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Dazzling Biles wins record eighth US all-around gymnastics title
AFP, Published on 28/08/2023
» SAN JOSé (UNITED STATES) - Simone Biles dazzled on floor exercise Sunday on the way to a record eighth all-around title at the US Gymnastics Championships, another step on a comeback trail pointing toward the Paris Olympics.
'Twisting again' Biles prepares gymnastics comeback
AFP, Published on 04/08/2023
» CHICAGO: Simone Biles makes her long-awaited return to gymnastics in Chicago on Saturday, with the dreaded "twisties" firmly behind her in what could be the first step on the road towards next year's Olympic games.
DR Congo races to be ready for Francophone Games
AFP, Published on 21/07/2023
» KINSHASA: With just a week left before the opening ceremonies, workers in Kinshasa are racing to finish facilities ahead of the Francophone Games, gathering nations from the French-speaking equivalent of the Commonwealth.
Djokovic battles into French Open second round, Alcaraz waits
AFP, Published on 29/05/2023
» PARIS - Novak Djokovic started his bid for a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the French Open first round on Monday, as Carlos Alcaraz waited to open his tournament.
Osaka returns to French Open with questions over form, fitness
AFP, Published on 19/05/2022
» PARIS - Naomi Osaka returns to Roland Garros looking to banish the memories of her withdrawal 12 months ago, but hampered by concerns over her clay-court form and fitness.
Warne had chest pain, health issues before death, police say
Published on 06/03/2022
» SURAT THANI: Australian cricket great Shane Warne had experienced chest pains prior to his death on Koh Samui and had asthma and some heart issues, police said on Saturday, citing information from Warne's family.
NFL legend Brady poised to retire after 22 seasons: reports
AFP, Published on 30/01/2022
» NEW YORK: Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady is poised to retire after 22 NFL seasons, according to multiple US media reports Saturday.
China: US 'paying athletes to disrupt Olympics'
Published on 29/01/2022
» BEIJING: The United States is paying athletes to “create disturbances” during the Beijing Winter Olympics, Chinese state media reported on Saturday.
Djokovic faces return to detention as Australia cancels visa
AFP, Published on 15/01/2022
» MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic was expected to be detained in Australia again Saturday, after authorities ripped up his visa for a second time and declared the unvaccinated tennis superstar a threat to the public.
Where is the Taliban's supreme leader?
AFP, Published on 28/08/2021
» KABUL - In the days since taking power in Afghanistan, a wide range of Taliban figures have entered Kabul -- hardened commandos, armed madrassa students and greying leaders back from years of exile.