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SOCCER
Jul 12, 2019
Ex-England striker Peter Crouch announces retirement
Former England striker Peter Crouch announced on Friday his retirement from soccer after more than two decades as a professional.
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Rugby / Coach's Eye
Jul 5, 2019
Rugby underwent big changes on global scale in 1990s
The Rugby World Cup has become a massive sporting event.
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Jun 18, 2019
England's Eoin Morgan blasts record 17 sixes against Afghanistan
England captain Eoin Morgan smashed his way into the record books on Tuesday, blasting 17 sixes — the most in a one-day international cricket innings — on his way to 148 off just 71 balls against Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup.
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Apr 18, 2019
Florida prosecutors say they'll release alleged Robert Kraft-related sex videos
Florida prosecutors on Wednesday said they intend to release videos that allegedly show New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and other men engaged in sexual acts at a massage parlor because they are required to by state law.
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Mar 21, 2019
ESPN report: Robert Kraft's legal team seeks to suppress video evidence in solicitation case
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is seeking to suppress video evidence that authorities assert support the solicitation of prostitution charges filed against him, ESPN reported Wednesday.
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SOCCER
Mar 5, 2019
England bids farewell to World Cup star Gordon Banks
Thousands of fans joined luminaries of English soccer for a final farewell on Monday to Gordon Banks, a steelworker's son who became one of the world's greatest goalkeepers and will forever be remembered for a miraculous save against Pele.
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Feb 26, 2019
NFL updates stance on Robert Kraft as he faces prostitute-solicitation arrest warrant
An arrest warrant for Patriots owner Robert Kraft is expected Monday, which prompted the NFL to release an updated statement on the status of the pillar of the New England franchise.
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BUSINESS / Markets
Feb 8, 2019
Dovish Bank of England has economists scaling back on hike views
The Bank of England's pessimistic view of the U.K. has left economists scrambling to rewrite their expectations for future action.
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Feb 2, 2019
Upstart Rams take aim at historic Patriots
A sixth Lombardi Trophy would further cement the legacy of the New England Patriots, and specifically Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, but the upstart Los Angeles Rams are chasing history of their own in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday.
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JAPAN / Politics
Dec 25, 2018
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe mulls visiting Twickenham Stadium, home of England rugby team
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering visiting Twickenham Stadium, home of the England rugby team, during his trip to the U.K. in January, it has been learned.
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Rugby / Coach's Eye
Dec 14, 2018
Brave Blossoms must beat higher-ranked nations to gain respect
Playing against my England team at Twickenham last month was incredible for Japan.
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WORLD / Politics
Nov 29, 2018
Bank of England chief goes further than U.K. government in gloomy Brexit analysis
Bank of England Gov. Mark Carney has never shied away from doomsday Brexit warnings, but in his latest analysis he has gone further than ever.
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Rugby
Nov 16, 2018
Akihito Yamada returns to Japan lineup for clash with England
Experienced winger Akihito Yamada returns to the Japan team to face England at Twickenham on Saturday as one of eight changes from the side beaten by New Zealand two weeks ago.

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