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Paris hoteliers angered by IOC sponsorship deal with Airbnb

Thursday, 21 November 2019, 13:10 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The newest Olympic sponsor has sparked the ire of French hoteliers, who have suspended their collaboration with 2024 Paris Games organizers over fears the IOC’s agreement with home-sharing...

Tennis: Andy Murray wins in his return to the Davis Cup

Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 21:32 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Andy Murray had been in a similar position before, struggling and needing a big comeback to pull off an important victory. And like he’s done so many times in his career, he again came...

Chelsea verdict due mid-December in FIFA transfer ban case

Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 17:42 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Chelsea can expect a verdict within three weeks in its appeal to overturn a FIFA transfer ban for breaking youth transfer rules. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said after a hearing Wednesday...

UEFA confirms seeding pots for unusual Euro 2020 draw

Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 16:39 Last update: about 8 years ago Alison Bezzina

UEFA has confirmed seeding pots for the 2020 European Championship, where some teams are slotted into groups ahead of the draw next week. An unusual draw for the 24-nation tournament is made Nov....

New handball rule is straining VAR system in Serie A

Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 14:15 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A recent modification by soccer's rule-making panel is the culprit for a significant increase in VAR dependence — and controversy — in Serie A this season, according to Italy’s...

Mourinho back in English football as Tottenham manager

Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 12:30 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Jose Mourinho sealed a return to coaching after almost a year out when Tottenham hired one of the world’s most successful managers in a bid to end the club’s decade-long wait for a...

Tennis: Nadal leads Spain to win over Russia in Davis Cup Finals

Wednesday, 20 November 2019, 02:21 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Rafael Nadal kept Spain’s hopes alive, then Marcel Granollers and Feliciano López completed the comeback in the decisive doubles match to give the hosts a 2-1 win over Russia in the...

Euro 2020: 16 teams set for playoffs; draw to shape games

Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 23:56 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The 16-team lineup for the 2020 European Championship playoffs was confirmed Tuesday with a draw needed this week to decide which three nations join Iceland in the top-tier bracket. The 16 teams...

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