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Rob Woollard
Report on sport in the Americas for Agence France-Presse.
Magic Johnson steps down as Lakers chief
The 59-year-old Lakers legend’s decision follows the failure of the LA franchise to make the playoffs for a sixth consecutive year.
Kaepernick fronts Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ ad campaign
Kaepernick triggered a political firestorm after kneeling during the US national anthem in 2016 to protest racial injustice
Belgium, Mexico march on as Germany face Swedish test
Belgium and Mexico powered towards the last 16 of the World Cup with convincing victories as defending champions Germany prepped for Sweden
Simone Biles: ‘I was abused’ by USA gymnastics doctor
In a statement posted on Twitter, Biles said she had wrestled with her decision to go public with her story since the scandal broke.
Before Mayweather-McGregor … there was Ali v Inoki
There are many in the boxing world who are appalled by the prospect of Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor climbing into a ring next month.
Corrupt former Fifa official Blazer dead
Corrupt football official-turned-whistleblower Chuck Blazer, whose evidence helped trigger the FIFA bribery scandal, died Wednesday, his lawyers said.
Germany Gotze World Cup
Mario Götze scored an extra-time winner as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to become the first European team to win a World Cup held in South America.
England polish penalties to ward off Spain pain
England will step up their penalty-taking practice as they enter the Euro 2012 knockout rounds desperate to atone for repeated failures in shoot-outs.
France scramble for England tie
France came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with England as a cagey Euro 2012 opener between the Group D rivals ended in a stalemate.
English soccer inches closer to goal-line technology
Soccer referees may soon be equipped with technology that will enable them to tell if a soccer ball has crossed the goal-line.
Disappointing derby sets Man City above United
Manchester City have seized control of the Premier League after beating Manchester United 1-0 in a derby that failed to live up to its pre-match hype.
Chelsea on the up after Barcelona stumble
Didier Drogba has helped Chelsea stun Champions League title defenders Barcelona with a 1-0 upset victory in their first-leg semifinal.
England ready for first match without Capello
An injury-depleted England team are due to face Holland since manager Fabio Capello’s resignation.
Dalglish: League Cup success gives Liverpool the edge
Liverpool’s League Cup win has ended their six-year trophy drought at Wembley, which their manager says could spur them on for more success.
Gunners, Blues feel the heat as league resumes
The Premier League duel between Man United and Man City could be relegated to a sideshow as all eyes descend on the turmoil at Arsenal and Chelsea.