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PREMIER LEAGUE

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May 29, 2022
Chelsea reaches final agreement for sale of club
The consortium, which won the bid to acquire the London side earlier this month, received approval from the Premier League and the British government this week for the sale to go ahead.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 24, 2022
Champions Manchester City paint town blue with parade
City nearly lost its crown to Liverpool on the last day of the season on Sunday before a dramatic comeback win over Aston Villa.
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May 23, 2022
Liverpool has extra motivation to win Champions League title after falling short at home
Missing out on the Premier League title on the last day of the season has given Liverpool an extra edge heading into the Champions League final, manager Juergen Klopp said.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 18, 2022
Liverpool takes title race down to the wire with win at Southampton
The result leaves Liverpool a point behind leaders Manchester City ahead of Sunday's final round, when City is at home against Aston Villa and the Reds host Wolverhampton at Anfield.
Japan Times
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May 11, 2022
Smart mouthguards collect data in extended study of heading's impact
Officials hope technology developed by Sports & Wellbeing Analytics will help to further understanding of head injuries in the sport.
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Apr 14, 2022
NBA mogul and former captain duo join Stephen Pagliuca on Chelsea bid
Chelsea were put up for sale by owner Roman Abramovich following Russia's invasion and before sanctions were imposed on the oligarch by the British government.
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SOCCER
Mar 25, 2022
American bidders ready for final round in battle for Chelsea ownership
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich put the club up for sale after Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompted the U.K. government to place him under far-reaching sanctions for his ties Putin.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 7, 2022
City overpowers United in Manchester derby
Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez scored two goals each as Manchester City restored its lead at the top of the Premier League to six points with a convincing 4-1 derby victory over Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
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SOCCER
Mar 6, 2022
Christian Eriksen says life 'continuing' after return to competition
The Dane, who needed life-saving treatment after collapsing during a Euro 2020 game last June, made his first start for Brentford and recorded an assist in the team's win over Norwich City.
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SOCCER
Mar 4, 2022
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante urges teammates to maintain focus amid upheaval
'Playing football is the best for us, for the club and for the fans ... it's the only thing that we control and we want to do that.'
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Dec 28, 2021
Ralf Rangnick annoyed by passive Manchester United display
Newcastle missed a number of good chances and only a majestic performance by goalkeeper David De Gea spared Rangnick his first defeat as Manchester United's boss.
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Dec 21, 2021
Premier League to play on through Christmas and New Year despite COVID-19 surge
The decision comes as more fixtures are postponed due to a surge in U.K. coronavirus infections.
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Dec 17, 2021
COVID-19 surge wreaking havoc on sports world
The sports world was impacted by COVID-19 infections on Thursday, with soccer and rugby matches called off, a cricket series canceled and action in North America under threat.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 11, 2021
Steven Gerrard primed for emotional return to Liverpool with Aston Villa
Steven Gerrard may insist his mind is focused purely on his team beating Liverpool, but there can be no denying the emotions his return to Anfield will stir.
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Dec 7, 2021
Late Demarai Gray stunner gives Everton win over Arsenal
The outcome left Arsenal seventh on 23 points from 15 games — four points outside the top four — while Everton climbed to 12th on 18 points.
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Nov 25, 2021
English soccer risks financial chaos without more even sharing
A report published late Wednesday found that despite the wealth in the Premier League, teams across the English game have fallen into administration 62 times since 1992.
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SPORTS
Nov 25, 2021
Does the sports world still need China?
The rewards for international sports leagues doing business in China are plain: lucrative broadcast deals and millions of new consumers. But the risks are also clear.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 2, 2021
Tottenham's Nuno Santo latest victim of Premier League's sacking culture
The days when English soccer used to shake its collective head at reports of Serie A or La Liga managers being fired after a few bad results are long gone.
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Oct 31, 2021
Manchester United eases pressure with resounding win over Tottenham
United put last weekend's 5-0 thrashing by Liverpool behind them with a superb performance, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford scoring against the London side.

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