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Ohtani agrees to record $700 million 10-year contract with Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani has set a financial record to go along with his singular on-field performance, getting a record $700 million to make a 30-mile move up Interstate 5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. His agent, Nez Balelo, issued a midafternoon news release Saturday announcing the 10-year contract, ending months of… Read
Malinin, Sakamoto win at Beijing Grand Prix Final
The United States' Ilia Malinin said he was "amazed" to have smashed the competition in the men's event at the Grand Prix Final in Beijing Saturday, despite falling on his first trademark jump. Malinin finished 17 points ahead of his nearest rival, two-time world champion Shoma Uno, with a final… Read
Liverpool moves atop EPL; Man United stunned at home by Bournemouth
Jurgen Klopp was relieved after “lucky” Liverpool moved on top of the English Premier League after a comeback 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Erik ten Hag, meanwhile, looked like he had the weight of the world on his mind after another setback for Manchester United against Bournemouth. Klopp… Read
Kawasaki edge Kashiwa in shootout to lift Emperor's Cup
Kawasaki Frontale won their second Emperor's Cup after beating Kashiwa Reysol 8-7 in an epic penalty shootout following a goalless 120 minutes on Saturday. After the final ended 0-0 for the first time since 1990, Kashiwa goalkeeper Kenta Matsumoto made two saves but missed the crucial penalty as his team's… Read
'Heartbroken' Kyrgios pulls out of Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the Australian Open on Saturday as he continues to struggle for fitness after a long injury absence, calling the decision "heartbreaking". The Australian showstopper had knee surgery in January and then aborted plans to return at Wimbledon after tearing a ligament in his wrist. He said… Read
IOC confirms Russian athletes can compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status
Some Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the IOC said Friday, in a decision that removed the option of a blanket ban due to the invasion of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee decision confirmed moves it started one year ago to reintegrate Russia and… Read
Saudi sports minister says 2034 World Cup could be hosted in summer or winter despite desert heat
Saudi Arabia is looking into the possibility of hosting the 2034 men's World Cup during the traditional months of June-July despite daily temperatures above 100 degrees F (38 C), according to the desert kingdom's sports minister. In a rare interview since FIFA fast-tracked the 2034 tournament toward Saudi Arabia in… Read
Germany's Hase and Volodin win pairs at Beijing Grand Prix Final
Germany's Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin won the pairs competition at the Grand Prix Final in Beijing on Friday, inching past their closest rivals by half a point. Meanwhile reigning world champion Kaori Sakamoto dominated the rink to take the lead after the short program in the women's competition.… Read
Soccer fans launch legal challenge to stop French authorities from banning away supporters at games
An umbrella organization for soccer fan groups has taken legal action aimed at stopping French authorities from banning away supporters attending some games this weekend. The National Supporters’ Association said Friday it has referred the matter to France's highest administrative court as it seeks to challenge bans targeting four matches,… Read
So much for peace and harmony in the world of golf as Jon Rahm heads to LIV
So much for peace and harmony in the world of golf. Jon Rahm's surprising defection from the PGA Tour to Saudi-funded LIV shows just how fractured the sport remains, even as it faces an end-of-the-year deadline to finalize an agreement that was supposed to make everything kumbaya. Only one thing… Read
