Comeback, redemption and broken records some of the storylines in 2019
Despite all the doom and gloom in the news in 2019, this year in sports unified an ever-polarizing world.
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FIFA considering idea for Women's World Cup to be played every 2 years
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested the Women's World Cup could be played every two years in the future.
Surf legend Kelly Slater to miss out on Tokyo Olympics
He's the best competition surfer there's ever been, but veteran Kelly Slater missed out on a spot in the inaugural Olympics surfing competition at Tokyo 2020.
Babe Ruth's 500th home run baseball bat sold for $1 million
A baseball bat used by legendary player Babe Ruth to hit his 500th career home run has sold at auction for over $1 million.
Drew Brees sets NFL record for all-time passing touchdowns
Drew Brees now has the most touchdown passes in NFL history.
Champions League draw: Manchester City faces Real Madrid in 'morbid clash'
The Champions League round of 16 draw has thrown up some mouth-watering ties -- or, if you're the Spanish media, one particularly "morbid clash."
Chinese state media pulls TV coverage of Arsenal game
Chinese state media on Sunday pulled coverage of Arsenal's English Premier League game against Manchester City after its midfielder Mesut Ozil posted social media messages in support of China's Muslim Uyghur minority.
Tiger Woods feels the love as US team wins Presidents Cup
If Captain America is one of Marvel Comics most famous and beloved superheroes, then Tiger Woods was feeling a similar level of affection from his Presidents Cup tea
James Harden first in NBA to record back-to-back 50-point games
James Harden made NBA history this week becoming the first player to record back-to-back 50-point games with more than 10 3-pointers made in each game.
Barcelona draw with Real Sociedad opens door for Real Madrid
Barcelona and Real Sociedad played out a thrilling draw as the Catalan side failed to hold on for a victory that would have guaranteed it top spot in La Liga.
