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Ukraine's Euro 2012 dreams turning dark
AFP, Published on 29/04/2012
» Explosions and Western anger over the alleged prison beating of hunger-striking ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko have turned Ukraine's Euro 2012 dreams into a nightmare just weeks before the kick-off.
Pacquiao trains 'with God' for Bradley bout
AFP, Published on 18/04/2012
» Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao began training Wednesday for his June world title defence against US challenger Timothy Bradley, saying he has God in his corner.
Polish FA chief faces revolt over graft
AFP, Published on 29/03/2012
» The boss of Poland's PZPN football association Grzegorz Lato on Wednesday faced mounting calls to step down, with rebels mustering support to force him from the job even as Euro 2012 looms.
Miller nominated for Basketball Hall of Fame
AFP, Published on 25/02/2012
» Former Indiana Pacers great Reggie Miller was named as a first-time finalist for the Basketball Hall of Fame, one of a dozen finalists for the class of 2012.
Shamed Japan Sumo Association chairman back in post
AFP, Published on 02/02/2012
» The discredited ex-chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, who stepped down in 2008 amid a drug-abuse scandal, is back in his job.
Putin promises visa-free travel for World Cup
AFP, Published on 20/01/2012
» Russian strongman Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced visa-free travel for fans at the 2018 World Cup as he hosted two of world football's most powerful figures ahead of a key election.
Ooh, Aah! Cantona eyeing a run for French presidency
AFP, Published on 10/01/2012
» Footballer-turned-actor Eric Cantona is lining up a long-shot bid for the French presidency, hijacking an as-yet lacklustre election campaign to highlight the housing needs of the poor.
Sri Lanka elects cricket board uncontested
AFP, Published on 03/01/2012
» Sri Lanka's national cricket board was elected uncontested on Tuesday amid allegations that political pressure had forced favourites to withdraw from the first election in seven years.