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Todd Boehly’s Arrival Marks the End of Premier League’s Era of Quiet Americans
Bob Dylan once had a piece of advice for aspiring artists: write 10 songs a day, and then discard nine. In a way this also appears to be Todd Boehly’s approach to improving English football. He is just putting stuff out there, you see.
Gulf Cup Draw to be Held in Basra on October 25
The Iraqi Football Association has announced that the ceremony for holding the draw for the 25th Gulf Cup will be held on October 25. In a brief statement, the Federation said: "The draw will be held in the city of Basra on October 25." The games are scheduled from January 6 to 19 next year.
Auger-Aliassime Beats Djokovic; Team World Leads Laver Cup
Felix Auger-Aliassime added a singles victory over Novak Djokovic to an earlier win in doubles Sunday, allowing Team World to take a 10-8 lead over Team Europe with two matches remaining in the Laver Cup.
How Jesse Marsch Brought New York Grit to the Premier League Fight
Pre-season, 2016. New York Red Bulls head coach Jesse Marsch has arranged a training camp in Tucson, Arizona, for both his own squad and the club’s second team.
Roger Federer Says He Knows It’s Right Decision to Retire
Roger Federer says he now is at peace with his choice to retire from professional tennis and plans to close his career with one doubles match at the Laver Cup — perhaps with longtime rival Rafael Nadal by his side.
Tensions in France Squad Ahead of Nations League Matches
France's last competitive football games before the World Cup should be a chance for coach Didier Deschamps to test his best team. But as France prepares to play Austria in the Nations League on Thursday, tension hangs over the defending champion because of ongoing issues off the field.
LaLiga Condemns Hate Speech after Vinicius Jr Racially Abused
LaLiga has condemned hate speech after Atletico Madrid fans were filmed racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr.