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Rooney's first MLS goal helps DC United beat Rapids 2-1

Sunday, 29 July 2018, 10:12 Last update: about 9 years ago

Wayne Rooney scored his first MLS goal to help D.C. United beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1 on Saturday night. United (4-9-5), who won for just the second time since May 19, took a 2-1 lead on an own...

Olympic champ Biles triumphs in return to competition

Sunday, 29 July 2018, 05:07 Last update: about 9 years ago

The jitters were obvious and unmistakable. A step out of bounds on floor exercise. A hop back on vault. An uncharacteristic slip off the uneven bars. Simone Biles needed them. Maybe deep down,...

Iniesta makes 1st start as Kobe beats Kashiwa in J-League

Saturday, 28 July 2018, 19:30 Last update: about 9 years ago

Andres Iniesta made his first start as Vissel Kobe beat Kashiwa Reysol 1-0 in the J-League on Saturday. Iniesta, who came off the bench in Kobe's 3-0 loss to Shonan Bellmare a week ago, had a...

Olympic champ Biles focused on future, not legacy in return

Saturday, 28 July 2018, 19:16 Last update: about 9 years ago

Simone Biles wasn't bragging. That's never really been her thing. Her tone was confident but not cocky. Sincere without the swagger. Yes, the defending Olympic champion — who returns to...

Tokyo 2020 organizers say venue delays won't hit test events

Saturday, 28 July 2018, 19:14 Last update: about 9 years ago

Organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics insist construction delays at two key venues will have no impact on preparations for the games, including test events. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government...

Athletics: Russia could be reinstated in December, says IAAF

Saturday, 28 July 2018, 12:08 Last update: about 9 years ago

Russia could be provisionally reinstated to worldwide track and field competition in December if it meets certain conditions, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said...

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