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Ronaldo revels in Portugal's passage

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia - Cristiano Ronaldo was thrilled to fire Portugal into the Confederations Cup semifinals after netting his 75th international goal in Saturday's 4-0 thrashing of New Zealand.

Russia fast-forwarding to video

The president of Russia's Football Union, deputy prime minister Vitaly Mutko, said on Saturday that the country was in talks with FIFA on using the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology at some of its stadiums.

Germany young gun Goretzka garnering global attention

SOCHI, Russia - With his lung-bursting runs, shrewd vision and solid link play, Leon Goretzka's reputation as Germany's midfield dynamo is growing by the game.

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Soccer

Poignant 'selfies' from a stranger

Taking selfies may be considered a phenomenon of the new millennium, but a Chinese man named Ye Jinglyu (1881 to 1968) had actually been doing something similar since more than a century ago.

Enthralled by equine indulgence

However, a more select group will experience one of the world's most glamorous horse racing festivals in a different manner.

China's Jiang taking over resurgent Parma

MILAN, Italy - Chinese businessman Jiang Lizhang has agreed to buy a 60 percent stake in Italian side Parma, which has just been promoted to the second tier, the club said on Wednesday.

All about accepting the challenge

GUANGZHOU, Guangdong province - Her team failed to win a single set during the tournament, but for South African volleyball player Mokgadi Maphaba the inaugural BRICS Games was a resounding personal and collective triumph.

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Ronaldo reaps Russian respite

Superstar puts his problems aside to power Portugal past Confed Cup host

Koepka keeps cool to become a major player

ERIN, Wisconsin - Brooks Koepka received a short piece of advice from a valuable source on the eve of the final round at the US Open.