Doddie Weir: Scottish rugby favorite dead at 52 | CNN
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Rugby great Doddie Weir has died at age 52, according to a statement from the Weir family that was released through the Scottish Rugby Union.
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Ecuador dampens Qatar's party as controversial World Cup gets underway | CNN
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For the past year, a giant clock in Doha has been counting down to the opening match of the World Cup. Qatar and the world need wait no more, after this controversial tournament got underway Sunday with the host losing 2-0 to Ecuador.
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David Beckham's "status as a gay icon will be shredded" if the former England captain and Manchester United star continues in his role as a Qatar World Cup ambassador said British comedian Joe Lycett on Sunday.
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Hong Kong protest song plays instead of China anthem in rugby final mix-up | CNN
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The Hong Kong government on Monday demanded an investigation after a song associated with the city's pro-democracy movement was played instead of the Chinese national anthem before a rugby sevens match between Hong Kong and South Korea.
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Travis leads No. 25 Florida State past Syracuse 38-3
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Jordan Travis threw for three touchdowns, caught a scoring pass and ran for another score, and No. 25 Florida State beat reeling Syracuse 38-3 on Saturday night, the Orange's fourth straight loss. It was the last conference game for ...
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Iran should not be allowed to play at World Cup, says former FIFA President Sepp Blatter | CNN
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Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter thinks Iran should be barred from the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, a Swiss paper and online news website quoted him as saying Friday.
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Iran protests: Archer joins other athletes in showing support for protests | CNN
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Iranian archer Parmida Ghasemi demonstrated her support for anti-government protests by removing her hijab during an awards ceremony in Tehran, a video shared to social media on Thursday shows.
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FIFA announced on Thursday that shared flights have been organized to permit Israeli and Palestinian fans into Qatar to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The temporary direct charter flights between Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and Hamad International Airport in Doha,...
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A woman allegedly raped by a Sri Lankan World Cup cricketer in Sydney, Australia last week told police she feared for her life during the attack, according to court documents reported by CNN affiliate 7 News.
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Sister of executed Iranian wrestler arrested and identified by state news as 'agent' | CNN
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Iranian officials said they have identified the "Iran International agent" arrested Thursday as Elham Afkari, the sister of famous Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari, who was executed two years ago, according to state news agency IRNA.
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Every World Cup 2022 squad announced: USMNT, Germany, Belgium and more | CNN
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'Tis the season for wall charts and fans gathering around to pick their starting teams for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has referred the case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after deeming the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) has made no progress on the skater's Winter Olympics doping case.
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Aaron Rodgers throws 2 end zone interceptions on Green Bay's first 2 drives vs. Lions
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Rodgers' season went from bad to worse against Detroit.
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England manager Gareth Southgate has a lot on his plate as the World Cup in Qatar grows ever closer. He is trying to turn around an England football team enduring its worst run of form since 1992, while facing an ever-growing injury list. All this as he prepares for...
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Qatar summons German ambassador over interior minister's World Cup remarks | CNN
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Qatar's Foreign Ministry summoned the German ambassador Claudius Fischbach on Friday following the recent comments made by interior minister Nancy Faeser regarding the Gulf state's hosting of the 2022 World Cup.
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World Cup host Qatar has praised the Australian men's national team for their efforts to raise awareness on "important matters" and said that "no country is perfect," a spokesperson for Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy said on Friday.
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Netball Australia: Gina Rinehart pulls sponsorship in dispute over father's racist comments | CNN
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When Australia's richest woman Gina Rinehart threw a financial lifeline to Netball Australia, she triggered a debate about sponsorships and the role of social and political issues in the sporting sphere. Then she walked away.
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Panthers star RB Christian McCaffrey traded to 49ers for draft picks
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The 49ers made a big move in their backfield on Thursday night.
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Elnaz Rekabi: Fans cheer, clap as climber returns to Iran
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Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi, who caused controversy by competing in an international contest without a headscarf, has returned to Iran to cheering supporters, reiterating in comments to state media she had climbed without a hijab unintentionally. Footag...
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A law firm has sent a letter to FIFA on behalf of a group of former and current Iranian sports figures urging football's governing body to suspend the Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) and ban it from participating at this year's World Cup in Qatar.
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On Sunday morning, a puffy, Michelin Man-like figure trudged through Times Square in New York, panting from the exertion of trying to move.
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Elnaz Rekabi: Concerns mount over Iranian climber after she competed without hijab | CNN
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A female Iranian climber, who did not wear a hijab at an international competition in South Korea, left for Iran on Tuesday as Iranian groups based abroad raised alarms over her fate back home.
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LeBron James with a dunk vs the Minnesota Timberwolves
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LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) with a dunk vs the Minnesota Timberwolves, 10/12/2022
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Barbara Hernandez: Swimmer dubbed the 'Ice Mermaid' takes on challenge to swim the Seven Seas | CNN
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When Barbara Hernandez was swimming for more than 35 kilometers across the North Channel, the strait between Northern Ireland and Scotland, the freezing waters and powerful currents were the least of her concerns.
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Novak Djokovic would be welcomed to play at the Australian Open if he can obtain a visa, according to tournament director Craig Tiley.
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Nord Stream: Mystery leaks hit Russian gas pipelines to Europe | CNN Business
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European countries on Tuesday raced to investigate unexplained leaks in two Russian gas pipelines running under the Baltic Sea near Sweden and Denmark, infrastructure at the heart of an energy crisis since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Mali basketball players apologize after mixed zone fight - CNN
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Two basketball players from Mali have apologized for fighting in the mixed zone following the team's 81-68 defeat against Serbia at the Women's World Cup.
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Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel plans appeal after being convicted of assault in Australia | CNN
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Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel will appeal a court conviction for assaulting two teenage girls in a Sydney hotel on Saturday, according to his lawyer.
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Red Stars Bianca St. Georges ejected after flipping double birds at referee
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Bianca St. Georges' obscene gesture came in the second half of their 3-0 loss to Portland on Sunday.
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The International Chess Federation (FIDE) reprimanded former world champion Magnus Carlsen for resigning from an online chess match against fellow grandmaster Hans Niemann after just one move but added that it shared the world No.1's "deep concerns about the damage...
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