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Newest first · UTC+11:00Police say statute of limitations expired for KFA's sexual entertainment allegations
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Police have determined the statute of limitations has expired regarding allegations that the Korea Football Association (KFA) offered sexual entertainment to foreign referees between 2011 and 2012, an official said Wednesday.
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Marathon runners are training for a hotter world
It was the heat wave over the Fourth of July weekend that finally pushed Jen Dimascio-Donohue to hit the “checkout” button on an item that had been sitting in her cart for months.
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A's outfielder Tyler Soderstrom to have season-ending hip surgery
Athletics designated hitter Tyler Soderstrom, center, reacts after striking out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
Nestory Irankunda says Pauline Hanson’s Socceroos monocultural claim made ‘us boys angry’
Forward says One Nation leader’s comments made him ‘emotional’
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Howard scores 23, Hammon ejected as Dream beat Aces 97-82
Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon is held back by Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson and assistant coach Larry Lewis after being ejected during the first half of a WNBA basketball game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Atlanta Dream Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP) CORRE…
5 Australian rules footballers banned by Sydney Swans amid police investigation
SYDNEY (AP) — Five Australian rules footballers have been banned for the remainder of the AFL season by the Sydney Swans for breaching player codes of conduct during a stay at a Melbourne hotel that has led to a police investigation into allegations of sexual assault.
Jamal Musiala treated for 'neurological dysfunction' after collapsing during match for second time | The National
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has revealed he is receiving treatment for a “neurological dysfunction” after collapsing during a match for the second time in four days.
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Brewers match modern-era record with 22-0 beatdown of Mariners
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No Guardiola or Klopp, so who is the Premier League's best manager? Ranking all 20 coaches for 2026/27 | The National
The new Premier League season starts on Friday and nine of the 20 teams will begin the 2026/27 season under new leadership. It will also be the first season in 40 years without any of Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, Jurgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola in the dugout.
· Andy Lewis
Brewers match modern-era record for biggest shutout, beating Mariners 22-0
Milwaukee Brewers’ David Hamilton rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
· Rich Rovito
Ikitau back in fray as Wallabies eye Argentina tour
Len Ikitau, recovered after minor surgery, is in the Wallabies squad for the two-Test tour of Argentina. (Getty Images: Nations Championship/Graham Denholm)
Witt has winning hit in ninth as Royals beat Athletics 4-3
Kansas City Royals’ Jac Caglianone celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a double hit by Vinnie Pasquantino during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Stanford names Michigan transfer Davis Warres as starting quarterback
Michigan quarterback Davis Warren plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game on Nov. 30, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
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Sydney Swans bosses face media on player suspensions | Full Press Conference
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'It's a dream': Rodri completes £65m move to Barcelona | The National
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri has completed his "dream" move to Barcelona.
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Germany star says neurological issue behind two collapses in a week
Jamal Musiala (left) has revealed a neurological condition is behind his two on-field collapses this week. (EyesWideOpen/Getty Images)
Swans players 'sincerely remorseful' over allegations
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Fever's Mitchell scores 29 before getting overheated and sitting out 4th
Indiana Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell (0) drives as Toronto Tempo’s Kia Nurse (11) and Marina Mabrey (3) defend during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Toronto on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
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Manny Pacquiao-founded league to join East Asia Super League as new partner next season
Abra Weavers, Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League champions, will compete in 2026-27 EASL season, which starts in first week of October
· Mike Chan
Manny Pacquiao-founded league to join East Asia Super League as new partner next season
Abra Weavers, Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League champions, will compete in 2026-27 EASL season, which starts in first week of October
· Mike Chan
As a woman who loves AFL, I feel palpable despair. Why is our safety not valued as much as the success of the men?
Commentary around the Sydney Swans case has made it painfully clear that women’s safety is not valued as highly as the sporting success of its male stars
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Bell carted off and fights break out at steamy Saints-Cowboys practice
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Demarvion Overshown, left, and outside linebacker Sam Williams, center, fight, with New Orleans Saints tight end Moliki Matavao, below, during an NFL football joint practice, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
· Dan Greenspan
Boyd open to landing 'pressure cooker' Maroons job
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Rodri joins La Liga champions Barcelona from Manchester City
BARCELONA, Spain (AFP) -- Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri said he was ready to "feel that excitement again" after completing his move to Barcelona from Premier League side Manchester City on Tuesday.
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Suaalii positional shift flagged in Wallabies squad for Argentina
Coach Les Kiss has flagged a potential move for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii into the Wallabies’ back three after the NSW superstar was cleared to return from a hamstring injury for the two-Test tour of Argentina.
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Mitchell and Clark lead Fever to 101-95 win over Tempo
Indiana Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell (0) scores past the Toronto Tempo defence during the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Toronto on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
· Ian Harrison
LeBron James’ new YouTube golf channel explodes with shocking number of views
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· Michael Duarte
I played for the Sydney Swans. Time will tell what the club truly values
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Sun beat Sparks 85-77 in Boston's TD Garden
BOSTON (AP) — Olivia Nelson-Ododa scored 18 points and Kennedy Burke had 17 to lead the Connecticut Sun to an 85-77 win over the Los Angeles Sparks at TD Garden on Tuesday night.
Five Sydney Swans players stood down
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Hyundai Motor takes wraps off fully redesigned Tucson SUV
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. on Wednesday unveiled the fully redesigned Tucson sport utility vehicle (SUV), marking the model's first complete redesign in about six years.
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Five Sydney Swans players linked to alleged sexual assault stood down for rest of AFL season
Bice, Blakey, Heeney, Jordon and Warner hit by suspensions
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Swans ban five players for remainder of season amid police investigation
Sydney has suspended Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner for the remainder of the 2026 AFL season.
Hong Kong tennis chief says city getting bang for buck from hosting WTA, ATP events
Michael Cheng says city must continue to invest in tennis and has no issue with calendar, which some players say is too long, causes injuries
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Hong Kong tennis chief says city getting bang for buck from hosting WTA, ATP events
Michael Cheng says city must continue to invest in tennis and has no issue with calendar, which some players say is too long, causes injuries
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‘I love opening’: Shocked but excited, Renshaw ready to make Test spot his own
Mackay: Matt Renshaw was still in something of a daze as he picked up his bags to resume life as a Test cricketer, a decade after being a “little baby” in the national team.
· Daniel Brettig
Bryson DeChambeau among players making contingency plans amid LIV Golf uncertainty
Bryson DeChambeau is among a number of players who have made commitments to tournaments on other tours following what could be LIV Golf’s final-ever event this week.
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Bayern Munich star collapses in second straight match as he reveals scary diagnosis
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· Christian Arnold
Premier League 2026-27 preview No 15: Manchester City
With the departures of Pep Guardiola and Rodri it looks like the end of an era at City. Will Enzo Maresca be able to sustain their position as a domestic and continental superpower?
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Swans boss set to announce player sanctions following board meeting
Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox confirmed the club would make a statement today following a board meeting on Tuesday night where they were deciding on sanctions and penalties for a group of players they believe “are in serious breach of expected club behaviour and standards”.
· Jonathan Drennan
Dees star's ban upheld as AFL tribunal rejects biomechanist evidence bid
Jacob van Rooyen's bid to have a three-match striking suspension overturned at the tribunal was unsuccessful. (Getty Images: Daniel Pockett)
Bills add experienced depth to defensive front by signing Gaines
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Greg Gaines (96) warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Dec. 28, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
· John Wawrow
5 Buss siblings still intend to sell Lakers minority shares despite Jeanie's opposition
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss attends the team’s NBA preseason basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oct. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
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Albon commits to Williams
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'Dream within a dream' for pass rusher Von Miller to join his hometown Dallas Cowboys
Washington Commanders linebacker Von Miller (24) looks on after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, on Jan. 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)
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Jamal Musiala revela problema neurológico tras segundo colapso en juego del Bayern
Jamal Musiala, del Munich, recibe tratamiento médico durante un juego de soccer de pre-temporada entre el FC Bayern Munich y RB Leipzig en Munich, Alemania, el sábado 15 de agosto de 2026. (Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/dpa via AP)
Chargers' Tyler Biadasz suffers leg injury in joint practice with 49ers
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs drills as center Jake Slaughter (66) defends during a joint NFL football practice with the San Francisco 49ers, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
· Beth Harris
Springboks and All Blacks begin their first 4-test series in 50 years
South Africa’s head coach Rassie Erasmus juggles the ball as players warm up for the match ahead of a rugby championship test match between South Africa and Italy at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, July 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)
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