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China says US boycott of Winter Olympics naked political provocation China threatens countermeasures if the US boycotts the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
The Biden administration is expected to announce a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, a move China considers "a naked political provocation."
President Joe Biden said last month that he... |
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Persian Gulf Pro League: Esteghlal 0-0 Persepolis The Persian Gulf Pro League Iranian football giants Esteghlal and Persepolis have played out a blank draw at an empty Azadi stadium.
After an uneventful first half it was Persepolis who came out a bit livelier in the second, introducing a couple of threats through Vahid Amiri, yet he failed to convert.
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Boxer Lopez branded sore loser in online roasting after humbling Kambosos loss Teofimo Lopez (left) lost his lightweight title © AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
Fans and fighters have roasted boxer Teofimo Lopez for his poor sportsmanship after the American fighter surrendered his unified lightweight championship to unheralded Aussie George... |
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Football icon Ronaldinho faces threat of new arrest Former Brazil star Ronaldinho © Christian Hartmann / Reuters
Barcelona and Brazil legend Ronaldinho could be arrested again after reports from his homeland claimed he has until December 1 to straighten out alimony payments to his ex-fiancee.
The 2002 World Cup winner was given the warning earlier... |
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AFC finals: Al-Hilal beats Pohang Steelers to win record title Al-Hilal have become the most successful Club in the AFC Champions League, after their 2-0 win over South Koreas Pohang Steelers saw the Saudi side lift the trophy for a record 4th time.
With both sides having ruled the continent on three occasions, Al-Hilal took the first step towards making history,... |
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Messi gives his verdict on Ronaldo at Man United Lionel Messi (right) has watched old friend Cristiano Ronaldo at Man United © Albert Gea / Reuters
Lionel Messi has discussed his future, Cristiano Ronaldo’s time at Manchester United, his favorites for the Champions League and the impact he expects new boss Xavi to have at Barcelona.
Both... |
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Messi, Ronaldo and Salah on shortlist for FIFA Best Mens Player award Paris St Germain forward Lionel Messi, Manchester Uniteds Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpools Mohamed Salah are among the 11 players shortlisted for The Best FIFA Mens Player award, the world governing body said on Monday.
The trio are joined by last years winner Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich,... |
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Lyon-Marseille match abandoned after Payet hit by bottle from stands Marseilles Dimitri Payet reacts after being injured by an object thrown by a Lyon supporter - Copyright Credit: AP
A Ligue 1 football match between Lyon and Marseille was abandoned after a player was hit on the head by a bottle of water hurled from the stands.
Marseille midfielder Dimitri Payet... |
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Man arrested after basketball star, 23, suffers brain hemorrhage in nightclub attack Corey Manigault, pictured playing for New Mexico Lobos in 2020 © Brian Losness / USA Today Sports via Reuters
A man has reportedly been charged with attempted murder after being arrested for an alleged vicious attack outside a nightclub that has left a basketball star on a ventilator and injured... |
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Tyson Furys dad makes drugs test claim about Jake Paul John Fury has made claims about Jake Paul (pictured) © ClixTV / AP
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has been accused of refusing drug testing by the father of his next opponent, Tommy Fury - the brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson.
The unbeaten novices are set to meet in Tampa on December... |
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Wife of Barcelona icon files for divorce as scandal of womens star attacked with iron bar takes new twist Eric Abidal is set to split with his wife according to reports. © Reuters / AFP / Instagram @kheirahamraoui
Hayet Abidal, wife of former Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal, has filed for divorce from the ex-French international as claims emerged of infidelity and links to the attack on female... |
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Email raises concerns about fate of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai The boss of womens tennis has cast doubt on an email posted on Chinas media purportedly from tennis star Peng Shuai, saying it "only raises my concerns as to her safety."
Steve Simon, chairman of the WTA, said in a statement that he had a "hard time believing" the email was written by Peng, who... |
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ATP Finals: Djokovic tops Ruud in straight sets The world number 1, Novak Djokovic has begun his bid for a 6th ATP Finals title, after defeating Casper Ruud of Norway 2 sets to love in the Green Group.
The Serbian ace, who arrived in Turin in form, by clinching his record-breaking 37th ATP Masters 1000 crown in Paris, faced some resilience by the... |
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NBA: Philadelphia 76ers 109-115 Toronto Raptors The Philadelphia 76ers have suffered their 3rd loss in a row after going down 115 to 109 against the Toronto Raptors at home.
The 76ers took the opener with a 3-point margin, and went on to widen the gap to 5 in the second quarter, leading 57-52 at the intermission. But, the 2019 NBA Champions regrouped... |
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World Cup qualifiers: Iran 2-1 Lebanon In a nerve-racking match-up in Group A of the AFC Asian qualifiers, Iran have claimed a dramatic 2-1 away-win over Lebanon to stay well-on-course for a 6th appearance at the World Cup.
Iran fell behind in the 37th minute, when a long-cross somehow found its way to Soony Saad at the far post, and he... |
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Fans, protesters gather outside stadium as Tokyo Olympics conclude As Tokyo doused its Olympic flame in a closing ceremony on Sunday (August 8), crowds gathered outside the National Stadium to capture a glimpse of the event before it came to an end.
Despite heavy security and government guidance, people gathered outside the Olympic Stadium in the capital to watch... |
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Tearful Messi confirms he is leaving Barcelona, in talks with PSG Lionel Messi wept on Sunday as he bade farewell to his boyhood team FC Barcelona and confirmed he was talking with French club Paris St Germain over a possible move.
The 34-year-old Argentines emotional news conference followed Barcas announcement last week that it could no longer afford him after... |
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Messi to leave Barcelona after new deal falls apart Argentina football star Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona after 21 years following a breakdown in contract negotiations.
According to a statement issued by the club, the new deal fell apart on Thursday. As a result, Messi will now not sign a new contract and will leave the club.
The Argentine stars... |
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Belarusian athlete Timanovskaya safe & secure in Tokyo after refusing to fly home as Polish & Czech officials offer help Kristina Timanovskaya spent Sunday night at a Tokyo airport hotel. © Reuters
Belarusian athlete Kristina Timanovskaya is "safe and secure" after spending Sunday night in a Tokyo airport hotel, following her refusal to fly back to her homeland amid an escalating Olympic row, officials have said.
Timanovskaya,... |
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Persepolis claim IPL title for fifth successive time Persepolis have been crowned champions of Iran for a 5th time in a row, after securing a 2-0 win at Paykan.
The red army launched the fireworks early on, with Mehdi Abdi tapping in from a low cross by Mehdi Torabi, after just 8 minutes of play.
Ahmad Nourollahi gave Persepolis a breathing space with... |
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Tokyo Olympics: Novak Djokovic suffers loss to Alexander Zverev Novak Djokovics bid for the Golden Slam is over after his dream of lifting the Olympic title were crushed by a 2 sets to 1 loss to an inspired Alexander Zverev.
The Serbinator seemed to be well in command of the semi-final tie, when he raced to a 6-1 win in the opener.
But Zverev recovered from... |
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Positive Covid test for US pole vault star Sam Kendricks sends ENTIRE Australian athletics team into isolation at Olympics The positive test for US pole vaulter Sam Kendricks had implications for the Australian team. © USA TODAY Sports / AFP
American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks will be forced to miss the Olympics after testing positive for Covid, with the knock-on effect sending the entire Australian track and field... |
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Tokyo Olympics: Chinas Shi Zhiyong gets world record, wins Gold Chinas Shi Zhiyong has won Gold in the 73 kilogram weightlifting event after smashing his own world record.
The 27-year-old, who had also won Gold in Rio 2016, broke all three Olympic records in snatch, clean and jerk, and total. He lifted 166 kilograms in snatch and 198 kilos in clean and jerk.
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Brazil defeat Peru 1-0 to qualify for Copa America final Brazilian players celebrate after winning their Conmebol 2021 Copa America football tournament semi-final match against Peru at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 5, 2021. (AFP)
Argentina and Colombia will play the other semifinal with only Lionel Messis team expected to... |
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Djokovic rolls into Wimbledon quarters with Garin thrashing Novak Djokovic has advanced to Quarter-finals of Wimbledon, after hammering Cristian Garin of Chile in straight sets.
The Serbian Ace, who is targeting a record-equaling 20th Grand Slam Title, and his 6th in Wimbledon, kept his opponent at bay in the 1st set, finishing it 6-2. The Chilean, however,... |
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Euro 2020: England beat Germany to book place in quarter-finals Access to the comments Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Germany - Copyright Andy Rain/AP
England have beaten Germany at Wembley to progress to the quarter-finals of Euro 2020.
A match-up always highly anticipated - and usually won by Germany - saw England win in the knockout stages of the European Championships... |
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Ukraine score late in extra time to beat Sweden at Euro 2020 Access to the comments Ukraines Artem Dovbyk scores his teams winning goal during the Euro 2020 round of 16 match between Sweden and Ukraine at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Tuesday, June 29, 2021. - Copyright Robert Perry/Pool Photo via AP
Ukraine had reached the round of 16 at the European Championship with two losses... |
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Belgium edges Portugal, reaches quarterfinals at Euro 2020 Access to the comments Belgium players celebrate winning 1-0 as Portugals Cristiano Ronaldo, 7, reacts after their Euro 2020 round of 16 match at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain, June 27, 2021 - Copyright Jose Manuel Vidal/ Pool via AP
Belgium stopped Cristiano Ronaldo on one end, and had just enough attacking... |
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Czechs beat Netherlands 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals Access to the comments Czech Republics Tomas Holes, right, scores his sides first goal during the Euro 2020 round of 16 match with Netherlands in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, June 27, 2021. - Copyright Bernadet Szabo/ Pool via AP
Once the Oranje were shown red, it all went the Czech Republics way.
So much so that someone... |
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Euro 2020: Belgium crush Russia; Finland upset Denmark Belgiums forward Romelu Lukaku (L) celebrates with Belgiums defender Thomas Meunier after socring his teams first goal during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B football match between Belgium and Russia at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on June 12, 2021. (Photo by AFP)
Belgium have started... |
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