In likely farewell, Yamamoto dazzles one last time for Buffaloes fans

There was a simple reason Orix Buffaloes manager Satoshi Nakajima put his complete faith in Yoshinobu Yamamoto with the season on the line and the ace pitcher coming off the worst start of his career.

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Avispa tops Urawa in Levain Cup final for first major title

Avispa Fukuoka won the first major title in club history on Saturday by beating Urawa Reds 2-1 in the J. League YBC Levain Cup final.

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Luis Suarez reportedly set to join Inter Miami

Inter Miami are continuing with their Barcelona reunion plan, as forward Luis Suarez is set to join the Major League Soccer club ahead of next season, according to an ESPN report on Friday.

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All Blacks captain Sam Cane to join Suntory

All Blacks captain Sam Cane will join Japanese club Suntory for the 2024 season, New Zealand Rugby said Friday, but will still be available to play internationals next year.

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Rangers down Diamondbacks in Game 5 for first World Series title

Bruce Bochy could hardly keep the smile off his face, his new gray T-shirt drenched in some form of liquid from his team's clubhouse celebration.

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NHL and union discuss on-ice safety after player's death in England

The National Hockey League and the union representing its players have been in contact regarding further safety measures after a player in Britain's Elite Ice Hockey League died when an opposing player's skate blade cut his neck.

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Bobby Knight, basketball coach known for trophies and tantrums, dies at 83

Bobby Knight, one of college basketball’s signature coaches and a singular personality renowned for his tempestuousness and hubris, qualities that helped bring him to the pinnacle of his sport and also tainted his success, died Wednesday at his home in Bloomington, Indiana. He was 83.

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