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Japan wins count for nothing after World Cup exit, says Doan

  by Andrew MCKIRDY Agence France-Presse DOHA, Qatar (AFP) --Forward Ritsu Doan said Japan's historic World Cup wins over Germany…

Neymar returns as Brazil brush aside South Korea to reach World Cup quarters

by Andy SCOTT Agence France-Presse DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Neymar returned from injury to help inspire Brazil to a 4-1…

Bollettieri, coach of Agassi and other tennis superstars, dies

  Paris, France (AFP) Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who helped develop superstars such as Andre Agassi and Maria Sharapova,…

Japan primed to show ‘samurai spirit’ against Croatia at World Cup

Doha, Qatar (AFP) by Andrew MCKIRDY Japan will "fight like samurai" in Monday's World Cup last-16 clash with Croatia as…

Davis scores 55 to propel Lakers past Wizards, Celtics beat Nets

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) - Anthony Davis dazzled in the Los Angeles Lakers' 130-119 NBA victory over the Washington Wizards…

Record-breaking Giroud brings goals to France’s repeat World Cup bid

DOHA, Qatar (AFP) - Olivier Giroud was an integral part of France's 2018 World Cup-winning side, but in Qatar the striker…

MLS fines Galaxy, club exec over salary violations

  New York, United States (AFP) Major League Soccer fined the Los Angeles Galaxy $1 million and suspended club president…

South Korea snatch last-16 place, Swiss edge fiery World Cup clash

  Doha, Qatar (AFP) Last-gasp South Korea reached the World Cup knockout phase in dramatic fashion on Friday to set…

Ronaldo in spat with South Korean player during World Cup loss

Doha, Qatar (AFP) Cristiano Ronaldo said he was involved in a verbal spat with a South Korean player who criticised…

Samurai spirit: Japan explodes with World Cup joy

by Harumi OZAWA / Atish PATEL Agence France-Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- As the final whistle blew on Japan's shock…

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