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Tech wars turning cycling into Formula One
AFP, Published on 03/03/2023
» PARIS: Bike technology has become so important to elite road racing teams that the sport has, one rider said, "become like Formula One".
Sports tragedies that prompted safety re-thinks
AFP, Published on 04/11/2016
» SYDNEY - An Australian coroner ruled Friday that Phillip Hughes' death after being hit by a cricket ball was due to a "slight error" by the batsman, and made recommendations to avoid future incidents.
Refined pink cricket ball provides renewed optimism
AFP, Published on 13/10/2016
» DUBAI - Pakistan and West Indies go into the second ever day-night Test on Thursday in Dubai with the manufacturers of the format's pink ball confident it is now more durable and visible.
Coca-Cola go flat on Blatter and demand resignation
AFP, Published on 03/10/2015
» LAUSANNE - Sepp Blatter's arrival at football's world governing body FIFA coincided with the partnership with Coca-Cola but now the Atlanta-based soft drinks' giants are playing a significent role in the Swiss magnate's downfall.
Clarke opts for new-style helmet after Rogers injury
AFP, Published on 28/07/2015
» BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - The injury suffered by team-mate Chris Rogers has finally convinced Australia captain Michael Clarke to wear one of the new-look helmets developed following the death of Phillip Hughes, he said on Tuesday.
McIlroy's case to resume Wednesday amid signs of 'progress'
AFP, Published on 03/02/2015
» World number one Rory McIlroy's case against his former management company is to resume Wednesday as hopes rose he might yet avoid a lengthy court battle ahead of the US Masters in April.
McIlroy sets aside woes to defend PGA crown
AFP, Published on 08/08/2013
» Rory McIlroy is looking to the past to help defend his title at the PGA Championship this week at Oak Hill after a season of misery following equipment changes.
Pistorius sponsors in turmoil after murder charge
AFP, Published on 16/02/2013
» The murder charge brought against Oscar Pistorius, whose fairytale story attracted multi-million dollar investment from various worldwide brands, has plunged his army of sponsors into turmoil.
Vonn, Hirscher to kick off W.Cup season with giant slalom
AFP, Published on 27/10/2012
» Defending champions Lindsey Vonn and Marcel Hirscher go into the World Cup season-opener this weekend with differing expectations at the start of a testing new campaign.
Improve your short game
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 20/05/2012
» Which of the following three options will give you the quickest and highest chance of improvement?