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Afghanistan to have gender equal team in Paris, no Taliban allowed-IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland : Afghanistan will field a gender equal team at the Paris Olympics with three women and three men in a largely symbolic move, while no Taliban official will be allowed at the Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday.
Bayern sign Japanese defender Ito from Stuttgart
Bayern Munich have signed defender Hiroki Ito from VfB Stuttgart with the 25-year-old Japan international signing a four-year contract, the German club said on Thursday.
Gymnastics-British great Whitlock heads to final Games, Downie returns
LONDON : Britain's greatest gymnast Max Whitlock said he was looking forward to his fourth and final Games with nothing to lose after being named in a 13-strong team for Paris on Thursday.
Canadian women's volleyball team earns 'big win' in Olympic pursuit
Canada came back from two sets down to post a 3-2 win over Japan in Volleyball Nations League women's action Thursday in Fukuoka, Japan.
Michael Owen tells Manchester United how to resolve ‘pathetic’ Jadon Sancho situation
Michael Owen has branded the ongoing feud between Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho as “pathetic” and has called on Manchester United staff to intervene.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1-on-1: On future racing plans, Cup ownership possibilities
Fans are used to seeing Dale Earnhardt Jr. as part of the NBC telecasts, which begin this weekend at Iowa Speedway.
Tom Brady tries to bury great Patriots debate once and for all: 'It was us'
Tom Brady joins Colin Cowherd on "The Herd" to talk about why mentorships, like what Jordan Love had in Green Bay, are the best type of training for young quarterbacks.