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Shortstop is where interest, big money lies
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 23/03/2022
» For the longest time in MLB, shortstops were of the diminutive, good field-little or no hit variety -- think Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto of New York Yankees fame.
Theresa May prepares to take over as Brexit PM
AFP, Published on 13/07/2016
» LONDON - British Prime Minister David Cameron steps down on Wednesday and Theresa May prepares to take his place following a momentous referendum to leave the European Union that has sent shockwaves around the world.
Rivals clash in heated final Brexit showdown
AFP, Published on 22/06/2016
» LONDON - Rival sides in Britain's referendum on European Union membership clashed in a passionate final debate to the roars of an audience of thousands in a London concert arena on Tuesday.
French transport to be hit ahead of Euro 2016
AFP, Published on 30/05/2016
» PARIS - Looming air and train strikes are threatening to bring chaos to France less than two weeks before Euro 2016 kicks off, with unions standing firm Monday in demanding contested labour reforms be scrapped.
French transport to be hit ahead of Euro 2016
AFP, Published on 30/05/2016
» PARIS - France braced Monday for severe disruption to trains and flights less than two weeks before Euro 2016, as unions called fresh strikes in their battle to have labour reforms scrapped.
The turf battle for Qatar's 2022 World Cup
AFP, Published on 29/04/2016
» DOHA - Watching grass grow is not usually considered exciting but there's currently a buzz of anticipation among Qatar's World Cup organisers about 12 different types of turf gently sprouting on former Doha farmland.
Mourinho 'stuffed' like Christmas turkey, say UK media
AFP, Published on 18/12/2015
» LONDON - Jose Mourinho's sacking by Chelsea was depicted as an early Christmas carve up on Friday as the British press reported he had been let go after a holiday lunch with players.
20 years on, footballer Bosman left penniless despite Ruling
AFP, Published on 15/12/2015
» BRUSSELS - Jean-Marc Bosman may have changed the face of football transfers for ever but the Belgian has been left destitute after the system changed too late for him to take advantage.
Somali bandy team embarks on icy road to Siberia
AFP, Published on 23/10/2013
» The sound of sharp steel blades scratching the skating rink's ice pierces the chill air as players on wobbly legs hunt a bright pink ball with wooden sticks.
Fears for ice hockey over NHL lockout
AFP, Published on 05/12/2012
» Teemu Selanne weaves his way out of his own end and lofts a perfectly-timed pass up the middle of the ice through a tangle of sticks to Justin Williams who goes in on a breakaway and scores.