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FIFA puts new tournaments on hold due to European opposition

Friday, 26 October 2018, 18:50 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A $25 billion overhaul of world soccer competitions was put on on hold after mounting disapproval from European leaders and clubs saw FIFA President Gianni Infantino backtrack on Friday and accept...

Tennis: Osaka retires with injury, Bertens reaches WTA semifinals

Friday, 26 October 2018, 16:52 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka finished her debut appearance at the WTA Finals on Friday with an injury and an 0-3 record. Osaka was trailing Kiki Bertens 6-3 when she retired from the match with...

Vinicius Junior cleared from suspension ahead of 'clasico'

Friday, 26 October 2018, 15:31 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Vinicius Junior will be able to face Barcelona in the "clasico" after all. The 18-year-old Real Madrid forward, who has not been a regular in the first team, had his suspension overturned on...

Olympic champion Svindal sees '50-50 chance' of racing again

Friday, 26 October 2018, 14:56 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Aksel Lund Svindal's chronically injured knee felt so terrible after last season that retirement seemed his only option. But the Olympic downhill champion refused to give in. Although he...

Formula 1: Hamilton gets 2nd crack at championship in Mexico

Friday, 26 October 2018, 10:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Lewis Hamilton has a second chance to secure the Formula One season championship. And he doesn't have to finish anywhere near the front at the Mexican Grand Prix to do it. The British driver...

Tennis: ATP to try out video review technology at Next Gen Finals

Friday, 26 October 2018, 09:54 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Video review for certain judgment calls, such as whether a ball bounces twice, will be available for the first time in men's professional tennis at the Next Gen ATP Finals for top 21-and-under...

Simone Says: Biles ready to soar at World Championships

Friday, 26 October 2018, 07:55 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Simone Biles wants to get this out of the way first. She didn't return to gymnastics to appease anyone. Not her sponsors. Not her family. And not the organization she represents. This "comeback"...

UEFA Europa League: Betis hands Milan shock defeat at San Siro

Friday, 26 October 2018, 00:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

AC Milan suffered a shock 2-1 Europa League defeat against Real Betis at the San Siro on Thursday, while Arsenal was unstoppable again as it remained perfect in the competition. Zurich, Salzburg...

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