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Football
/ 2 years agoWomen’s Euro will be wide open says England boss Wiegman
England boss Sarina Wiegman has played down her side’s role as leading contenders to win next month’s Women’s European Championship, insisting...
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Football
/ 2 years agoReal Madrid begin La Liga defence at promoted Almeria
European champions Real Madrid will kick off the defence of their La Liga title away to promoted Almeria in August, while...
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English Premier League
/ 2 years agoNewcastle sign England keeper Pope from Burnley
Newcastle signed England goalkeeper Nick Pope from Burnley in a deal worth a reported £10 million ($12 million) on Thursday. Pope...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoNigeria reverses international basketball withdrawal
Nigeria’s government on Thursday reversed a decision to stay away from international basketball for two years on account of a long-drawn...
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Athletics
/ 2 years agoUS athletics great Felix extending legacy beyond track
Seven-time Olympic athletics champion Allyson Felix’s farewell season is about more than medals, even if it does yield one last trip...
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Football
/ 2 years agoGerman trans footballers ‘can play for male or female teams’
The German Football Association (DFB) announced Thursday it is changing its rules to allow transgender, intersex and non-binary players to choose...
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More sports
/ 2 years agoSwahili smash for Osaka’s new venture
The name of Japanese tennis ace Naomi Osaka’s new venture Hana Kuma has raised eyebrows in Africa — as the term...
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Bundesliga
/ 2 years agoDortmund on verge of signing Haller as Haaland replacement
Ajax forward Sebastien Haller flew to Germany on Thursday to complete a medical check before signing with Borussia Dortmund as a...
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More sports
/ 2 years agoSerena Williams’ comeback cut short by Jabeur injury
Serena Williams’ return to tennis action has been cut short after doubles partner Ons Jabeur withdrew from the Eastbourne tournament because...
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Football
/ 2 years agoOkan Buruk appointed Galatasaray coach
Ex-Turkey midfielder Okan Buruk has been appointed coach of his former club Galatasaray on a two-year deal, the Istanbul side announced...