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DraftKings shares slump after NCAA proposes college prop bet ban

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DraftKings shares tumbled on Wednesday after National Collegiate Athletic Association President Charlie Baker announced he is pushing to ban college proposition betting, a popular type of side wager that allows gamblers to bet on an event…

Saturday, Mar 16

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Asian Tour rising above splintered golf's 'turmoil,' says CEO Cho

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Golf is in "a bit of turmoil," Asian Tour boss Cho Minn Thant admitted on Saturday, but the circuit's decision to partner with upstart LIV had "worked out well" for players.

Wednesday, Mar 13

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Talks between PGA Tour and Saudi fund 'accelerating'

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PGA Tour chief Jay Monahan said Tuesday talks with the Saudi Arabian backers of LIV Golf were "accelerating" but was tight-lipped on how the proposed joint venture between the two bodies would work.

Tuesday, Mar 12

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Four nations to face more stringent testing ahead of Games, says AIU

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Athletes from Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Portugal will face more stringent out-of-competition (OOC) testing to be eligible for the Paris Olympics as their national testing programs are not sufficient, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said…

Thursday, Mar 7

Collegian Misho Nishikawa helps Samurai Japan top Team Europe

Japan's national team beat Team Europe, a selection of European stars, 5-0 on Wednesday in the first of the teams' two-game exhibition series with a lot of help from college star Misho Nishikawa.

Tuesday, Feb 27

Tough domestic league behind North Korea's soccer success

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North Korean soccer has been competitive in international play despite having fewer chances to face other national teams due to limited diplomatic ties.

Wednesday, Feb 14

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Buffaloes drawing record camp crowd amid recent run of success

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The Pacific League champion Orix Buffaloes have attracted a record number of spectators to their spring camp, backed by strong results in recent years and other efforts to boost their popularity.

Thursday, Feb 1

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Formula One rejects Andretti's bid to join circuit

Formula One has blocked U.S. outfit Andretti's bid to join the circuit, citing concerns over the team's level of competitiveness, the organization announced Wednesday.

Thursday, Jan 25

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JFA condemns online abuse of Japan goalkeeper keeper Zion Suzuki

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Japan Football Association President Kozo Tashima on Wednesday condemned online abuse directed at Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki while he has been playing at the Asian Cup in Qatar.

Monday, Dec 18

Mets owner hosts Yamamoto for dinner in recruitment pitch

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New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has hosted Yoshinobu Yamamoto for dinner at his home as part of the team's aggressive pursuit of the star Japanese pitcher, U.S. media reported Sunday.

Saturday, Dec 16

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South Korea's Lee promises to impress San Francisco Giants fans

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South Korean center fielder Jung Hoo Lee joined the San Francisco Giants on Friday after signing a six-year deal worth $113 million, vowing to impress fans from the start.

Thursday, Dec 14

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Hawks agree to deal with suspended slugger Yamakawa

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The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have agreed to a deal in principle with Hotaka Yamakawa, a three-time Pacific League home run leader who was suspended for much of the 2023 season by the Seibu Lions after being accused of sexual assault, club…

Wednesday, Dec 13

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WTA boss Steve Simon to leave role as CEO but stay on as exec

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WTA boss Steve Simon will relinquish his position as CEO but remain as executive chairman following the appointment of his replacement, the governing body of women's tennis said Tuesday as it announced an organizational restructure.

Friday, Dec 8

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Kewell a possibility after Muscat steps down from Marinos

Kevin Muscat has stepped down as coach of Yokohama F. Marinos, the club said, with reports on Friday linking fellow Australian Harry Kewell to the job.

Friday, Dec 1

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McIntosh topples Ledecky in U.S. Open 400m free

Canadian teen Summer McIntosh clocked a meet-record 3 minutes 59.42 seconds to win the 400m freestyle at the U.S. Open ahead of American distance great Katie Ledecky.

Sunday, Nov 19

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Australia gains crucial experience at Asia tourney in Tokyo

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Team Australia lived in the present at the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome last week.

Saturday, Nov 18

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Japan routs Australia in Asia Professional Baseball Championship

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Samurai Japan will take an undefeated record and a lot of momentum into the final of the Asia Professional Baseball Championship on Sunday night.

Tuesday, Oct 24

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DAZN and Sky retain Italian Serie A rights in $4.8 billion deal

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DAZN and Sky will keep the rights to screen live Serie A matches in Italy for the next five seasons after Italian clubs on Monday approved bids worth at least €4.5 billion ($4.8 billion), league officials said.

Wednesday, Oct 11

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U.K. and Ireland to host Euro 2028; Italy and Turkey awarded Euro 2032

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The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland will cohost Euro 2028, while Italy and Turkey will be joint hosts of the 2032 tournament, UEFA announced on Tuesday.

Tuesday, Oct 3

FIA approval moves Michael Andretti a step closer to Formula One

Michael Andretti's bid to enter Formula One with a new 11th team moved a step closer to the starting grid on Monday after the sport's governing body gave its approval and passed the application on to the commercial rights holders.

Sunday, Sep 24

China opens Hangzhou Asian Games with dazzling ceremony

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China's President Xi Jinping opened the COVID-delayed 19th Asian Games in the Eastern city of Hangzhou during a spectacular and at times raucous ceremony on Saturday, which organizers hope will lift the mood in a nation struggling with an…

China hosts esports’ biggest moment with Tencent at the wheel

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China scythed nearly $600 billion off Tencent Holdings' market value in its crackdown on tech and gaming. Now the country is betting on its biggest company — and professionalized video games — to help restore some national pride.

Thursday, Aug 17

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'Blind Side' couple responds to Michael Oher's lawsuit

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Lawyers for the Tennessee couple who took in former NFL star Michael Oher as a teenager on Wednesday denied accusations they had cheated him out of earnings from the Oscar-winning movie about his life.

Sunday, Aug 13

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Yuto Horigome thrills in Street League Skateboarding's Japan debut

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Street skateboarding’s growth as a mainstream professional competition could be seen on full display at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena on Saturday, with Street League Skateboarding (SLS) holding court in Japan for the first time in its 13-year…

Friday, Aug 11

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Lionel Messi poised to take Major League Soccer to 'new level'

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Lionel Messi could significantly raise the profile of Major League Soccer (MLS) and the game as a whole in the United States, experts said, with the Argentine forward's move to Inter Miami drawing attention from across the globe.

Wednesday, Jul 26

Game publisher Capcom sees 1,200% gain over decade

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The company’s shares are up by a third this year, outpacing the broader Tokyo market and capping off a remarkable 1,200% surge over the past ...

Tuesday, Jul 25

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The problem with X? Meta, Microsoft, hundreds more own trademarks to new Twitter name.

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Billionaire Elon Musk renamed the social media platform as X on Monday, unveiling a new logo: a stylized black-and-white version of the letter.

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Protests rock Israel as it passes curbs on some Supreme Court powers

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The amendment limits the Supreme Court's powers to void some government decisions the court deems "unreasonable."

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Taxi firm’s hydrogen cell experience highlights fuel’s pitfalls

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It’s not that there’s anything wrong specifically with the cars, good looking midsized sedans with Lexus-level luxury. Rather, it’s the high cost of hydrogen.

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Twitter turning into X is set to kill billions in brand value

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Musk’s move wiped out anywhere between $4 billion and $20 billion in value, according to analysts and brand agencies.