Today: July 06, 2024
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Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout

A game of epic personal drama and tears for Cristiano Ronaldo has ended with his Portugal making the European Championship quarterfinals, beating Slovenia on a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw

Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout
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Vibrant fan culture at Euro 2024 comes at security cost of beer cup showers and field invaders

The flip side of the European Championship having a vibrant fan culture is the added security risk inside stadiums

Vibrant fan culture at Euro 2024 comes at security cost of beer cup showers and field invaders
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Euro 2024 takeaways: Fans and fearless teams are stars as tournament waits on stellar players

It took 36 games in 13 days across 10 cities in Germany to play the group stage of the European Championship in men’s soccer

Euro 2024 takeaways: Fans and fearless teams are stars as tournament waits on stellar players
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Germany gets late goal to draw 1-1 with Switzerland and finish top of Euro 2024 group

Germany found a stoppage-time goal from substitute Niclas Füllkrug to draw 1-1 with Switzerland on Sunday and ensure the host nation finished top of its group

Germany gets late goal to draw 1-1 with Switzerland and finish top of Euro 2024 group
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Albania player Mirlind Daku banned by UEFA for two Euro 2024 games after nationalist chants

The Albanian soccer federation says UEFA banned its player Mirlind Daku on Sunday for two games at the European Championships after leading fans in nationalist chants

Albania player Mirlind Daku banned by UEFA for two Euro 2024 games after nationalist chants
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England fails to convince in 1-1 draw with Denmark though should advance at Euro 2024

England was far from convincing in a 1-1 draw with Denmark even if it likely ensured advancing to the round of 16 at the European Championship

England fails to convince in 1-1 draw with Denmark though should advance at Euro 2024
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IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

The IOC has approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from five sports published Saturday

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
Economy|Sports

Euro 2024 in Germany is UEFA's 1st step to raise pandemic-hit cash reserves above $550 million

UEFA has a two-step financial mission to refill its pandemic-hit cash reserves

Euro 2024 in Germany is UEFA's 1st step to raise pandemic-hit cash reserves above $550 million
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FIFA unites World Cup winners and club executives as teammates to study for soccer diploma

World Cup and Champions League winners have been learning about the soccer industry at FIFA this week alongside club founders and front-office leaders

FIFA unites World Cup winners and club executives as teammates to study for soccer diploma
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Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run ended 3-0 by Atalanta and Lookman hat trick in Europa League final

Atalanta has beaten previously unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final

Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run ended 3-0 by Atalanta and Lookman hat trick in Europa League final
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Five surprise teams aim to finish stunning seasons by securing Champions League spot

There could be a surprising team from each of Europe’s “big five” leagues when the new-look Champions League debuts next season

Five surprise teams aim to finish stunning seasons by securing Champions League spot
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European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change that

Leaders of top European soccer leagues say have no plans to take games to the United States

European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change that
Political|Sports

Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field's move to pay $50,000 for Paris gold medalists

The collective group of Summer Games sports has criticized World Athletics for promising to pay $50,000 for each track and field gold medal won at the Paris Olympics

Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field's move to pay $50,000 for Paris gold medalists
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Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to Euro 2024 after late drama in qualifying playoffs

Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to the 2024 European Championship after bringing late drama to win emotional qualifying playoffs on Tuesday

Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to Euro 2024 after late drama in qualifying playoffs
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IOC urges sports, governments to avoid Russia-organized possible rival to Olympic Games

The IOC is facing a Russia-organized potential rival to the Olympics and has urged sports and political leaders not to take part

IOC urges sports, governments to avoid Russia-organized possible rival to Olympic Games
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FIFA gives president Infantino 33% raise in pay deal worth $4.6 million in Women's World Cup year

FIFA says it gave president Gianni Infantino a 33% raise in his base salary after he was re-elected last year

FIFA gives president Infantino 33% raise in pay deal worth $4.6 million in Women's World Cup year
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Russian skater's doping case leaves WADA uneasy and targeting new rules before next Winter Olympics

The doping case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva left a “very unpleasant” taste with the World Anti-Doping Agency because the teenager was the only one punished with a ban while her coaches and entourage have not been sanctioned

Russian skater's doping case leaves WADA uneasy and targeting new rules before next Winter Olympics
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Israel's Olympic status not in question says IOC president Bach amid frustration with Russia

IOC president Thomas Bach confirms Israel faces no threat to its Olympic status ahead of the Paris Games despite the conflict in Gaza

Israel's Olympic status not in question says IOC president Bach amid frustration with Russia
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Grand Slam champ Simona Halep wins doping case on appeal and is cleared to resume tennis

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has been cleared for an immediate return to tennis after sports’ highest court cut her ban for doping on appeal

Grand Slam champ Simona Halep wins doping case on appeal and is cleared to resume tennis
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Saudi Arabian soccer's international ambitions for clubs including Super Leagues aired at conference

Saudi Arabia sees placing its soccer clubs in more international games including Super Leagues as key to achieving the kingdom’s ambitions in the sport

Saudi Arabian soccer's international ambitions for clubs including Super Leagues aired at conference
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Four new appeals go to sports court chasing Olympic medals in Russian skater Valieva's doping case

Four appeals filed at sport’s highest court in fallout from the doping case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva are set to delay awarding medals from the 2022 Beijing Olympics yet again

Four new appeals go to sports court chasing Olympic medals in Russian skater Valieva's doping case
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Champions League knockout stage starts with Man City and Real Madrid again looking best in Europe

The Champions League narrative is so often about Manchester City and Real Madrid

Champions League knockout stage starts with Man City and Real Madrid again looking best in Europe
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Russian skater’s strawberry dessert excuse was rejected by judges in Olympic doping case

A strawberry dessert contaminated by her grandfather’s heart medication was offered in sport's highest court as a possible cause of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s positive doping test

Russian skater’s strawberry dessert excuse was rejected by judges in Olympic doping case
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Injured downhill star Kilde calls for better World Cup race-day schedules to protect athletes

Injured downhill star Aleksander Aamodt Kilde says skiers must be consulted about better World Cup race-day schedules to help protect them

Injured downhill star Kilde calls for better World Cup race-day schedules to protect athletes
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Man City cruise past Fluminense in Club World Cup final to lift fifth trophy in 2023

Manchester City is just too good and a little lucky in beating overmatched Fluminense 4-0 in the Club World Cup final in Jeddah

Man City cruise past Fluminense in Club World Cup final to lift fifth trophy in 2023

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