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Women’s World Cup opener yet to sell out
Published on 19/07/2023
» AUCKLAND: Fifa president Gianni Infantino has urged fans to “seize the moment” and snap up Women’s World Cup tickets, with Thursday’s opening match yet to sell out on the eve of the tournament.
Transgender athletes condemn ban on inclusion in female events
Reuters, Published on 24/03/2023
» SYDNEY/LOS ANGELES: Transgender athletes have condemned World Athletics' exclusion of transgender women from elite female competitions, while the decision was welcomed by some sportswomen as a win for fairness.
Fifa chief Infantino: disparaged yet indestructible
AFP, Published on 16/03/2023
» KIGALI, Rwanda: Disparaged and yet seemingly indestructible, Gianni Infantino is poised to start a third term at the head of Fifa on Thursday.
All Blacks star praised for 'courageous' coming out
AFP, Published on 01/02/2023
» WELLINGTON: New Zealand forward Ardie Savea said Wednesday that he believes Campbell Johnstone's "courageous" coming out as the first gay All Black could pave the way for other rugby stars.
Williams' legacy spans present and future
AFP, Published on 29/08/2022
» NEW YORK: Whether it's in the powerful groundstrokes of players like Coco Gauff or the growing numbers of African-American youngsters surging into tennis camps across the United States each year, Serena Williams' influence will be felt long after she hangs up her racquet.
Danish star sent packing in 1st round
Sports, Published on 23/08/2022
» Tokyo: Third-seeded Anders Antonsen crashed out in the first round of the world championships yesterday but top-ranked fellow Dane Viktor Axelsen was a ruthless winner.
England cricket star Stokes acquitted of affray
AFP, Published on 14/08/2018
» BRISTOL (UNITED KINGDOM) - England cricketer Ben Stokes was found not guilty of affray in a unanimous decision by a jury in less than three hours of deliberations on Tuesday following a trial at Bristol Crown Court.
NCAA withdraws tournaments from North Carolina over anti-gay law
AFP, Published on 13/09/2016
» LOS ANGELES - US collegiate officials announced Monday that seven sporting events previously awarded to North Carolina would be relocated over the state's law limiting anti-discrimination protections for gays.
Bolt eyes 'triple-triple', Maracana hosts women's football final
AFP, Published on 19/08/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Usain Bolt's final leg of his 'triple triple' quest on his Olympic farewell is the undoubted show-stopping moment at Rio 2016 on Friday.
Jamaican quartet keep Bolt's 'triple triple' quest on track
AFP, Published on 18/08/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Jamaica kept Usain Bolt's quest for his "triple triple" gold medal haul on track Thursday by qualifying for the final of the 4x100m relay.