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Tottenham's Son avoids military duty with Asian Games gold

Saturday, 1 September 2018, 18:54 Last update: about 9 years ago

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min will get to skip military service. Son avoided the service obligation when South Korea defeated Japan 2-1 in the Asian Games soccer final on Saturday. The...

Indonesia announces surprise bid for 2032 Olympics

Saturday, 1 September 2018, 15:16 Last update: about 9 years ago

Indonesia will bid to host the 2032 Olympics following the success of the Asian Games held there over the past two weeks, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said in a surprise announcement Saturday that...

Bach: No Olympic future for esports until 'violence' removed

Saturday, 1 September 2018, 14:04 Last update: about 9 years ago

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach isn't certain if, or when, esports might be incorporated into the Olympic Games. But he was clear in an interview with The Associated Press...

American long jumper Lawson tests positive for steroid

Friday, 31 August 2018, 13:28 Last update: about 9 years ago

American long jumper Jarrion Lawson, who won silver at last year's world championships, has been suspended after failing a doping test. The Athletics Integrity Unit, which handles doping issues...

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