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A decade after Lord's scandal, match-fixing still haunts Pakistan cricket
AFP, Published on 05/06/2020
» KARACHI - When Mohammad Amir bowled a no-ball against England on the opening day of the 2010 Test at Lord's, no one could have imagined his long stride past the crease marked the first step in a historic fixing scandal.
Alli double sees Tottenham Spurs past Southampton
AFP, Published on 29/12/2016
» SOUTHAMPTON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Dele Alli scored twice as Tottenham came back from behind to win emphatically, 4-1, at Southampton on Wednesday.
Chelsea claim first win in four Premier League games
AFP, Published on 02/10/2016
» KINGSTON UPON HULL, UNITED KINGDOM - Willian and Diego Costa scored twice in six second-half minutes as Chelsea won 2-0 at Hull City on Saturday to claim a first win in four Premier League games.
Anthem protests and September 11 to collide
AFP, Published on 09/09/2016
» WASHINGTON - Colin Kaepernick's controversial decision to not stand for the US national anthem before NFL games could gain support when most teams open the season on Sunday -- the 15th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
NBA legend Michael Jordan speaks out, condemns US gun violence
AFP, Published on 26/07/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Basketball icon Michael Jordan, long reluctant to speak out on social issues, has condemned violence fueling rising racial tension in America and pledged $2 million toward efforts to build trust.
Ronaldo tears as Eder brings Portugal Euro glory
AFP, Published on 11/07/2016
» PARIS - Cristiano Ronaldo was stretchered off in tears but an extra-time goal by Eder saw Portugal beat hosts France 1-0 in Sunday's Euro 2016 final to win their first major tournament.
Portugal beat France 1-0 in Euro 2016 final
AFP, Published on 11/07/2016
» PARIS - Cristiano Ronaldo was stretchered off in tears but an extra-time goal by Eder saw Portugal beat hosts France 1-0 in Sunday's Euro 2016 final to win their first major tournament.
Curry, Irving seek shooting form in Finals
AFP, Published on 05/06/2016
» OAKLAND (UNITED STATES) - Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and Cleveland Cavaliers playmaker Kyrie Irving will try to shake off poor shooting performances Sunday in game two of the NBA Finals.
Australia focus on Kiwis with Bangladesh tour down
AFP, Published on 02/10/2015
» SYDNEY - Australia's new cricket captain Steve Smith on Friday switched focus to New Zealand's upcoming tour as he voiced regret that a two-Test series in Bangladesh had to be called off over terrorism fears.
Cabaye spot on as Palace crash Watford party
AFP, Published on 28/09/2015
» LONDON - Yohan Cabaye slammed home a decisive 71st-minute penalty as Crystal Palace won 1-0 at Watford on Sunday to climb to sixth place in the Premier League table.