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September 13, 2019

Pogba joins Man United's long injury list for Leicester game

Injury-hit Manchester United could be without seven first-team players against Leicester on Saturday, with Paul Pogba and ...

September 13, 2019

EU competition chief hints at new data rules for tech firms

The European Union's powerful competition chief indicated Friday that she's looking at expanding regulations on personal ...

September 13, 2019

World shares buoyed by fresh optimism over US-China trade

World shares were mostly higher on Friday, buoyed by fresh stimulus from the European Central Bank and hopes for progress in ...

September 13, 2019

Post-World Cup peak, Champions League reboots women's soccer

As dominant as the United States in the Women's World Cup, Lyon began the Champions League this week with the brightest ever ...

September 13, 2019

Pool D Capsules for the Rugby World Cup

Two-time champion Australia and Wales are the headline teams in a Rugby World Cup group that also includes Fiji, Georgia and ...

September 13, 2019

RWC: Japan vs Scotland grudge match highlights Pool A

The biggest game in Pool A of the Rugby World Cup is not the first one, the tournament opener between host Japan and Russia ...

September 13, 2019

All Blacks aim for three-peat; Japan's big ambitions at RWC

It was timed for impact, days before the start of the first Rugby World Cup staged in Asia. A promotional campaign for a ...

September 13, 2019

Rugby reflections: a look back at the 8 World Cups

In eight Rugby World Cup tournaments, four countries have claimed the title: New Zealand three times, including the last two, ...

September 13, 2019

Top-ranked Irish have eyes on the prize at Rugby World Cup

After his top-ranked All Blacks lost to the Irish last November in Dublin, coach Steve Hansen hailed Ireland as the best team ...

September 13, 2019

Players to watch at the Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup has been a showcase for some of the best players in the game to shine since the first edition in 1987.

September 13, 2019

Pacific Nations face tough task at Rugby World Cup

Since its inception the Rugby World Cup has relied on Pacific Island nations to provide the tournament with flair, excitement ...

September 12, 2019

Author JK Rowling makes huge gift for MS research

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has made a substantial donation for research into the treatment of multiple sclerosis at a ...

September 12, 2019

Marsh returns 4-35, England 271-8 in 5th Ashes test

Mitch Marsh marked his first appearance of the Ashes series by returning 4-35 to help restrict England to 271-8 on the first ...

September 12, 2019

What to watch in Europe's soccer leagues this weekend

What to watch in the leading soccer leagues in Europe this weekend: ENGLAND Reviving memories of the surprise run to the ...

September 12, 2019

US envoy rejects claim of 'war crime' by key UN Syria panel

The United States' top envoy for Syria rejected Thursday findings by U.N.-backed investigators that deadly airstrikes by the ...

September 12, 2019

Premier League owns up to refereeing mistakes, even with VAR

The Premier League is finally owning up to refereeing mistakes — thanks to the technology that was supposed to cut down on ...

September 12, 2019

Johnson denies lying to queen, wins Brexit court case

The British government insisted Thursday that its forecast of food and medicine shortages, gridlock at ports and riots in the ...

September 12, 2019

Meghan launches clothing line to help jobless British women

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has launched a clothing line for a British charity that helps unemployed women find work.