Astonish the world: Italy keeps surprising on Olympic track
TOKYO — The Italian Olympic team’s hashtag on social media for the Tokyo Games translates loosely as “Astonish the world.”
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Organizers apologize to Ukraine for calling them Russian
TOKYO — Tokyo Olympic organizers apologized Thursday after Ukrainian athletes in artistic swimming were announced as Russians at a medal ceremony.
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NOTEBOOK: For English fan, Euro 2020 offers a sliver of hope
LONDON — When I was much younger, a soccer anthem called “Three Lions” offered an exuberant cry. “Football’s coming home,” the lyrics went, after...
Euro 2020 final: Where Italy and England can win or lose
LONDON — It's being billed as the best team of the tournament against, in effect, the host nation.
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Brazil tops Peru to reach final to defend Copa America title
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil beat Peru 1-0 in a Copa America semifinal on Monday and will attempt to successfully defend its title on...
US women defeat Mexico 4-0 in final tune-up before Olympics
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Tobin Heath scored her second goal in as many games and the United States defeated Mexico 4-0 on Monday in...
Brazil fans not in the mood for Copa America semifinals
RIO DE JANEIRO — Soccer fans at the fancy Piraquê club in Rio de Janeiro can’t wait to once again gather at the bar...
Longtime tormentor Italy stands in way of Spain at Euro 2020
LONDON — They are opponents who have long struck fear into the heart of Spanish soccer.
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After feeling pain as a fan, Maguire helped England revival
LONDON — Harry Maguire doesn’t need reminding just how miserable it could feel being an England fan.
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