November 30, 2023

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In 2022, MLB umpires wore FTX patches on their sleeves.

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MLB and Formula 1 face fraud suits for promoting FTX

By Jef Feeley

Investors’ lawyers sued MLB and the other entities in U.S. federal court in Miami on Monday.

Kawasaki’s Leandro Damiao (left) scores his team’s second goal on a night that saw Frontale clinch a spot in the last 16 of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday.

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Five star Kawasaki ease into Asian Champions League last 16

The result kept Toru Oniki's side six points clear of second-placed Ulsan Hyundai in Group I with one round of matches remaining.

Koki Morita (second from right) celebrates with his Tokyo Verdy teammates after scoring against JEF United Chiba in their playoff semifinal for promotion to the J. League top flight, at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Sunday.

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Verdy eye J. League promotion at scene of first triumph

By Gus Fielding

Verdy go into Saturday's final against Shimizu S-Pulse knowing a draw is enough to secure a return to J1.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino (right) after the Copa Libertadores final in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.

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Brazil submits letter of intent to host 2027 Women's World Cup

Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands submitted a joint expression of interest in April, while the other joint bid includes the United States and Mexico.

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Spain must break 'pact of silence' over sexism, equality minister says

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World Cup hero Miyazawa eyeing more success with new club

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England goalkeeper Mary Earps hits back at Nike over statement

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Spanish soccer boss apologizes for kissing World Cup star

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Success of Women's World Cup can't hide financial gap with men

By Andrew Cawthorne, Kate Holton and Aislinn Laing

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World Cup hero Olga Carmona learns of father's death after final

Vissel Kobe players and fans celebrate the team's J1 title on Saturday at Noevir Stadium.

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Vissel Kobe found own style and bucked adversity in rise to top

Kobe's maiden J. League title was also the culmination of a sometimes turbulent 28-year journey.

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Yuya Osako scores dramatic winner to keep Kobe atop J. League

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Reds captain Sakai has season-ending knee surgery

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Avispa tops Urawa in Levain Cup final for first major title

J. League / From the Spot

Go Kuroda's one-year revolution brings Zelvia to J1 promised land

By Dan Orlowitz

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Machida clinches maiden J1 promotion with win over Kumamoto

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Vissel thrashes Antlers with Daiju Sasaki brace to maintain J1 lead

By Dan Orlowitz

FIFA had invited bids from Asia and Oceania for the 2034 World Cup by Oct. 31.

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Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out

FIFA had invited bids from Asia and Oceania for the tournament by Oct. 31.

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FIFA World Cup be held across three continents in 2030

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'We'll see': Messi unsure about 2026 World Cup

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Messi back as 2026 World Cup qualifiers kick off

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FIFA approves 2026 World Cup format with record 104 matches

By Rohith Nair

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Morocco joining Spain and Portugal's 2030 FIFA World Cup bid

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Hajime Moriyasu retains post as Japan manager after World Cup run

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An official shot for this year’s lineup for NHK’s annual “Kohaku Uta Gassen.”

Things get warmer with Xi; Johnny’s get the cold shoulder

Yoshiko Koide sits in a classroom at Nagoya College where she teaches a Japanese-language observation seminar.

How a dictionary came to spark outrage among the web’s otaku

By Thu-Huong Ha and Yukana Inoue

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