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Returning Naomi Osaka Targets Paris Olympics, More Grand Slam Titles
A "nervous" Naomi Osaka has targeted a place at next year's Paris Olympics and more Grand Slam titles after she makes her eagerly anticipated return to tennis. The 26-year-old former world number one is set to return to competition at the Brisbane International starting at the end of the month, having not played on tour since September 2022. The four-time Grand Slam champion gave birth to daughter Shai in July and she has also struggled with her mental health and the pressures of tennis.
For Blue Jays owner Rogers, signing Shohei Ohtani is about more than just baseball
The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly one of the last teams still in the running to sign baseball's superstar Shohei Ohtani. Baseball insiders say it will take between $500-$600 million to land the Japanese phenom.
Kevin De Bruyne named in Man City squad for Club World Cup
Kevin De Bruyne has been named in Manchester City’s squad for the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia later this month, organiser FIFA has announced.
Japan must 'deal with anything' at Asian Cup: Moriyasu
TOKYO: Japan will need to be able to "deal with anything" at next month's Asian Cup if they are to win a record fifth title, coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Thursday (Dec 7).
There's no clear Canadian athlete of the year, but here are some good candidates
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Gary Lineker shares Man City verdict as Kevin De Bruyne's Club World Cup inclusion explained
Manchester City find themselves in untested waters after their winless Premier League run was extended to four matches with defeat at high-flying Aston Villa on Wednesday night.