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Rape investigation opened into Moroccan soccer player Achraf Hakimi, according to source close to investigation

By Joseph Ataman and Sammy Mngqosini, CNN French judicial authorities have opened an investigation for rape into Moroccan soccer player Achraf Hakimi, a source close to the investigation confirmed to CNN on Tuesday. The Nanterre prosecutor’s office, just outside of Paris, is leading the investigation, the source added. Spanish-born Moroccan Hakimi is a full-back for

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Turkish soccer fans who chanted anti-government slogans banned from stadium

By Isil Sariyuce, CNN Supporters of Turkish soccer team Fenerbahçe, who chanted anti-government slogans during a previous match, have been banned from attending this weekend’s game against Kayserispor, according to a team statement. Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber confirmed the decision on Tuesday, saying visiting fans will not be allowed inside the stadium as Fenerbahçe

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At one school, sports betting company aims pitch at students

By JOSH CAPLAN and SHANE CONNUCK / Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — PointsBet is one of several sports-betting companies that’s striking sponsor deals with college sports programs. At the University

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