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'So good to be home:' Griner speaks out after release from Russia
AFP, Published on 17/12/2022
» WASHINGTON - US basketball star Brittney Griner said Friday in her first remarks since being released from a Russian prison that it was "so good to be home" and vowed to play again for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury.
World Cup pitch invader defends 'breaking rules' despite ban
AFP, Published on 29/11/2022
» ROME: The Italian who ran onto the World Cup pitch wearing a T-shirt in support of Ukraine and Iranian women defended his protest Tuesday, despite being served a tournament ban.
England, Netherlands eye last-16 berths at World Cup
AFP, Published on 25/11/2022
» DOHA - England head into their second match of the World Cup against the United States on Friday knowing victory would secure a place in the last 16, while the Netherlands could also qualify for the knockout phase.
Taiwan's newest party wants to make mahjong great again
AFP, Published on 23/11/2022
» KAOHSIUNG (TAIWAN) - As Taiwan hurtles towards becoming a "super-aged" society, a new political party has emerged with an unusual and somewhat singular platform -- making mahjong great again.
Battle to save ghostly Balkan lynx from extinction
AFP, Published on 18/11/2022
» GORICA (ALBANIA) - In mountains overlooking an azure lake in southeast Albania, wildlife experts are tracking the Balkan lynx as part of last-gasp efforts to save the species from extinction.
Man Utd survive Villa scare to reach League Cup last 16
AFP, Published on 11/11/2022
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Bruno Fernandes sent Manchester United into the League Cup last 16 as the Portugal midfielder punished a howler from Aston Villa keeper Robin Olsen in Thursday's 4-2 win.
Matchfixing sleuths driven by cheating on the rise
AFP, Published on 10/11/2022
» LONDON - Sports matches arousing suspicions of being fixed globally are on course to break the thousand mark this year but if the matchfixers believe they are in for an easy ride they should think again.
Crowds, colour and Covid rules as Hong Kong Rugby Sevens returns
AFP, Published on 05/11/2022
» HONG KONG - Fans of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens shrugged off a three-year pandemic absence as the weekend sporting spectacle kicked off with drinking, fancy dress -- and Covid rules.
Arsenal, Spurs seek to prove title credentials in north London derby
AFP, Published on 30/09/2022
» LONDON - Arsenal and Tottenham will be fighting for much more than local bragging rights on Saturday as the north London rivals aim to prove they are serious contenders for the Premier League title.
Griner-less USA make ominous start to women's basketball World Cup
AFP, Published on 22/09/2022
» SYDNEY - Breanna Stewart drilled 22 points and grabbed four rebounds as the United States launched their bid Thursday for a fourth straight women's basketball world title with an 87-72 win over Belgium.