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The Beijing Olympics will "change the scale of winter sports forever", IOC president Thomas Bach said Thursday, on the eve of a Games beset by concerns about human rights and Covid.
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Under-manned Wizards shock Sixers
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Ex-Browns coach makes 'tanking' claim
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UEFA estimates Covid pandemic cost Europe's clubs 7bn euros
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Mane urges Senegal to 'go all the way' and lift Cup of Nations
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Rayo and Valencia scrape into Copa del Rey semis
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Rayo edge past Mallorca to make Copa del Rey semis
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Mane and Senegal break Burkina Faso hearts to reach AFCON final
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NFL 'Rooney rule' ineffective says Flores after lawsuit bombshell
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England axe managing director Giles after Ashes flop
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Lyon eye Lacazette return from Arsenal
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Mickelson says 'everyone in top 100' approached to play in Saudi league
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Aubameyang finally joins Barcelona with break clause in 2023
Barcelona finally confirmed the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Wednesday, handing the 32-year-old a contract until 2025 but with a break clause after 18 months.
Beckham's MLS Inter Miami signs USA fullback Yedlin
David Beckham's Inter Miami signed US national team fullback DeAndre Yedlin to a four-year Major League Soccer contract, the club announced Wednesday.
New US swim policy could impact transgender athlete
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West Brom sack head coach Valerien Ismael
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Scotland's Price urges Six Nations consistency
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Commanders is new name of Washington's NFL team
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'I'm here!' Aubameyang tells Barcelona fans after delayed signing
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Egypt coach Queiroz hits out at Eto'o for calling AFCON semi-final 'war'
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Olympic champ says man-made snow in Beijing like 'bulletproof ice'
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South African players support coach Boucher says captain Elgar
South African cricket captain Dean Elgar said on Wednesday that his players supported head coach Mark Boucher, who faces a disciplinary process on charges of racism that could result in his dismissal.
Barcelona sign Aubameyang as free agent until 2025
Barcelona on Wednesday announced they had signed Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang until June 2025 as a free agent.
Australia fly in coffee expert to power them to Beijing gold
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