Neymar returns to Brazil squad after stellar form at Santos
Brazil have recalled Santos forward Neymar for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after more than a year, the soccer federation announced on Thursday.
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Canada's foreign minister offers blunt explanation for national anthem booing: 'We're insulted'
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman discusses with Craig Carton, Danny Parkins and Mark Schlereth the fiery matchup between the U.S. and Canada, including the booing of the U.S. national anthem.
Maternity leave and sick pay: The best European countries for work-life balance
Work-life balance is an increasingly important factor for people looking for a new job.
North Korea suspends foreign tours to border city just weeks after reopening
North Korea has suspended foreign tourism to the border city of Rason, weeks after allowing a group of international travellers to enter the nation for the first time in five years, according to tour companies.
Shubhankar Sharma To Lead India's Challenge At Indian Open
Two-time winner on the DP World Tour, Shubhankar Sharma and last year's runner-up Veer Ahlawat will lead a strong Indian field in the 2005 edition of the Indian Open golf tournament to be held at the DLF Golf and Country Club, Gurugram from March 27 to 30. The other Indians confirmed so far in the 138-player field are Shiv Kapur and Manu Gandas, among others. Another highlight is Indian teen prodigy Kartik Singh, who has been in form and finished in the top-10 in his last three international amateur events (twice in South Africa and once in Australia).
Canadian athletes embracing Paralympic momentum with Milan-Cortina Winter Games in sight
Natalie Wilkie was on her flight to Norway for a landmark competition when a man next to her struck up conversation.
Canada focused on mixed doubles wheelchair curling Paralympic berth
Mark Ideson is no stranger to facing pressure on the curling ice.
Japan Says 'Very Disappointing' As 2031 Women's World Cup Hopes Torpedoed
Japan's football chief said Thursday it was "very disappointing" after FIFA torpedoed his country's hopes of hosting the 2031 Women's World Cup. Football's world governing body said Wednesday that bids for the 2031 tournament would be limited to countries from North America and Africa, with the 2035 event going to either Europe or Africa. Japan Football Association president Tsuneyasu Miyamoto told AFP in an interview last year that Japan wanted to host the 2031 event to "raise the value of women's football here".