Roger Goodell reiterates NFL’s support for Black community

New York – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated the league’s support for players fighting for racial justice and protesting police violence.Citing a police officer shooting ...

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Vegalta transfers women’s team to title sponsor Mynavi

Vegalta Sendai will transfer ownership of its women’s side to sponsor Mynavi, the J. League club announced Monday, in a decision intended to protect the ...

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Nuggets edge Jazz to complete comeback from 3-1 down

Lake Buena Vista, Florida – Jamal Murray helped a heartbroken Donovan Mitchell off the floor for a handshake and hug, a show of respect between ...

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Ryotaro Meshino joins Portuguese club Rio Ave on loan from Man City

Berlin – Portuguese first-division side Rio Ave announced Tuesday they have acquired Japanese midfielder Ryotaro Meshino on loan from Manchester City.Rio Ave, who finished fifth ...

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Government panel to discuss border control plans for Olympics

A government panel tasked with taking measures against the coronavirus for the Tokyo Games will discuss border controls, anti-virus countermeasures at venues and its plans ...

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Yankees’ Masahiro Tanaka earns first win of season

New York – Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball near the head of pinch-hitter Michael Brosseau while closing out his first save ...

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Barcelona wants face-to-face meeting to change Lionel Messi’s mind

New York – Barcelona is banking on a face-to-face meeting with Lionel Messi to try to convince him to stay.Talks with Messi’s father, who is ...

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