IOC move to lift Russia’s suspension from Olympics

"I just want to go ⁠out there and hopefully beat every single Russian I play in the Olympics, and that's it," Kostyuk said.

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MLB pitching great Verlander to retire after 2026 season

Verlander returned to the Tigers this season on a one-year, $13 million contract.

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Cavs agree on Mitchell deal as LeBron watches

Mitchell said after being eliminated from the playoffs by the eventual champion New York Knicks that he had "unfinished business" trying to bring another NBA crown to Cleveland.

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Messi inspires Argentina great escape over Egypt, Swiss advance

Enzo Fernandez nodded in a sensational winner in the second minute of time added on to finally break Egypt's resistance.

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Muchova downs Osaka to set up Gauff semi

The evenly-matched ​pair had a 3-3 head-to-head record coming into the tie and both produced ‌high quality ‌tennis despite sizzling temperatures on Court One.

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