In news that shocked the world on Thursday, Barcelona announced that Lionel Messi’s two-decade stay at Barcelona was over after “financial and structural obstacles” prevented the Argentine from signing a new deal. A statement on the Catalan giants’ official website
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Messi in tears at farewell Barcelona press conference
Lionel Messi fought back tears as he began a press conference at which he confirmed he is leaving Barcelona, the football club where he has played his entire career. He was emotional before he even made an opening statement. “These
USA women’s basketball team tops Japan to win seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal
TOKYO — When the Olympics were initially postponed by a year, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi wondered whether they’d make it to Tokyo. At this late stage of their basketball careers, having first put on USA jerseys in 2004, every
Here are some notable moments from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics is soon coming to close after two weeks of sports events highlighting the world’s best athletes. Here’s a look at some of the Games’ notable moments: Simone Biles takes home the bronze: The US gymnastics star overcame mental health struggles
Team USA women’s basketball wins seventh gold medal in a row to tie record
The United States defeated host nation Japan 90-75 in the gold medal game at the Tokyo Olympics, giving the American women their seventh consecutive gold medal. Only Team USA’s men’s basketball team had achieved the feat before, winning gold in
Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony set to bring imperfect, irrepressible games to an end
TOKYO — It’s time for Japan to take its Olympic bow. Tokyo will pass the baton to Paris on Sunday after staging a Games that was delayed by Covid-19 and dismayed a skeptical public but nonetheless still delivered its share