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N. Korea draws over 600 foreign runners
Published on 12/04/2015
» PYONGYANG — About 650 foreigners, running to the cheers of North Korean spectators, took part Sunday in an annual marathon in the capital Pyongyang, just a month after the country's lifting of a month-long travel ban over Ebola fears.
Guinea into Africa Cup of Nations quarters after lots drawn
AFP, Published on 29/01/2015
» MALABO (EQUATORIAL GUINEA) - Guinea qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Thursday after a drawing of lots was required to separate them and Mali.
The football world supports me, claims Ginola
AFP, Published on 29/01/2015
» MADRID - Former France international David Ginola has claimed the football world is with him in his unlikely bid to try and unseat Sepp Blatter as FIFA president.
Confident Djokovic ready for Wawrinka challenge
AFP, Published on 29/01/2015
» MELBOURNE - Supremely confident Novak Djokovic is the hot favourite for a fifth Australian Open crown but he is expecting a draining battle with defending champion Stan Wawrinka to make Sunday's final.
Cambodian wins Angkor Wat marathon
Kyodo News, Published on 07/12/2014
» SIEM REAP — A Cambodian won the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon for the first time on Sunday.
Japanese swim star denies theft
Kyodo News, Published on 05/11/2014
» TOKYO - Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita, who was summarily indicted for allegedly stealing a camera at September's Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, said Wednesday that someone else placed the camera in his bag at the Asian Games swimming venue.
Gatland tells Wales to finish with a flourish
AFP, Published on 15/03/2014
» Wales coach Warren Gatland insists there is a "lot at stake" for both his side and opponents Scotland even though they risk being the unappetising filling in Saturday's final day Six Nations 'sandwich'.
Loew hints at high-tempo plan for Italy
AFP, Published on 28/06/2012
» Germany coach Joachim Loew has hinted he will instruct his team to raise their second-half tempo in Thursday's Euro 2012 semi-final against Italy in an attempt to tire out the Azzurri.