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Nils Nielsen's vision for Nadeshiko Japan comes to life at SheBelieves Cup
The remarkable achievement has brought about a renewed optimism among the fanbase, as …
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Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky dies at age 88
Spassky, who took French nationality in 1978, was the 10th World Chess Champion, holdi…
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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich addresses team, will not return this season
Popovich suffered what the Spurs called a mild stroke on Nov. 2 just five games into t…
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For Tour de France, foreign starts make financial sense
The Barcelona start will be the 27th non-French starting location since the Tour first…
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Famed artist Takashi Murakami partners with MLB for Tokyo Series
The new collection includes t-shirts and sweatshirts adorned with Murakami’s signature…
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani set to make spring debut against Angels
Ohtani was injured stealing second base during the Dodgers' victory in Game 2 of t…
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Maeda scores twice as Celtic rout Aberdeen to extend lead at top
Normal service was resumed at Celtic Park with Maeda taking his tally for an impressiv…
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Postecoglou backs 'elite' Son after Tottenham star's slump
Ahead of Wednesday's clash with Manchester City, Tottenham boss Postecoglou said t…
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Mercury and Team USA icon Diana Taurasi retires after 20 seasons
Taurasi is a three-time WNBA champion, two-time Finals MVP and the league's all-ti…
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Japan seeks answers after Asia Rugby suspends vice president
Asia Rugby said Kensuke Iwabuchi had been suspended "in line with Asia Rugby prin…
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Tanaka scores in Leeds' late-show win over Sheffield United
Ao Tanaka headed into the top corner two minutes from time to spark delirious scenes a…
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Hamilton’s move to Ferrari opens new possibilities
The driver is hopeful that an eighth world championship will be within his sights once…
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France's Antoine Dupont looking ahead to blockbuster showdown against Ireland
France trails Ireland by three points in the Six Nations standings. from Sports - Th…
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Mikaela Shiffrin earns historic 100th World Cup victory
Shiffrin won the slalom, finishing 0.61 seconds ahead of second-place Croatian Zrinka …
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani faces live pitching for first time since surgery
According to multiple reports, Ohtani saw 32 pitches Sunday from Dodgers pitchers and …
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Japan's Forever Young wins world's richest race
Forever Young passed Romantic Warrior 50 meters from the post to claim victory. from…
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Russian teen Mira Andreeva makes WTA history with title in Dubai
After ousting three Grand Slam winners, including second-seeded Iga Swiatek, en route …
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Roki Sasaki surprises Dodgers teammates with marriage news
Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki surprised teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on…
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Canada beats U.S. to win 4 Nations tournament filled with political tension
The taut action on the ice mirrored the geopolitical tensions bubbling in North Americ…
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Swallows employee who portrayed popular mascot Tsubakuro dies
Tsubakuro was a ubiquitous presence at Jingu Stadium since his debut in 1994. from S…
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Mina Tanaka scores twice Japan crushes Australia in SheBelieves Cup opener
In the later match, Catarina Macario scored her first national team goal in nearly thr…
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Victor Wembanyama expected miss remainder of regular season with blood clot
The announcement brings a premature end to another outstanding campaign by Wembanyama.…
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Real Madrid and PSG power into Champions League last 16
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat trick for Madrid, while PSG cruised to a 7-0 victory. fro…
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WTA stars express concern after Emma Raducanu's incident with 'fixated' fan
Iga Swiatek, the current world No. 2, believes the tour did the right thing, and ackno…
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Shota Imanaga honored to be named Cubs' opening day starter for Tokyo Series
Imanaga is expected to oppose countryman Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers in the firs…
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Eddie Jones hails Japan 'tour of a lifetime' with Wales, Ireland games
Jones has made an underwhelming start since returning for his second stint as Japan co…
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Bayern edges out Celtic to reach Champions League last 16
Alphonso Davies scored in injury time to make the score 1-1 on the night and clinch th…
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Canada downs Finland to set up ice hockey grudge clash against U.S.
Canada's players said Monday they were relishing the chance of another crack at th…
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For the Mets, Kodai Senga is the ultimate X factor
It’s easy to forget just how good the right-handed Senga was in the last several month…
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British Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas to retire at end of season
Thomas won the Tour de France in 2018, after securing gold for Britain in the team pur…
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Nolan Arenado reports camp with Cardinals 'ready to go play ball'
"I'm back, and I'm ready to go play ball," Arenado told reporters on…
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U.S. President Donald Trump attends Daytona 500
"This is your favorite president," Trump told the drivers in a radio message…
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Former volleyball star Kana Oyama gives lecture on athletes' menstruation
She urged students to consult a gynecologist if they notice any unusual symptoms. fr…
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Adam Silver happy with NBA despite Draymond Green calling league 'boring'
Silver said he likes where the NBA is at, even with a surge in 3-point shooting. fro…
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World No. 1 Sinner accepts three-month doping ban after settlement with WADA
Sinner's ban began Feb. 9 and will end on May 4, and he can return to training on …
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani throws first bullpen session of spring
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has said Ohtani could face live hitters in March and coul…
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Ichiro to donate personal collection to Hall of Fame
Suzuki wants "to follow in the footsteps of Hank Aaron and Tom Seaver," two …
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LGBT surfer Tyler Wright to compete in UAE after assurances of safety
The WSL confirmed last year it would add Abu Dhabi to the pro surfing calendar for the…
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Vissel hoping for J. League three-peat as rivals aim to spoil party
Sanfrecce Hiroshima has come back stronger and is one of the clubs that can spoil Viss…
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Holland wins first game in charge of Marinos
Steve Holland is in his first job since stepping down following England's defeat t…
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Could Ukraine be the next nation to produce a yokozuna?
The amateur powerhouse is starting to make its presence felt in professional sumo. f…
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Lakers sign Ukrainian 7-footer Len to join Doncic and LeBron
A rescinded trade for Mark Williams left the Lakers needing a big man to play alongsid…
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Fox attracts a record 128 million viewers for the Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles’ easy win over the Kansas City Chiefs became the most-watched …
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Mao Asada sets out to safeguard the future of Japanese skating
Mao Rink Tachikawa Tachihi, a project that involved the three-time world champion, has…
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Djokovic 'almost 100%' after injury, aiming for 100th title in Doha
The 24-time Grand Slam champion retired due to a hamstring injury in his semifinal aga…
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'Just not ready' — Tiger Woods pulls out of Torrey Pines tournament
His decision to play came just days after Woods announced his mother, Kultida, had die…
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Super Bowl LIX kicks off with Trump and Swift in attendance
The Super Bowl in New Orleans' Superdome has attracted a star-studded crowd that i…
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Mbappe secures Real Madrid derby draw against Atletico
Kylian Mbappe scored in his first Madrid derby to secure a 1-1 draw in a tense clash a…
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Anthony Davis dominant in Dallas debut
Anthony Davis impressed in his Mavericks debut with 26 points and 16 rebounds, but an …
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Trump plans Super Bowl visit after years of tumult with the NFL
Donald Trump plans to attend the Super Bowl, making him the first sitting president to…
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LeBron James scores 42 as Lakers hold off Warriors
James also grabbed a season-best 17 rebounds to go with eight assists and six 3-pointe…
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Chiefs eye first three-peat, Eagles out to avenge Super Bowl LVII loss
The Chiefs' run of good fortune has led to a sentiment among fans and media that s…
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Mets set to retain Pete Alonso on two-year $54 million deal
Alonso reportedly turned down a three-year offer from the Mets before accepting the tw…
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Manchester City’s troubles spread from Premier League to politics
After years of dominance, this season Man City is regularly losing matches. But it is …
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Warriors reportedly land Heat's Jimmy Butler in multi-team trade
Butler has agreed to a new two-year, $121 million extension with the Warriors through …
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Olympics on horizon as China hosts Asian Winter Games
The Games crucially come just a year ahead of the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. …
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Doncic hungry for titles after shock Lakers trade
Doncic said the prospect of playing alongside LeBron James for arguably the NBA's …
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Neymar homecoming is reminder of promise unfulfilled
Last week, 12 years on, he returned to first club Santos — Neymar the celebrity with u…
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Once Manchester United's golden boy, Marcus Rashford's run ends in divorce
Rashford appeared to have the world at his feet when he signed a new five-year contrac…
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NFL boss Roger Goodell sees big potential for overseas Super Bowl
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell rates New Orleans as the perfect Super Bowl host but en…
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Star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka looking to revive glory days with Giants
Masahiro Tanaka is one of the most recognizable faces in Japanese baseball, but sighti…
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Aston Villa signs Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United
Villa moved to bolster its attacking options after selling Colombia striker Jhon Duran…
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Mavericks defend stunning move to send superstar Luka Doncic to Lakers
In his first reaction to the move, Doncic on Sunday thanked Mavericks fans and looked …
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Sizzling McIlroy captures PGA Pebble Beach title
Rory McIlroy delivered an overwhelming performance on the back nine to earn a two-stro…
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Lakers reportedly land Luka Doncic in blockbuster that sends Anthony Davis to Mavs
The Lakers and Mavericks have sent the NBA world into a frenzy with the deal involving…
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Reigning champion Al-Ain faces must-win clash as Asian Champions League resumes
With just two points from six matches in the league phase of the competition, Al-Ain s…
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Japan fights back to beat Britain in Davis Cup qualifiers
Kei Nishikori clinched the victory by topping Billy Harris 6-2, 6-3. from Sports - T…
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