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NewsAFP NewsSimeone extends Atletico contract to 2019 - report
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has extended his contract with the capital club until 2019, according to a report by Spanish radio station Cadena SER. The 47-year-old Argentinian had shortened his contract from 2020 to 2018 after his side's Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid last
NewsAFP NewsDerrick Rose reportedly agrees one-year deal with Cavaliers
Free agent point guard Derrick Rose is set to sign a one-year, $2.1 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, US media reported on Monday. Rose, the youngest player to win the NBA Most Valuable Player award when he took the trophy in 2011, met with Cavs officials in Ohio on Monday. Cleveland.com reported
NewsAFP NewsJamaica aim to slay another giant, face US in Gold Cup final
Jamaica are out to end North America's stranglehold on the CONCACAF Gold Cup when they take on the favored United States Wednesday in the final at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The arrival of Bruce Arena's men in the title match of the regional championship for North and Central
NewsAFP NewsCassano retiring - again, says wife 'was wrong'
Former Italy international striker Antonio Cassano confirmed his retirement for the second time in a week on Monday, bringing an eventful end to a colourful career. The 35-year initially announced he was retiring last Tuesday, before backtracking on his decision just hours after breaking the news to
NewsAFP NewsNetherlands, Denmark reach women's Euro quarters
Hosts Netherlands beat neighbours Belgium 2-1 to advance to the women's Euro quarter-finals alongside Denmark, who edged 2013 runners-up Norway 1-0 in Group A on Monday. In Tilburg, Sherida Spitse converted a penalty -- her second in two games -- in the 27th minute to put the Netherlands ahead after
NewsAFP NewsFinancial concerns leave Calgary wary of 2026 bid
The city of Calgary wants more information from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) before deciding whether to pursue a bid for the 2026 Winter Games. A potential bid was on the agenda of Monday's city council meeting in the city in Western Canada that hosted the 1988 Winter Games.
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