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Whitelock to match McCaw as All Blacks eye Namibia win
AFP, Published on 14/09/2023
» TOULOUSE (FRANCE) - New Zealand will bid to bounce back from their opening World Cup defeat by hosts France with a resounding victory over Pool A minnows Namibia in Toulouse on Friday.
Spain and Italy step up chase of runaway Euro leaders
AFP, Published on 13/09/2023
» PARIS - Spain crashed in six in Euro 2024 qualifying on Tuesday while Belgium were also big winners as Italy revived their campaign and Austria and Switzerland stayed on course for qualification.
France goes (a bit) veggie for Olympics
AFP, Published on 13/09/2023
» PARIS - With France slowly weaning itself off its traditional obsession with meat, the top chefs in charge of feeding the sporting masses at the 2024 Olympic Games are emphasising a more vegetarian approach.
Kohli, Rahul star as India crush Pakistan in rain-hit Asia Cup ODI
AFP, Published on 12/09/2023
» COLOMBO - Virat Kohli and returning KL Rahul hit unbeaten centuries to lead India's 228-run thrashing of Pakistan in a rain-hit Super Four clash of the Asia Cup on Monday's reserve day.
Juventus midfielder Pogba provisionally suspended for doping
AFP, Published on 12/09/2023
» ROME - Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended after a doping control detected elevated levels of testosterone, Italian anti-doping authorities (Nado) told AFP on Monday.
Peru shamans 'neutralise' Neymar in World Cup qualifier ritual
AFP, Published on 12/09/2023
» LIMA - Dressed in colourful ponchos, a group of Peruvian shamans tie up an effigy of Neymar as they seek to "neutralise" him ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifying match against Brazil.
Djokovic downs Medvedev at US Open to win record-tying 24th Slam
AFP, Published on 11/09/2023
» NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday to win his fourth US Open and a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, avenging his loss to the Russian in the final two years ago.
South Africa off mark as Wales avoid Fiji Rugby World Cup slip-up
AFP, Published on 11/09/2023
» PARIS - Fly-half Manie Libbok was named man of the match as South Africa opened the defence of their Rugby World Cup title with victory over Scotland on Sunday as Wales held out against a spirited Fiji comeback.
Djokovic, Gauff steam into US Open semi-finals
AFP, Published on 06/09/2023
» NEW YORK - Novak Djokovic charged into his 13th US Open semi-final on Tuesday with a straight-sets win over Taylor Fritz, while home favourite Coco Gauff stayed on track for her first Grand Slam title.
How the All Blacks learned to unleash the haka
AFP, Published on 05/09/2023
» WELLINGTON - Before France take on New Zealand in the opening match of the Rugby World Cup on Friday evening, the hosts will have to face the ferocious challenge laid down by the All Blacks in the haka.