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Tag: World Cup

Japan rugby star Fukuoka forced to ditch Olympic dream

Japan rugby star Kenki Fukuoka, dubbed a "Ferrari" for his sheer pace at last year's World Cup, has pulled out of the running for...

Brazil leader wants football back despite pandemic

The right-wing populist president of Brazil wants the football season to resume even though the five-time World Cup winning country is a hotspot of...

India bowler Shami considered suicide before comeback

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has revealed how he thought of committing suicide while struggling with personal problems before making a spectacular comeback to...

Japan Olympic Committee deputy has coronavirus

Tokyo—Japan Olympic Committee deputy chief Kozo Tashima said Tuesday he had contracted coronavirus, as doubts increase over whether Tokyo can safely host the Summer...

US skier Shiffrin bounces back

Lienz, Austria—Mikaela Shiffrin claimed a 63rd alpine skiing World Cup win on Saturday (Sunday Philippine time) with a convincing victory in the giant slalom...

Indonesia taps ex-Korea coach

Jakarta—Former South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong has been tapped to take over Indonesia’s struggling national team, the country’s football association said on Friday. Shin, who...

China still has a long way to go in Fiba World Cup

Shanghai—The knives were out in China on Thursday after the basketball World Cup hosts failed to reach the second round, triggering criticism normally reserved...

NCAA takes break to support Gilas

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Rivals sense chance to end American reign at World Cup

Shanghai, China—Basketball’s World Cup launches on Saturday in China with two-time defending champions the United States missing their biggest stars and looking uncharacteristically vulnerable...

Hachimura Japan’s poster boy in Olympics

Tokyo—Rui Hachimura says he gets his height from his Beninese father and his work ethic from his Japanese mother—a combination that has propelled him...

US better off after shock loss –Popovich

Melbourne, Australia—Veteran United States basketball coach Gregg Popovich insists his team are better for their shock loss to Australia, which has thrown the upcoming...

76ers’ Bolden pulls out of Australia’s World Cup bid

Sydney—Australia have suffered a setback after Jonah Bolden joined Philadelphia 76ers’ teammate Ben Simmons as a no-show for the upcoming basketball World Cup in...

FC Bayern legend conducts clinic with Tuloy Foundation kids

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Filipina chases Olympic berth in archery

Filipino bet Kareel Hongitan stayed in contention for an Olympic berth. Hongitan advanced into the last 32 of the women’s individual recurve after beating two...
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