FIFA launches Arsene Wenger-led global coaching, talent project

FIFA launched a global program led by Arsene Wenger on Friday to help close the gap on Europe’s dominance in soccer by improving coaching and ...

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Capitals star Alex Ovechkin moves past retired legend Mark Messier on NHL’s career goals list

Crowds seldom give loud ovations to opposing players. Alex Ovechkin isn’t just a regular opponent.Ovechkin scored two goals and moved into eight place on the ...

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Former IAAF chief Lamine Diack attends court hearing

Lamine Diack, the former head of track and field’s world governing body, returned to court in Paris on Friday for questioning over bribery charges and ...

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Southampton’s Maya Yoshida agrees to play for Sampdoria on six-month loan

Southampton defender Maya Yoshida has agreed to join Serie A club Sampdoria on loan for the rest of the season on Friday, the final day ...

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Keisuke Honda signs with Brazilian club Botafogo

Former Japan international Keisuke Honda posted a short video of himself on his Twitter account on Friday, saying in Portuguese he is joining Brazilian club ...

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Curtis Granderson retires after 16 seasons

Three-time All-Star outfielder Curtis Granderson announced his retirement Friday after 16 seasons in the major leagues.Granderson played for seven teams. He was an All-Star for ...

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Dominic Thiem outplays Alexander Zverev to reach first Australian Open final

Locked in an even-as-can-be Australian Open semifinal, Dominic Thiem looked up at his guest box, patted his belly and stuck out his tongue, as if ...

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