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Rugby shake-up goes on with new Autumn Nations Cup
AFP, Published on 11/11/2020
» LONDON - The inaugural Autumn Nations Cup starts with Ireland facing Wales in Dublin on Friday as rugby union continues to deal with the fall-out from the coronavirus pandemic.
Duterte calls for probe after mess
Sports, Published on 30/11/2019
» Manila: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has called for a probe into the preparations for the Southeast Asian Games, which officially start today after a messy build-up marked by last-minute construction and logistical problems.
Ex-NBA star's faith leads to personal promised land
AFP, Published on 13/10/2016
» JERUSALEM - The big man sat in a chair after practice, ice packs taped to his knees, and spoke about an upcoming basketball season that promises to be far different from the many others he has known.
Phelps boosts USA as rugby's O'Connell answers Europe's call at Ryder Cup
AFP, Published on 28/09/2016
» CHASKA (UNITED STATES) - Olympic swim star Michael Phelps delivered a message on competing for America to the US Ryder Cup team while Irish rugby union legend Paul O'Connell is supporting Europe's "shoulder-to-shoulder" theme.
Turbulence, bitter divorce of ex-Dodgers boss in Marseille bid
AFP, Published on 30/08/2016
» LOS ANGELES - If Frank McCourt's turbulent eight-year reign over the Los Angeles Dodgers is anything to go by, fans of French giants Marseille could be in for a bumpy ride.
Fabulous Fijians favourites as high-octane Sevens brings rugby back to the Games
Sports, Published on 31/07/2016
» Sydney: The United States have famously been Olympic rugby champions since winning gold in the 15-man game in 1924 but one of a string southern hemisphere sides look set to strike that anomaly from the record books when Sevens makes its debut in Rio.
Olympic judo: how Brazil made a Japanese sport its own
AFP, Published on 20/07/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Frenchman Georges Mehdi speaks perfect Portuguese, so there's no problem communicating with the ranks of Brazilian judo black belts. But when he gives lessons in Japanese discipline, they don't seem to understand.
Gatland conscious of Anglo-Welsh rugby tradition
AFP, Published on 29/05/2016
» LONDON - Wales coach Warren Gatland is adamant that Sunday's match against England at Twickenham will be more than just a training-ground exercise.
Experience key for Vincenzo Nibali ahead of Giro d'Italia bid
AFP, Published on 05/05/2016
» MILAN - Former champion Vincenzo Nibali is counting on his past experience in cycling's Grand Tours when he saddles up on Friday looking to secure a second Giro d'Italia crown.
There’s nothing wrong in winning ugly
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 19/09/2015
» Every Rugby World Cup has a “Group of Death” and sometimes it doesn’t live up to the billing. But this year’s Pool A seems to fit the hype, with England, Australia and Wales battling it out along with the tough Fiji side.