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Magic Johnson speaks to the media before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. (Richard Mackson/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters)

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.

30-year-old Colin Kaepernick is suing the NFL, claiming he has been frozen out of the league by team owners because of his activism.

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

Thai divers gather before they enter to the Tham Luang cave in the northern province of Chiang Rai.

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

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.

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.

Joleon Lescott of England scores the first goal during the Uefa Euro 2012 group D match between France and England.

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

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

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

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

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.

Capello steps down as England manager

Fabio Capello has resigned as manager of England following the Football Association’s decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy, the FA confirmed.

Terry sacked as England captain

Terry sacked as England captain

John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy for the second time in two years after mounting concern over his ongoing racism court case.

Premier League managers sweat over Afcon

English Premier League teams have to make-do without some of their star players, who have national duties to perform at the Africa Cup of Nations.

England bracing for Spanish inquisition

England bracing for Spanish inquisition

England are preparing for a demanding examination of their Euro 2012 credentials as Fabio Capello’s side take on reigning champions Spain at Wembley.

World ready for Man United, City face-off

A global audience of several hundred million will turn to the Theatre of Dreams as Manchester City attempt to prove themselves against United.

Manchester United looks to Premier League summit

History comes into play in Man United-Liverpool test

Manchester United are expected to face the sternest test of their unbeaten Premier League campaign when they resume their rivalry with Liverpool.

Tévez: ‘I never refused to play’

Tévez: ‘I never refused to play’

Manchester City star Carlos Tévez on Wednesday denied refusing to come off the substitutes bench during his team’s Champions League defeat.

Crouch strikes to frustrate United

Manchester United dropped their first Premier League points of the season on Saturday after Peter Crouch’s first goal for Stoke secured a 1-1 draw.

Aguero fires City as Arsenal bounce back

Aguero fires City as Arsenal bounce back

Sergio Aguero struck a hat-trick to shoot Manchester City to the top of the Premier League as Arsenal scored their first win of the season.