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In cryptic tweet, Antonio Brown appears to retire from NFL

Patriots’ Brown practices, status for Sunday’s game unclear

4:03 am September 12, 2019

Foxborough: Patriots receiver Antonio Brown practiced with the team for the first time on Wednesday, a day after his former trainer filed a civil lawsuit in Florida accusing him of sexually assaulting her on three occasions. Before the practice session, coach Bill Belichick declined to answer numerous questions about Brown, including his status for Sunday’s […]

Patriots release Antonio Brown after another accusation

Patriots’ Brown faces rape accusations by former trainer

2:39 am September 12, 2019

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of rape by a former trainer. Britney Taylor says Brown sexually assaulted her on three occasions, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in the Southern District of Florida. Brown has denied the allegations. Darren Heitner, a lawyer representing Brown, told The Associated Press his client […]

South Korea seeks IOC ban on controversial Japan flag

3:42 pm September 11, 2019

Seoul: A controversial flag became the latest sticking point in an intensifying dispute between South Korea and Japan on Wednesday as Seoul asked the International Olympic Committee to ban its use at the Tokyo Games next year. The ‘Rising Sun’ flag has been an ensign for Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Forces since 1954, but in much […]

‘Accidental’ Australia captain Paine on verge of Ashes landmark

2:04 pm September 10, 2019

London: Greg Chappell could not do it, while Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke, who had both had two attempts each, were unable to manage it either. But if his side avoid defeat in the fifth Test against England at The Oval starting Thursday, Tim Paine will join the list of Australia captains who have led […]

India's Tests against England, Australia were not fixed: ICC

Cricket ‘heat rules’ call in response to climate change

1:55 pm September 10, 2019

London: A joint report by sports researchers and environmental academics unveiled on Tuesday urges cricket authorities to introduce “heat rules” including postponing games in response to climate change. The review, by the British Association for Sustainable Sport and two universities, also calls for extra care around youth players and for manufacturers to develop equipment that […]