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NewsAFP NewsNFL: Aaron Hernandez found to have advanced CTE
Ex-National Football League star Aaron Hernandez, who committed suicide in prison, suffered from an advanced stage of degenerative brain disease, researchers said on Thursday. The former tight end for the New England Patriots had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a type of neurological disorder
NewsAFP NewsStanley leads Tour Championship, Spieth in the wings
Kyle Stanley got off to a hot start and outshone the big guns to lead after the opening round of the Tour Championship Thursday but Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas are poised to strike. Stanley shot a six-under-par 64 to take the first-round lead at East Lake Golf Club and put himself in contention
NewsAFP NewsUnited front sparked fast start says Mourinho
Jose Mourinho says Manchester United's dynamic start to their Premier League title challenge has been fuelled by the feel-good factor among his forwards. United have already scored 16 times in the league, netting a further seven in the Champions League and League Cup. It is a goal spree that must
NewsAFP NewsSolheim Cup captaincy 'dream come true' for Matthew
Scottish veteran Catriona Matthew said it was a "dream come true" being named captain of the Europe team for the 2019 Solheim Cup which will be held on the renowned Gleneagles course in Scotland. The 48-year-old, who was Europe's standout player in their recent Solheim Cup 16 1/2-11 1/
NewsAFP NewsRossi ready for pain game, 21 days after double leg break
Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi said Thursday he fully expected to feel the pain as he returns to action at the Aragon Grand Prix, just 21 days after suffering a double leg fracture. The 38-year-old Italian successfully completed a mandatory medical examination at the MotorLand Aragon circuit
NewsAFP NewsLukaku wants Manchester United fans to drop offensive chant
Romelu Lukaku has asked Manchester United fans to "move on" from their controversial chant about the Belgium striker. Lukaku has quickly become a favourite of United supporters since his close-season move from Everton, but their vocal praise of the star has angered anti-racism groups. One
NewsAFP NewsYadav hat-trick gives India big win in 2nd ODI
Kuldeep Yadav's maiden hat-trick and a fluent 92 by Virat Kohli helped India cruise to a 50-run win over Australia in the second one-day international in Kolkata on Thursday. Yadav once again combined with fellow wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal to dismiss the visitors for 202 in 43.1 overs while
