Soccer
How social media is changing the game for athletes
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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota rose to the heights of soccer stardom before his tragic death at 28
As a child Diogo Jota idolized Cristiano Ronaldo. In a career that took him to the heights of soccer stardom, he would go on to call the Portugal great a teammate and win some of the sport's biggest trophies.
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Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain, police say
MADRID (AP) — Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain when the Lamborghini they were in veered off a road and burst into flames, police said Thursday.
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Reaction to the deaths of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother
Reaction to the deaths of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, in a car accident in Spain: ___ “Liverpool Football Club are devastated by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.
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Brescia, the club that Roberto Baggio ended his career with, has license revoked for bankruptcy
ROME (AP) — Brescia, the club that Roberto Baggio ended his career with, had its national license revoked and was kicked out of Serie C on Thursday after going bankrupt, the Italian soccer federation announced.
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Vancouver Whitecaps play the LA Galaxy after shutout win
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (11-3-5, second in the Western Conference) vs. LA Galaxy (1-13-6, 16th in the Western Conference) Carson, California; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Vancouver +155, Los Angeles +156, Draw +249; over/under is 2.
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Colorado Rapids host Sporting Kansas City in Western Conference action
Sporting Kansas City (5-10-5, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Colorado Rapids (7-8-5, eighth in the Western Conference) Commerce City, Colorado; Friday, 9:30 p.m.
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Dallas takes on Minnesota United in Western Conference action
Minnesota United FC (9-4-7, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. FC Dallas (5-8-6, 12th in the Western Conference) Frisco, Texas; Friday, 8:45 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Minnesota United FC +136, FC Dallas +179, Draw +249; over/under is 2.
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Raúl Jiménez's goal sends Mexico to 12th CONCACAF Gold Cup final with 1-0 win over Honduras
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Raúl Jiménez scored in the 50th minute off an assist from 16-year-old Gilberto Mora and Mexico advanced to its 12th CONCACAF Gold Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Honduras on Wednesday night.
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Claire Hutton scores first international goal to help the United States beat Canada 3-0
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just playing for the U.S. national team was a big opportunity for Claire Hutton. Then Canada left her a bit too much space at the edge of the 6-yard box — and Rose Lavelle found her with a perfect corner kick.
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