Germany hosts Euro 2024 draw as contenders wait to learn fate

The draw for Euro 2024 takes place in the port city of Hamburg on Saturday, when France, England and the other leading contenders will learn the path to potential continental glory that awaits them next summer.

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Eagles to release pitcher Anraku over workplace abuse

The Rakuten Eagles will release pitcher Tomohiro Anraku after investigating troubling allegations of harassment against him, the Pacific League club's president, Masayuki Morii, said Thursday.

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After difficult F1 season, Hamilton admits to self-doubt

Lewis Hamilton has admitted to moments of self doubt after the 38-year-old Mercedes driver's second successive Formula One season without a win.

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Last-gasp effort keeps Urawa alive in Asian Champions League

The defending champion Urawa Red Diamonds stayed alive in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday after retiring striker Jose Kante scored a 90th-minute winner to sink China's Wuhan Three Towns.

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England's Farrell to skip Six Nations to prioritize mental health

England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations after deciding to take a break from international rugby "to prioritize his and his family's mental well-being."

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Sapporo left out as IOC signals 2030 and 2034 Games hosts

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday named Salt Lake City, Utah, as its preferred host for the 2034 Winter Olympics, extinguishing Sapporo's hopes of hosting the games.

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Kirishima takes Emperor’s Cup and yokozuna hopes from Takakeisho

Like ships that pass in the night, the yokozuna promotion hopes of ozeki pair Takakeisho and Kirishima briefly intersected on the final day of the November tournament.

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