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Apr 10, 2023

Reindeer racing king crowned in Arctic tournament

Fourteen reindeer and jockeys competed for the title in the final match of the season in the increasingly popular Arctic sport.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 7, 2023

Sam Kerr hopes Women's World Cup has lasting impact in Australia

Striker Sam Kerr said the Matildas can create a lasting legacy for women's soccer in Australia when they co-host this year's Women's World Cup in the same way Cathy Freeman inspired a generation of athletes at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
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TENNIS
Apr 7, 2023

No. 1 Iga Swiatek says tennis missed chance to ban Russian and Belarusian players

Women's world No. 1 Iga Swiatek says tennis authorities missed an opportunity to ban Russian and Belarusian players outright after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, but that its too late to do so now, she told the BBC.
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Apr 5, 2023

Safety makes F1's red flag controversy a difficult debate

Sunday's Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne ended behind the safety car after two late stoppages, much to the chagrin of drivers who would have preferred to race on.
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SOCCER
Mar 29, 2023

Indonesia in FIFA talks after U-20 World Cup Israel protests

Fixtures for the 24-nation tournament, scheduled to run from May 20 to June 11, were due to be chosen on Friday in Bali.
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Mar 28, 2023

Hundreds of fencers issue plea to IOC over Russia and Belarus decision

The decision to clear Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in international fencing events was made on March 10 at the FIE Extraordinary Congress.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Mar 25, 2023

High-tech 'sassen' duels are an active otaku's dream

In a world of endless options for virtual entertainment, could this be the perfect marriage of tech and athletics?
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Mar 23, 2023

Sumo's second division takes center stage in Osaka

Jūryō outshines a top division lacking stars and excitement.
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Figure Skating
Mar 22, 2023

One year older and wiser, 'QuadGod' Malinin descends on Saitama

After an impressive 2022 that saw him set records and land the fabled quad axel, anticipation is building as the American prepares to contest the world championships for a second time.
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MORE SPORTS / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Mar 20, 2023

Obihiro offers advanced training environment for nurturing top skaters

The city in Hokkaido boasts leading training facilities, including an indoor speedskating center and flat land ideal for cycling as a form of additional conditioning.
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Mar 3, 2023

'Wholesome' South Korean reality TV proves a hit worldwide

South Korean reality shows such as 'Physical: 100' and 'Singles Inferno' are shaping up to be the next big thing to woo audiences overseas.
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OLYMPICS
Feb 23, 2023

Ukrainian racer grapples with guilt amid quest to reach Olympics

Some Ukrainian athletes question why they are competing in their sports instead of fighting alongside their friends.
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Feb 22, 2023

Formula One rewrites its rule on shortened races

Last year's rain-hit Japanese Grand Prix was halted after two laps and resumed more than two hours later with 28 of the scheduled 53 laps completed.
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TENNIS
Feb 21, 2023

Victoria Azarenka calls for fitting venue for women's tennis finals

The 2022 WTA Finals in Fort Worth, Texas, witnessed sparse crowds and were only announced late September, less than two months before the event.
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Feb 21, 2023

IBA says boycotted world championships will count as Paris qualifiers

The statement from boxing's Russian-led global governing body drew immediate criticism from U.S. officials, who described the organization as 'incompetent.'
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SOCCER
Feb 21, 2023

Qatari bid for Manchester United poses questions over PSG's future

The tiny, gas-rich state is aiming even higher with its sights set on United, the most successful club in the history of the most powerful league in the world.
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Feb 21, 2023

LIV Golf completes lineup ahead of new season opener

The controversial series lured many big names from the U.S. PGA Tour and DP World Tour with record purses of $25 million for 54-hole events.
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SOCCER
Feb 19, 2023

INEOS and U.S. hedge fund enter battle to purchase Manchester United

The club is widely seen as one of the most prized assets in all of sport, with Deloitte ranking it as the fourth-richest in the world.
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Feb 17, 2023

Mikaela Shiffrin brushes off GOAT question after winning giant slalom for seventh world title

Shiffrin came into the giant slalom after a turbulent few days that saw her dramatically split with longtime coach Mike Day.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Feb 15, 2023

Hawaiian sumo makes triumphant return to Kokugikan ring at Hakuho Cup

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2021 edition and kept foreign wrestlers away in 2022, the former yokozuna's annual youth tournament was back in force on Sunday.
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Feb 15, 2023

Great Britain, Czechs join growing boxing world championships boycott

The International Boxing Association has urged boxers to ignore the boycott and said it will fund those wanting to compete in the championships.
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Feb 15, 2023

Tiger Woods laments 'turbulent' time for golf

While banned from PGA Tour events, LIV players have been invited to compete at the Masters, with tensions potentially expected at the traditional champions' dinner.
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Feb 13, 2023

Mikaela Shiffrin leads call for winter sports sustainability change

U.S. star Mikaela Shiffrin led calls for ski chiefs to change their approach to sustainability in a bid to make winter sports justifiable to a public ever more aware of climate change.
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Feb 5, 2023

Mikaela Shiffrin aiming to bloom in spring air at world championships

The 27-year-old American is one victory shy of Sweden legend Ingemar Stenmark's overall World Cup record of 86, parading an astonishing run of form this season to close in on the mark.
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OLYMPICS
Feb 3, 2023

U.S. supports allowing Russian athletes to compete at 2024 Olympics as neutrals

The IOC's willingness to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes in Paris has divided the sporting and diplomatic world.
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Feb 2, 2023

NFL great Tom Brady says he is retiring 'for good'

Brady now appears headed to the television broadcast booth having already agreed to a reported 10-year $375 million contract to join Fox Sports.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Feb 1, 2023

Hakuho positions himself to dominate sumo once again

Now known as Miyagino, the former yokozuna's proactive recruiting style has seen the stable add some seriously impressive talent under his watch.
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Feb 1, 2023

First Super Bowl with two black quarterbacks puts focus on coaches and owners

Only three Black starting quarterbacks — Mahomes, Doug Williams and Russell Wilson — have won the Super Bowl.

Longform

Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight