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Australian Open increases prize money for 2020 tournament
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Australian Open increases prize money for 2020 tournament

December 24, 2019

Tournament organizers said in a statement Tuesday that the women’s and men’s singles winners will each receive $2.85 million based on current exchange rates. Prize money has increased 61.4 percent…

Premier League not following FIFA advice for handling racism
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Premier League not following FIFA advice for handling racism

December 23, 2019

From left, Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger, Kurt Zouma and Fikayo Tomori celebrate their side’s 2-0 win at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea,…

Roenick suspended by NBC Sports for inappropriate comments
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Roenick suspended by NBC Sports for inappropriate comments

December 23, 2019

NBC Sports has suspended former NHL player Jeremy Roenick indefinitely for making inappropriate comments about co-workers. The network announced the suspension on Monday.Don Heupel/Associated Press file Roenick made a series…

Kristoffersen wins Alta Badia Grand Slalom
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Kristoffersen wins Alta Badia Grand Slalom

December 22, 2019

The Norwegian skier surged up from sixth after the first run to win the vaunted Alta Badia giant slalom on Sunday and move top of both the GS and overall…

DETROIT (3-10-1) AT DENVER (5-9)
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DETROIT (3-10-1) AT DENVER (5-9)

December 21, 2019

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant hurt his shoulder last week at Kansas City and is battling an illness this week. Still, he leads all rookie tight ends this season.Charlie…

Bad weather cancels downhill at Val Gardena
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Bad weather cancels downhill at Val Gardena

December 21, 2019

The International Ski Federation said it planned to announce a new date and site for the race. The cancellation came a day after nearly four hours were required to carry…

FIFA considers staging Women’s World Cup every 2 years
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FIFA considers staging Women’s World Cup every 2 years

December 20, 2019

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Friday that the Women’s World Cup could be staged every two years.Francisco Seco/Associated Press file The competition is currently held every four years, with the…