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Swiatek, Gauff dumped out in more Australian Open shocks
AFP, Published on 22/01/2023
» MELBOURNE: Top seed Iga Swiatek and a tearful Coco Gauff both crashed out in straight sets in the last 16 on Sunday in yet more shocks at the Australian Open.
World's oldest known person dies aged 118: spokesman to AFP
AFP, Published on 18/01/2023
» MARSEILLE - The world's oldest known person, French nun Lucile Randon, has died aged 118, a spokesman told AFP on Tuesday.
Jones appointed Wallabies coach in 'major coup' after Rennie dumped
AFP, Published on 16/01/2023
» MELBOURNE - Former England boss Eddie Jones was appointed the new Australia coach in "a major coup" after Dave Rennie was sacked on Monday, and vowed to steer them to World Cup glory in France this year.
World Cup of firsts ends with clash of titans
AFP, Published on 18/12/2022
» DOHA: There is no new name on the trophy and many of football's global superstars are taking their final bow but the most controversial World Cup in history will be remembered as a tournament of firsts.
Argentina, Croatia ready for World Cup clash as semi-finals kick off
AFP, Published on 12/12/2022
» DOHA - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni brushed off accusations of poor sportsmanship on Monday as the South Americans prepared for a World Cup semi-final showdown against Croatia.
California dreaming: Para surf hopefuls eye Los Angeles Olympics
AFP, Published on 10/12/2022
» PISMO BEACH (UNITED STATES): Under perfect California skies, Liv Stone elegantly flips her board into the hollow of a wave, perfectly executing the kind of move this disabled surfer would love to replicate at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
World Cup heavyweights gear up for quarter-finals
AFP, Published on 07/12/2022
» DOHA: Brazil, France and other World Cup heavyweights started the build-up to their quarter-final matches in earnest on Wednesday after Portugal made a huge statement of intent against Switzerland.
Ronaldo eyes World Cup quarters as Morocco dare to dream
AFP, Published on 06/12/2022
» DOHA: Cristiano Ronaldo will aim to fire Portugal past Switzerland and into the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as Morocco bid to derail Spain's bid for a second global crown.
Neymar close to World Cup return, England and France set up last-8 showdown
AFP, Published on 05/12/2022
» DOHA: Neymar could make his return to the World Cup stage on Monday as Brazil continue their bid to be crowned kings for a record-extending sixth time against South Korea.
Ghana eye Uruguay revenge, Germany digests shock exit
AFP, Published on 02/12/2022
» DOHA: Ghana will bid to avenge an infamous loss by eliminating Uruguay from the World Cup on Friday as shellshocked Germany launched an inquest into the team's stunning early exit.