Experts split about whether Brewers’ sweep of Dodgers will impact MLB labor talks

In their first proposal in May, MLB owners asked for a hard cap of $245.3 million and a payroll floor of $171.2 million. The players have long opposed any form of salary cap.

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Tomoki Kameda loses chance to fight for title after opponent becomes ill

The fight scheduled for Las Vegas was called off on Saturday, hours after Figueroa lost his crown on the scales Friday by failing to make weight.

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More Olympics may be spread out as Games’ scale grows larger

International Olympic Committee officials hailed the most recent Milano Cortina Games as a success, despite early concerns over the first spread-out Winter Olympics that had venues scattered over 22,000 kilometers.

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Gianni Infantino apologizes for mistakes as England and Germany question leadership

Infantino said he had apologized during the closed meeting for mistakes in communicating and consulting over the now-abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise project.

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NFL pouring resources into flag football ahead of sport’s looming Olympic debut

Flag football has emerged as a key piece of the NFL's global strategy.

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AFC open to postponing Asian Cup as attacks in Saudi Arabia disrupt sports calendar

A strike on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300.

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Formula One to return to Africa in ‘early 2030s’ in Rwanda

Rwanda has been chasing a Grand Prix for years, having already used football, basketball and other sports to enhance its image and attract investment.

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