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New Zealand rout England as Cricket World Cup suffers empty feeling
AFP, Published on 05/10/2023
» AHMEDABAD (INDIA) - New Zealand handed defending champions England a nine-wicket thrashing at the Cricket World Cup on Thursday at the start of a marathon tournament likely to dictate the event's status in the future of the sport.
World Cup a triumph for La Roja, women
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/08/2023
» The success of the ninth edition of Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, which ended last Sunday, has displayed just how rapidly women's football has advanced in recent years and the huge crowds that attended the tournament have to be a good omen for the future.
Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Man United tour to Thailand
Published on 08/07/2022
» Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will not travel with the squad for their pre-season tour to Thailand and Australia after being given time off to deal with a family issue, a source at the Premier League club said on Thursday.
Nadal edges ahead of Federer, Djokovic in GOAT debate
AFP, Published on 31/01/2022
» LONDON: The numbers do not lie. Rafael Nadal stands alone on 21 Grand Slam titles, breaking a tie with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the race to be crowned the greatest male tennis player of all time.
Inter fans party in Milan after 19th Serie A title triumph
AFP, Published on 03/05/2021
» MILAN: Thousands thronged onto the Milan streets on Sunday as Inter claimed a first Serie A title in 11 years to end rivals Juventus' nine-year reign.
Three talking points from the Premier League
AFP, Published on 09/11/2020
» LONDON: The Premier League leadership chopped and changed over the weekend but when the dust settled Leicester were top of the pile, one point clear of Tottenham and Liverpool.
Thongchai hosts Queen's Cup
Sports, Published on 20/11/2018
» Thai golfing legend Thongchai Jaidee is looking forward to welcoming some of the best players from the region when the Queen's Cup hosted by Jaidee Foundation gets underway next week.
Mariners say Bolt not A-League grade as deal talks stall
AFP, Published on 23/10/2018
» SYDNEY - Australia's Central Coast Mariners said negotiations with Usain Bolt were stalled over money Tuesday, also warning the sprint superstar he will not play in the A-League even if he signs with the club.
China in 'bubble' warning as spending tops $1 billion
AFP, Published on 16/12/2016
» BEIJING - China's state media warned a "bubble" had developed in Chinese football on Friday after spending topped $1 billion this year and rumours swirled of yet more big-money signings.
Three Barretts, two new faces, in All Blacks squad
AFP, Published on 23/10/2016
» AUCKLAND - The All Blacks named two new players Sunday for next month's northern tour and included three Barrett brothers in their travelling squad as they look to extend their record unbeaten streak.