Japan soccer legend 'King Kazu' signs for new team at 58

"My passion for football hasn't changed, no matter how old I get," the former Japan international said in a statement issued by Fukushima United.

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Tiger Woods turns 50 with competitive future in question

It remains to be seen when Woods might make his return to the links as he continues to recover from a seventh back surgery.

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Nikola Jokic exits with knee injury as Heat handle Nuggets

Jokic had his left knee hyperextend on impact, ‍and he went straight to the ground in pain before hobbling gingerly to Denver's locker room at intermission.

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Malinin eyes three Olympic Games as Milano Cortina looms

Earlier this month, Malinin won his third consecutive Grand Prix Final in record-setting fashion in Japan.

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Carlsen claims sixth world rapid chess title in Qatar

Carlsen had a frustrating second day in Doha, after which he pushed away a camera while leaving the venue.

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Red Bull winning over diehard fans as energy drink giant injects life in Omiya Ardija

As Red Bull expands its soccer empire, the energy drink giant has faced some resistance from diehard fans. But not in Japan.

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Texans reach playoffs as Ravens win to stay in hunt

The Texans (11-5) stretched their win streak to eight games, while the Chargers (11-5) lost for only the second time in nine contests.

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