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Vondrousova ban puts anti-doping under scrutiny as player association seeks more say
June 23 : Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova’s four-year ban for missing a doping test last year has sparked a call from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) for anti-doping authorities to give players a greater say on testing rules.Vondrousova was issued the suspension on Monday afte
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US soccer celebrates Black culture
Many fans marked Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US, as they watched the US team play in the World Cup. Though soccer was once largely seen as a white, suburban sport, Black players and fans are playing a growing role in the game.
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Paraguay’s Almiron faces uncertain World Cup future after landmark dismissal
SANTA CLARA, California, June 20 : It was unclear what Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron said to Turkey’s Mert Muldur under the cover of his hand, but it may have been his last gesture in this World Cup. . Almiron late on Friday became the first player to be sent off at the World Cup for violating…
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Pitch not perfect: World Cup players find weirdness underfoot on innovative grass
INGLEWOOD, California, June 19 : As soon as Switzerland and Bosnia were off the pitch after their World Cup match on Thursday, another team were on it. But instead of tearing at the grass with studs this team were mowing, brushing, seeding, and repairing it.After being battered by some of the world’s
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Criticism of captain Odegaard is rubbish and nonsense, say Norway players
June 19 : Norway’s players have mounted a strong defence of captain Martin Odegaard following intense domestic media criticism of his performance in their opening match at the World Cup.Odegaard struggled in the 4-1 win against Iraq on Tuesday, appearing off the pace and failing to produce his usual creative
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Germany’s 2026 World Cup squad built on African roots
Germany’s 2026 World Cup squad has leaders with African heritage. The diversity of the team is a strength.
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Baerbock: ‘Germany team is an example to Germany’s kids’
The president of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, praises the diversity of Germany’s football team as it plays in the World Cup.
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Schmidt names three uncapped players in Wallabies squad for Nations Championship test
SYDNEY, June 19 : Australia coach Joe Schmidt on Friday named three uncapped players, including flyhalf Declan Meredith, in his squad for July’s Nations Championship tests against Ireland, France and Italy.• Meredith was one of three flyhalves named in the squad along with Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson. M
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Explainer: How football’s eligibility rules work and their impact on the World Cup
ATLANTA: Morocco’s impressive performance against Brazil on the opening weekend of the World Cup and the shock draw that tiny Cape Verde forced against Spain came from a foundation of studious assimilation of players from around Europe, vastly strengthening their side with talent from the diaspora.All 11 Mo
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Explainer-How soccer’s eligibility rules work and their impact on the World Cup
ATLANTA, June 17 : Morocco’s impressive performance against Brazil on the opening weekend of the World Cup and the shock draw that tiny Cape Verde forced against Spain came from a foundation of studious assimilation of players from around Europe, vastly strengthening their side with talent from the diaspora.
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