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ENGLAND

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SOCCER
Aug 4, 2022
England's players urge next prime minister to support girls' access to soccer
England's Euro 2022 winning team on Wednesday urged the two candidates vying to become the UK's next prime minister to ensure that all girls have access to the sport at school.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 2, 2022
England keen to speak with coach Sarina Wiegman on extending deal
Wiegman became the first manager to claim the Euros with two nations, having led her native Netherlands to the title in 2017, prompting calls for an extension to her four-year contract.
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SOCCER
Aug 1, 2022
England coach says Lionesses' Euro 2022 triumph changed society
'I think this tournament has done so much for the game but also for society and women in society in England.'
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SOCCER
Aug 1, 2022
England beats Germany in Euro 2022 final to capture first major title
Chole Kelly reacted quickest to a loose ball from a corner in the second period of extra time to give her side the win.
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SOCCER
Jul 27, 2022
England thrashes Sweden to reach women's Euro 2022 final
After semifinal heartache in the last three major tournaments, the Lionesses roared to the delight of the home crowd of 29,000 at Bramall Lane to set up a clash against Germany or France.
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SOCCER
Jul 12, 2022
England women set Euro record in eight-goal rout of Norway
No team, either male or female, had ever scored eight at a European Championship until England's incredible goal-spree against the overwhelmed Norwegians in Brighton.
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SOCCER
Jun 5, 2022
Gareth Southgate defiant after Hungary fans boo taking the knee
The fixture was supposed to be behind closed doors after Hungary was disciplined by both FIFA and UEFA for repeated racist fan behavior, but chaperoned children were allowed to attend.
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TENNIS
May 17, 2022
British LTA events to go ahead without Russian and Belarusian players
Tennis tournaments hosted in Great Britain in the run-up to Wimbledon will go ahead as scheduled with full ranking points on offer despite a ban on Russian and Belarusian players, men's tennis governing body ATP said on Monday.
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TENNIS
Apr 27, 2022
Wimbledon defends ban on Russian and Belarusian players as only option
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) took the decision in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the stand was swiftly condemned by the men's and women's tours.
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TENNIS
Apr 6, 2022
Wimbledon to decide on fate of Russian and Belarusian players
Russian and Belarusian players have been allowed to compete on the regular ATP and WTA Tours, but not under the name or flag of their countries following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 14, 2022
World’s central banks set policy for economies shaken by the war
Global central banks this week will offer the biggest collective assessment of a changed world since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Rugby
Feb 14, 2022
England bounces back by routing Italy in Six Nations contest
Marcus Smith put in a man-of-the-match performance to help England get its Six Nations campaign back on track with a 33-0 bonus-point win in Italy on Sunday, as Jamie George scored two tries and Ben Youngs matched his country's test cap record.
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Feb 2, 2022
Despite early mixed reports, Tom Brady officially hangs up his cleats after 'thrilling ride'
A surefire first-ballot Hall of Famer, Brady's decision to retire comes after conflicting reports over the weekend about his competitive future.
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Jan 30, 2022
NFL great Tom Brady reportedly planning to retire
Brady has won a record seven Super Bowl titles during his time with the Patriots and Buccaneers
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Jan 16, 2022
Josh Allen throws five touchdowns as Bills maul Patriots
Buffalo became the first playoff team since at least 1950 to not punt or attempt a field goal and go the full game without a turnover.
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Dec 4, 2021
Joe Root will shoulder heavy burden for England during Ashes
After a dip from 2018 to 2020, Root has risen to the challenge this year.
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CULTURE / Books
Nov 26, 2021
A look behind the scenes with Godzilla, the ‘king of monsters’
Norman England's new book, 'Behind the Kaiju Curtain,' gives an insider's take on Japan's kaiju016b craftsmanship and monster movie-making.
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SOCCER
Nov 16, 2021
Harry Kane's four against San Marino seal England's World Cup spot
With England only needing a point to clinch the top spot in Group I, the only real question was how many goals they would score against their 210th-ranked opponent.
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WORLD / FOCUS
Oct 6, 2021
London's financial district, steeped in slavery, confronts its past
Lloyd's and the Bank of England have each hired a historian to delve into their roles in the slave trade and are planning on publicizing the results in the next year.
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Sep 30, 2021
Tom Brady returning to New England for one of season's most highly anticipated games
Tom Brady, 44, won six Super Bowl titles with the Patriots before capturing his seventh last season in his first campaign with the Buccaneers.

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