Adidas 2022 income drops, more pain ahead after end of Kanye tie-up
Adidas's net income fell heavily in 2022, according to preliminary results released on Thursday, with the German sportswear giant predicting major operating losses this year after ending a tie-up with Kanye West.
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Ukraine-led 2024 boycott call is against Olympic principles: IOC chief Bach
IOC president Thomas Bach has told Ukraine that its calls for a boycott of the 2024 Paris Games over the possible participation of Russian competitors goes against Olympic "principles".
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European Super League 'progressing', says Barcelona's Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Thursday said plans to create a European Super League were "progressing" and expected a favourable court ruling for the breakaway competition fiercely opposed by UEFA and FIFA.
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World Cup winner Scaloni leads FIFA 'Best' coach award shortlist
Argentina's World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni, Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola were named as FIFA's finalists for the 2022 'Best' coach of the year award on Thursday.
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Anger and grief in Quebec after bus rams day care, killing two
The driver who Canadian police believe deliberately crashed his bus into a day care, killing two children, was being evaluated by psychiatrists Thursday, officials said as mourners laid flowers and lit candles at the site.
Read moreCredit Suisse shares sink after biggest loss since 2008 financial crisis
Credit Suisse stocks plunged nearly 15 percent on Thursday as the scandal-plagued Swiss banking giant posted its biggest annual loss since the 2008 financial crisis -- and warned it expects to stay in the red in 2023.
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Nicaragua frees 222 dissidents to US, in surprise shift
More than 200 detained members of Nicaragua's opposition were freed Thursday and flew to the United States, in a surprise gesture by President Daniel Ortega, who has faced pressure over growing authoritarianism.
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Crying game inspires South Africa skipper Luus at T20 World Cup
South Africa captain Sune Luus believes 25,000 fans packed inside Newlands on Friday will inspire an opening win at the Women's T20 World Cup even if her parents fail to make it.
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Joshua says he has put his 'heart back' into boxing
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua says he is still feeling fresh as he targets his first win since 2020 after putting "his heart" back into boxing.
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UN chief urges more Syria border aid points after quake
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged the Security Council to authorize the opening of new cross-border humanitarian aid points between Turkey and Syria to deliver UN aid to earthquake victims.
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