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LeBron, 40, says he wants to finish his career with the Lakers
The player said his exit would come before he felt he could no longer compete "at…
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Djokovic says Murray is bringing fresh ideas as new coach
The Paris Olympics champion is planning a busier schedule in 2025, after his world ran…
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Guardiola relieved at much-needed win in 500th game
Manchester City won for the first time in five league games to climb to a provisional …
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MLB teams making pitches to Roki Sasaki
The pitcher is expected to sign with a club soon after the opening of the 2025 interna…
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How Anrie Chase went from a Fukushima high school to playing against Real Madrid
Just three years ago, the Stuttgart defender was still playing for Shoshi High School …
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Chargers clinch playoff berth with dominating win over Patriots
Ladd McConkey caught eight passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns and Derwin James had…
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Kyrgios says tennis' integrity 'awful' in wake of Sinner and Swiatek doping cases
"The tennis integrity right now, and everyone knows it, but no one wants to speak…
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Diamondbacks and pitcher Corbin Burnes agree to six-year, $210-million deal
The contract reportedly is for six years and $210 million, but Burnes has the right to…
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Swiatek feared more negative public response after failed doping test
Swiatek tested positive in an out-of-competition sample in August but the ITIA, which …
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Dodgers voice Stephen Nelson paves way for Japanese Americans in media
Nelson strongly believes representation matters in media and is aware that he might be…
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Liverpool powers to seven-point lead in Premier League
Liverpool's comeback lifted it well clear of second-placed Chelsea, which was defe…
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Jets QB Aaron Rodgers deflects questions about future with Jets
The Jets would absorb a $49 million dead cap hit if they release or trade Rodgers this…
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JFA hopes Nils Nielsen's international focus leads Nadeshiko Japan back to glory
Nils Nielsen was officially unveiled as the new Nadeshiko boss at a packed news confer…
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka hungry for more success in 2025
Despite her rise through the ranks to become the player to beat heading into 2025, Sab…
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Chiefs secure AFC top seed with win over Steelers
The defending Super Bowl champions will now have a first-round bye and home-field adva…
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New Nagoya arena won't ease sumo's ticket crunch
A shiny new arena in Nagoya will seat 17,000 but capacity won't be nearly that hig…
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Postecoglou says Spurs 'need to reinforce' in transfer window
Spurs have been hit by injuries and suspensions during the past month, but Postecoglou…
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Questions emerge about data used by China to defend against doping allegations
The finding raises more questions about explanations from China and WADA as to why eli…
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Djokovic has sights set on more glory as Swiatek returns under doping cloud
As doubts grew over Djokovic's motivation and ability to take down the new guard a…
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Christmas Day games on Netflix to help NFL expand global reach
Two games will be available to almost all of Netflix's more than 270 million inter…
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Players on edge after Sinner, Swiatek doping cases
Time out of the game to serve or fight a doping ban means a loss of income for players…
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For baseball fans, 2024 brought The Summer of Shohei Ohtani
The superstar was the center of attention for almost a full calendar year during a sea…
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Mbappe back from 'bottom' as Real Madrid downs Sevilla
"We can see on the pitch that I click better with my teammates and now we're …
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Wind halts Vonn comeback as St. Moritz super-G called off
After three postponed starts the race was in danger of overrunning its broadcasting sl…
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'Perfect start' for ski great Vonn on World Cup return
Vonn left the sport in 2019 after a series of major injuries but she has been free of …
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Rickey Henderson, baseball’s flamboyant ‘Man of Steal,’ dies at 65
Henderson holds the MLB career record for stolen bases with 1,406 — a mark unlikely to…
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Australian Open to provide platform for pickleball from 2025
Melbourne Park's Court 3 will transform into pickleball central from Jan. 24-26 ne…
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Tsunoda loses out in Red Bull's F1 reshuffle
A flurry of Red Bull announcements culminated on Friday with 20-year-old Isack Hadjar …
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Japan Rugby League One plays leading role through tough days in Japanese rugby
At the JRLO’s official 2024-25 season kickoff press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 9, the…
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Spurs' Ange Postecoglou defends style after reaching League Cup semifinals
Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou bristled at suggestions he should tone down his side…
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Sammy Sosa and Cubs set to reconcile after slugger apologizes for "mistakes"
Sosa, beloved among Cub fans during his 13 years with Chicago, has remained distant fr…
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Lawson officially replacing Perez at Red Bull F1 team
The move means that the more-experienced Yuki Tsunoda will stay with the RB team for t…
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Mikaela Shiffrin's status for remainder of season in doubt after injury
The 29-year-old American has been sidelined since suffering a punctured abdomen on Nov…
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Jets' draft pick Kevin He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign pro contract
The Jets selected the Beijing-born player in the fourth round, 109th overall, of the 2…
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Red Bull set to replace Sergio Perez with Liam Lawson, not Yuki Tsunoda
The move comes after Red Bull saw its run of consecutive constructors' championshi…
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Kyrgios to team up with Djokovic for Brisbane International doubles
The pair have developed a friendship after once being at loggerheads. from Sports - …
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Kanto misses out yet again as Ritsumeikan wins the Koshien Bowl
Panthers claim victory in thrilling contest, but challenges abound for Japanese gridir…
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WNBA to host first regular-season game outside the United States
The announcement comes amid rapid expansion for the top-flight North American league. …
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Sofia Goggia makes victorious return with super-G victory at Beaver Creek
The weekend at Beaver Creek capped a remarkable return to competition for Goggia, who …
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Freddie Freeman's World Series walk-off home run ball sells for $1.56 million
Freeman delivered one of the most iconic moments in World Series history with his walk…
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Daizen Maeda strikes decisive blow as Celtic wins Scottish League Cup
The start of the match was briefly delayed due to flares in the stadium, and there wer…
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Bucks beat Hawks to reach NBA Cup final against Thunder
Greek star Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to spark the Bucks o…
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Man City boss Pep Guardiola says no regrets over contract extension
Following a series of disappointing Premier League performances, City finds itself in …
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Lindsey Vonn hopes comeback gets her to 2026 Olympics
The 40-year-old American had retired in February 2019 citing the physical toll the spo…
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Cubs acquire star OF Kyle Tucker from Astros
In return, the Astros received infielder Isaac Paredes, right-handed pitcher Hayden We…
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Inoue world title fight off after Goodman suffers cut in training
Sam Goodman, the mandatory challenger for Inoue's WBO and IBF titles, needed four …
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Yankees’ post-Juan Soto plan has a powerful echo
The Yankees began their pivot away from Juan Soto by reaching an eight-year, $218 mill…
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Juan Soto hoping to build dynasty with Mets
Mets fans are eager to see their team end a World Series championship drought that str…
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IOC presidential hopeful Morinari Watanabe calls for changes in marketing strategy
Watanabe is one of seven candidates running to lead the IOC. from Sports - The Japan…
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Juan Soto signs record 15-year, $765 million contract with Mets
"This is a seminal moment in franchise history," Mets owners Steve and Alex …
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NFL trio brace for physical toll of playing three games over short period
"It's a unique situation," said Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who shared that …
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Saudi Arabia awarded 2034 FIFA World Cup despite human rights concerns
FIFA also confirmed that Morocco, Spain and Portugal will be joint hosts of the 2030 W…
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Leclerc on top as F1 test wraps up 2024 season
Leclerc tested Pirelli's 2025 tyre compounds, doing 134 laps and setting a best ti…
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Sabalenka named WTA Player of the Year
After successfully defending her Australian Open trophy in January, Sabalenka won the …
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45-day negotiation window begins as Marines post Roki Sasaki
The right-handed flamethrower has until 10 p.m. (JST) on Jan. 24 to sign with an MLB t…
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Former England assistant Steve Holland set to coach Yokohama F. Marinos
Media reports said Holland would take charge of Yokohama ahead of the new J. League se…
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Lando Norris aiming for F1 drivers' title after leading McLaren to team crown
It was McLaren's first title of any sort since Lewis Hamilton's first drivers&…
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Vissel Kobe defends J1 championship after roller-coaster title race
The defending champions cruised past Shonan Bellmare 3-0 at home thanks to goals from …
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U.S. skate stars Malinin, Glenn sweep Grand Prix Final titles
Madison Chock and Evan Bates claimed ice dance gold to make it a clean sweep for the U…
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German skaters Hase and Volodin defend Grand Prix Final gold
Former world champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan took silver with 206.71.…
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Newcomer Kai Asakura aims to dethrone Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 310
Asakura, a 31-year-old from Japan, is a two-time Rizin bantamweight champion. from S…
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American skater Amber Glenn tops Japanese rivals at ISU Grand Prix final
Glenn took a narrow lead over Japan's Mone Chiba in the short program. from Spor…
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Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts honored by city of Naha
Roberts, who was born in the city, was presented the award by Mayor Satoru Chinen on T…
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Pioneer soccer journalist Hiroshi Kagawa dies at 99
Kagawa covered a total of 10 FIFA World Cup tournaments, starting with the 1974 event …
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Japan Sumo Association to hold tourney in London next year in rare overseas event
The announcement means the world's top professional sumo wrestlers will be competi…
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Japan's Premier League pioneer, Junichi Inamoto, retires at age 45
Inamoto became a national hero when he scored twice at the 2002 World Cup on home soil…
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Rui Hachimura's criticisms of Japan Basketball Association cause a stir
The JBA has said that there was "miscommunication" between it and the Los An…
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Tiger Woods has 'long way to go' after latest back surgery
Woods hasn't played since he missed the cut at the British Open in July. from Sp…
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Barca boss Flick rues missed chances, urges players to be more clinical
The team seems to have hit a brick wall as it has picked up only one point in its last…
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Liverpool players prepared to 'go to war' for each other: Van Dijk
The captain believes the mentality within the squad is a crucial factor in its recent …
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Trailblazing Olympic fencer Peter Westbrook dies at 72
Westbrook was the first first African American and Asian American to win a medal in fe…
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Man City boss Pep Guardiola laughs off taunts from Liverpool fans
Guardiola, the Spaniard who has ripped up the record books since arriving at City, is …
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Novak Djokovic eager to challenge tennis' new stars for Grand Slam titles
After winning three of the four Grand Slams last year, the 37-year-old endured a dry s…
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FIA president tells drivers to stick to racing amid questions about organization
In an interview ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, the Emirati suggested the dri…
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Arne Slot says Liverpool came 'close to perfection' in win over Manchester City
The Reds beat Pep Guardiola's side 2-0 to take a nine-point lead in the Premier Le…
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