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Atlanta Braves' blueprint for success: A culture of excellence
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 03/05/2024
» For the past three decades, no Major League Baseball team has ruled their division like the Atlanta Braves have commanded the National League East.
‘Blue card’ has Fifa seeing red
Published on 02/03/2024
» Fifa is opposed to a proposal by the International Football Association Board for a “blue card”, president Gianni Infantino says, adding he was unaware of the idea before it caught the public eye.
ONE turning Muay Thai into soft power
Sports, Published on 01/02/2024
» "One Championship's ascent wasn't without challenges," says Chatri Sityodtong, the Chief Executive Officer of ONE Championship, the internationally renowned martial arts organisation.
Muay Thai festival starts Feb 2
Sports, Published on 25/01/2024
» The 2024 Amazing Muay Thai World Festival will take place from Feb 2-5 at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.
Niger celebrates unity in wrestling arena
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» AGADEZ, Niger - The winner falls to his knees, arms raised triumphantly. After just eight minutes, his opponent's knee and elbow have touched the sand, handing "Issaka Issaka" an historic win in Niger's king of sports.
Leicester City stars spread Xmas cheers at infirmary
Sports, Published on 13/12/2023
» Players from Leicester City's men's and women's teams headed to the Leicester Royal Infirmary this week to visit children who are spending the festive season in hospital.
Spanish ace Rahm confirms jump to LIV Golf
AFP, Published on 08/12/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm confirmed Thursday he is joining LIV Golf in a deal reportedly worth hundreds of millions of United States dollars, sealing a stunning coup for the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit.
US ambassador to India backs cricket to hit LA Olympics for six
AFP, Published on 17/10/2023
» MUMBAI - The United States' ambassador to India believes his compatriots will come to share his joy in the "unabashed fun" of Twenty20 cricket when the format features at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
For Iranian refugees, French wine harvest part of anti-government 'struggle'
AFP, Published on 03/10/2023
» SAINT-MEARD-DE-GURCON, France - Swapping their state-enforced veils for T-shirts reading "life" and "liberty", a group of Iranian women who have fled to France now help make wine that traces its roots back to ancient Persia.
ONE boss Chatri turning fighters' dreams into reality
Sports, Published on 06/09/2023
» Muay Thai is a sport steeped in tradition, a sport whose greatest champions are revered across Thailand. But rarely has its athletes achieved the fame and fortune that come with a global audience -- until now.