Russians, Belarusians set to return at taekwondo world championships

The IOC issued recommendations last week for athletes from the two countries to return to international competition.

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Endeavor and WWE join forces to create live-combat tag team

Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel and WWE boss Vince McMahon are betting that traditional TV companies and video-streaming giants will continue to pay top dollar for ...

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Daniil Medvedev turns attention to clay after dominant run on hard courts

Daniil Medvedev could be forgiven for a little wishful thinking after confirming his status as the current king of the hard courts by winning the ...

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LSU overcomes Caitlin Clark and Iowa to win first national title

Louisiana State University blew past Iowa and national player of the year Caitlin Clark 102-85 to win the coveted women's NCAA collegiate basketball crown on ...

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Kodai Senga strikes out eight to win MLB debut with Mets

All eight of his strikeouts came on his best pitch, which has been called a "ghost fork"

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Paris to make Olympic history with men’s artistic swimming debut

Only women have competed since the sport, formerly known as synchronized swimming, was added to the Olympic program in 1984 in Los Angeles.

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Koya Yuruki brace helps J1 leader Kobe ease past Kyoto

Kobe, which welcomed back Andres Iniesta as an unused substitute, is top on 15 points following its fifth win from six games this season.

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