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Yamanashi Gakuin's star pitcher Hikari Komoda has been diagnosed with a fracture near his left wrist following an incident during a high school baseball game.

Researchers have potentially found an explanation for why boxers, rugby players, and other athletes often suffer from dementia-like illnesses long after they stop participating in their sport.

Manchester United were denied a penalty leading up to Bournemouth's first equalizer, which VAR confirmed was a correct decision due to insufficient contact.

Tyson Fury's opponent, Arslanbek Makhmudov, has expressed agreement with John Fury's comments on his son's performance, noting they are no longer in contact.

Interest in Bodø/Glimt's players has surged following their success in the Champions League, making foreign clubs hesitant to make contact due to high transfer demands.

The new Honda Prelude, marking its return after 25 years, aims to revive the sports coupe market in Italy.

French rugby player Oscar Jegou faces disciplinary action following an incident during a match against Scotland where he allegedly made contact with an opponent's eyes.

Oscar Jegou, during the Six Nations match against Scotland, may face disciplinary action for allegedly committing a spear tackle that involved contact with an opponent's eyes.

Finnish skier Jasmin Kähärä finished 10th in the Lahden sprint, hindered by contact with Swiss skier Nadja Kälin during her semi-final heat.

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has expressed keen interest in young Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito following an impressive cameo during a Champions League match.

Chacho Coudet, coach of Alavés, may be playing his final match in Spain before potentially joining River Plate, although he denies any contact with the club.

The USA Hockey Team celebrated a historic Olympic victory in Milan, winning gold after a 46-year drought, with President Donald Trump reaching out to congratulate the players.

Barcelona presidential candidate Xavier Vilajoana claims he has reached out regarding a potential transfer of Harry Kane.

Arsenal has been informed that Athletic Club's Nico Williams is open to a transfer this summer, with a price tag of around £87 million.

Manchester United's management has denied any contact with Luis Enrique regarding a managerial position, as Michael Carrick looks to continue his unbeaten run as interim coach.

The Finnish ski team is following strict isolation rules at the Rio Stava hotel to prevent illnesses during the Olympics, restricting contact with loved ones to outside or public spaces while adhering to hygiene protocols.

Canadian speedskater William Dandjinou finished fifth in the men's 1,500-metre final at the Milan Cortina Olympics, struggling amidst heavy contact during the race.

In the Inter vs. Juventus match, Kalulu was controversially sent off after receiving a second yellow card following what was deemed a foul, despite evidence suggesting no actual contact was made.

Experts suggest that a five-minute penalty should have been called against Italy for a head contact incident with Slovak player Martin Fehérváry during their recent hockey match.

Italian football coach Luciano Spalletti created headlines by kissing journalist Federica Zille during a recent interview, suggesting that not every contact in football should be deemed a penalty.

The article discusses the psychological and neurological pressures faced by professional athletes, particularly in contact sports, emphasizing the concept of hyper-vigilance and its impact on mental health.

The Run Nation Championship in Sydney sells over 5,000 tickets despite concerns over head injuries, as athletes acknowledge inherent risks while organizers emphasize safety measures.

The NFL has lobbied for years for flag football to be included in the Olympic Games, showcasing this non-contact version of American football for the first time during Super Bowl week.

Latvian basketball player Rolands Šmits suffered a calf muscle injury during a EuroLeague match for Istanbul's Anadolu Efes, following contact with an opponent, and will undergo further MRI tests to determine the recovery period.

Italian reports suggest Olympiakos is interested in bringing back Tsimikas from Liverpool as Roma seeks to end his loan deal.

The winter transfer window is ongoing in major football leagues with Barcelona signing a former star and Real Madrid bringing back a forward while Bayern is reportedly in contact with Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.

Arsenal is exploring potential signings, including a Brazilian wonderkid and England's Marc Guehi, with the January transfer window approaching.

After Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus defeated Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk at the Brisbane tournament, Kostyuk expressed her strong emotions regarding the situation in Ukraine while both players avoided direct contact with each other.

Dean Windass has emotionally urged his son Josh to reconnect on his 32nd birthday, expressing heartache over their estrangement before Wrexham's FA Cup match against Nottingham Forest.

Osijek's football club faces a challenging second half of the season amid protests against management and internal tensions.

Alec Pierce of the Indianapolis Colts achieved over 1,000 receiving yards in the season finale against the Texans but was ejected for making contact with an official late in the game.

Fabijan Krivak, a young Croatian talent, transferred from Lokomotiva to Czech club Sigma Olomouc for 2.5 million euros, expressing disappointment that Dinamo Zagreb did not contact him while Hajduk Split showed interest.

Brighton's CEO Paul Barber announced there has been no recent contact from Manchester United regarding the transfer of Carlos Baleba, despite their ongoing interest since last summer.

Barcelona is reportedly in contact with Dušan Vlahović's representatives as the club seeks to capitalize on his stalled contract negotiations with Juventus.

Milan is actively restructuring their attack, seeking to finalize a deal for striker Niclas Füllkrug while also negotiating the departure of Christopher Nkunku to Istanbul.