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Governments urge fresh sporting sanctions against Russia

A statement by ministers from 37 nations called for Russia and Belarus not to be permitted to "host, bid for or be awarded any international ...

Johnny Sexton hopes to go out on a high at 2023 World Cup

Sexton will be 38 by the time rugby's quadrennial showpiece tournament kicks off in France and has expressed confidence in his ability to continue serving ...
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Japan looks to accept most foreign students waiting to enter by end of May

In addition to raising the daily cap on entrants from overseas starting Monday, the government has introduced a new program to give priority to foreign ...

Club punished, 10 arrested over soccer brawl in Mexico

The Mexican Football Federation announced Tuesday that Queretaro would have to play all home games behind closed doors for a year as part of a ...

Rafa Nadal the man to beat as Naomi Osaka eyes return at Indian Wells

The Spaniard is the favorite in the men's tournament after winning his 21st major, while hopes are high for a comeback by Osaka after a ...

Snowboarding sensei a role model for students in Paralympic debut

Shinji Tabuchi has balanced his dual roles as teacher and athlete ahead of the Beijing Games, encouraging students at his special needs school in Hyogo ...

Formula One’s ‘marriage’ with Netflix still has more mileage

Despite some criticism over its impact, the docu-series "Drive to Survive" has created a surge of interest in grand prix racing among younger sports fans.
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Future turns dark for Russia’s oil industry

With short-term turmoil for the Russian oil industry a given at this point, the long-term future of an industry which bankrolls a large portion of ...

MLB unveils $1 million fund for workers affected by lockout

The fund will be administered by teams to individuals based on financial need and will be available to part-time and seasonal workers impacted by the ...

Momoka Muraoka driven by desire to show potential

Team Japan's captain at the Beijing Paralympics has excelled on the slopes so far, winning two gold medals and a silver in sit ski events ...