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Thousands of litres of water to stop '60-degree' Tour de France roads melting
AFP, Published on 16/07/2022
» SAINT-ÉTIENNE (FRANCE) - With a heatwave building towards a sweltering peak this weekend, Tour de France organisers are ready to pour tens of thousands of litres of cold water onto a route that risks melting at road temperatures of 60 degrees.
Sharks make Grier first Black general manager in NHL history
AFP, Published on 06/07/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO - The San Jose Sharks named Mike Grier general manager on Tuesday, an historic appointment that makes the former Sharks player the first Black GM in the NHL.
Colorado Avalanche win Stanley Cup Final for third NHL crown
AFP, Published on 27/06/2022
» WASHINGTON - The Colorado Avalanche won their first Stanley Cup Final in 21 years on Sunday when Nathan MacKinnon scored one goal and set up another to spark a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay.
Curry, Warriors storm to 7th NBA crown
AFP, Published on 17/06/2022
» A dazzling performance from Stephen Curry powered the Golden State Warriors to a seventh NBA Finals crown on Thursday, securing a 103-90 victory over the Boston Celtics to clinch a 4-2 series triumph.
Chaos, controversy at Cup of Nations as Mali, Gambia and Ivory Coast all win
AFP, Published on 13/01/2022
» DOUALA: There were chaotic scenes at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday as Mali beat Tunisia in a game marred by controversy when the referee blew the final whistle before the 90 minutes had been played.
When even penguins couldn't play at snowbound Stamford Bridge
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/01/2021
» The heavy state of the pitch at Elland Road for the match between hosts Leeds United and Brighton last Saturday prompted widespread criticism, much of it unwarranted considering the weather.
Liverpool win Premier League to end 30-year title drought
AFP, Published on 26/06/2020
» LIVERPOOL: Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions without kicking a ball on Thursday as Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester City ended the Reds' 30-year wait to win the English title.
Qatar faces rocky road to 2022 World Cup after athletics test
AFP, Published on 06/10/2019
» DOHA - Despite triumphs on the track, Qatar has come under fire for its hosting of the World Athletics Championships with questions raised over Doha's ability to deliver the football World Cup successfully in three years' time.
The rugby-mad duo cycling from Twickenham to Tokyo
AFP, Published on 11/08/2019
» HANOI - They survived angry dogs in Iran and stomach bugs in India, and have slept in monasteries, underpasses and on farms -- it's been a madcap adventure for a pair of rugby enthusiasts cycling from Twickenham to Tokyo for charity ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Predators embrace the road
Sports, Published on 29/05/2017
» NEW YORK - The Nashville Predators are on the road again to open the Stanley Cup Finals against the defending champions Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday morning (Thai time), but they have every reason to feel confident.