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Tech sector tackles America's concussion epidemic
AFP, Published on 31/01/2016
» WASHINGTON - A number of technology startups are devising creative new ways of detecting concussions in pro and amateur athletes, using apps, tablets and sensors to monitor the often debilitating brain injury.
Israelis slam hero Blatt's firing as Cleveland Cavaliers coach
AFP, Published on 24/01/2016
» JERUSALEM - Israelis on Sunday harshly criticised the firing of local hero David Blatt as coach of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers, calling him the victim of superstar LeBron James's influence over the team.
Turkish football federation 'fined for sacking gay referee'
AFP, Published on 29/12/2015
» ISTANBUL - A Turkish court on Tuesday ordered the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) to pay compensation after it revoked the refereeing licence of a local referee on the grounds that he was gay, reports said Tuesday.
South Korean golf star Bae Sang-Moon starts military service
AFP, Published on 17/11/2015
» SEOUL - South Korean two-time PGA Tour winner Bae Sang-Moon swapped his driver for a rifle Tuesday, beginning two years of military service after a failed legal bid for a temporary deferment.
American Kirk 'hated' seeing Lahiri miss vital Presidents Cup putt
AFP, Published on 11/10/2015
» INCHEON (SOUTH KOREA) - Chris Kirk said that he had "hated" seeing Anirban Lahiri miss the short putt on the 18th green Sunday that ultimately secured a sixth consecutive Presidents Cup for the US.
Bae in President Cup despite military service order
AFP, Published on 09/09/2015
» LOS ANGELES - International captain Nick Price said he was confident Bae Sang-Moon would be able to participate in next month's Presidents Cup after naming the soon-to-be conscripted South Korean golfer as one of his two captain's picks on Tuesday.
South Korea golfer Bae is in the army - now!
AFP, Published on 23/07/2015
» SEOUL - South Korea's two-time PGA Tour winner Bae Sang-Moon will be changing the driving range for a shooting range after losing a court battle to defer his mandatory two-year military service.
Israel eager to see David conquer Goliath -- on the court
AFP, Published on 15/06/2015
» JERUSALEM - It was well before dawn, but a couple of religious students in skull caps sat in a Jerusalem bar before one of seven televisions, all of them beaming a basketball game from faraway America.
Singapore learns to love 'foreign' swim star Schooling
AFP, Published on 12/06/2015
» SINGAPORE - Singapore's Joseph Schooling said he was happy to silence critics who dubbed him "foreign" after he set out his store for the world championships with nine SEA Games gold medals.
Kerry won't be sidelined from Iran talks by broken leg
AFP, Published on 02/06/2015
» WASHINGTON - Top diplomat John Kerry is committed to reaching a nuclear deal with Iran and plans to join the final negotiations in late June despite breaking his leg in a serious cycling accident, US officials said Monday.