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Negligent homicide: Two doctors under investigation following Davide Astori death
Italian doctors who issued a medical certificate declaring Fiorentina defender Davide Astori fit to play despite evidence he was suffering from a heart condition are under investigation following the player’s death in March.
Dec 10, 2018 17:42
‘Shocking & unacceptable’: Afghan football officials suspended amid abuse allegations
Six members of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF), including the president, Keramuddin Keram, have been suspended over sexual and physical abuse allegations against players of the national women’s team.
Dec 10, 2018 17:01
‘I hear some fans aren’t happy, it’s ok I’ll be back’ - 1st trans male US boxer after pro debut
American super featherweight fighter Patricio Manuel made history on Saturday by becoming the first ever US transgender male boxer in the sport, and then had some sure words for “naysayers” who booed his performance post-fight.
Dec 10, 2018 16:37
Celebrations by River Plate fans turn violent following Copa Libertadores victory (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Three police officers were injured in the clashes in the Argentine capital as violence marred celebrations of River Plate’s Copa Libertadores win against rivals Boca Juniors more than 6,000 miles away in Madrid.
Dec 10, 2018 16:21
'Mini Cris' - Ronaldo Jr shows he's a chip off the old block with 1st football silverware
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has shown early signs he could replicate his old man’s titanic trophy haul by clinching his own football silverware that got the thumbs up from his 5-time Ballon d’Or winning father.
Dec 10, 2018 14:51
'The father of Russian hockey': coaching legend Anatoly Tarasov would have turned 100 today
This year, December 10 marks 100 years since the birth of Anatoly Tarasov, a Soviet ice hockey coaching legend who is widely considered the founder of Russian hockey.
Dec 10, 2018 14:51
‘Maybe he misses me…?’ - Ronaldo urges Messi to make Italy switch, throws shade at Real
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has urged former La Liga rival Leo Messi to “accept the challenge” to move from boyhood club Barcelona and join him playing in Italy’s Serie A, claiming the Argentine maybe “misses” him.
Dec 10, 2018 12:43
Khabib Nurmagomedov granted delay in UFC 229 post-fight brawl hearing
Russian champ Nurmagomedov’s return to the UFC remains undecided, as the Nevada Athletic Commission consents to a continuance in his hearing to determine punishment for the melee after his bout with Conor McGregor in October.
Dec 10, 2018 11:48
White-hot River comeback clinches Copa Libertadores 2018 in extra time (PHOTOS)
After what seemed like an eternity of postponements, River Plate have won the Copa Libertadores 2018 5-3 on aggregate with a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over arch rivals Boca Juniors at Real Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday.
Dec 9, 2018 22:03
Certified killer! Goalscorer Benedetto cracks up internet with crazy celebration face (PHOTOS)
Boca Junior's Dario Benedetto has been cracking up the internet with his facial expression at a defender from arch rival River Plate after firing his team into the lead in the Copa Libertadores 2018 final on Sunday.
Dec 9, 2018 20:56
Prestigious Heisman Trophy winner Murray forced to apologize for homophobic teenage tweets
Kyler Murray, one of the top prospects in American collegiate sport, has found himself at the center of a Twitter controversy after old tweets surfaced using homophobic slurs.
Dec 9, 2018 18:04
Head-first finish: Runner crashes through line after celebration goes hilariously wrong (VIDEO)
French cross-country athlete Jimmy Gressier captured European gold in the Netherlands, but crossed the line in unusual fashion to claim victory at the Under-23 race in Tilburg.
Dec 9, 2018 15:44

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Chinese tech mogul arrested in Canada Meng Wanzhou, CFO and deputy board chair of Chinese tech giant Huawei was arrested at a Canadian airport at the request of the US government. The US views Huawei as a possible front for spies and as a major...

Will Trump admin tear up INF treaty? A day after the US announced that it would withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty if Russia did not return to “full compliance,” Russian President Vladimir Putin retorted...

Peace talks seek end to Yemen War Peace talks between opposing sides in the war in Yemen are set to meet in Stockholm, Sweden to negotiate an end to the conflict. Saudi Arabia will not participate directly, which may result in greater difficulty...