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Vietnam's lockdown ensnares world's clothing giants
AFP, Published on 29/09/2021
» HANOI: From shoes and sweaters to car parts and coffee, Vietnam's strict and lengthy coronavirus lockdown has sparked product shortages among worldwide brands such as Nike and Gap which have grown increasingly dependent on the Southeast Asian nation's manufacturers.
H&M says 'dedicated to regaining trust' in China after boycott
AFP, Published on 31/03/2021
» STOCKHOLM - Swedish clothing giant H&M said Wednesday it was doing "everything" to resolve a boycott in China that was sparked by its decision to stop sourcing cotton from Xinjiang over forced labour concerns.
Nike's rivals play catch-up in marathon shoe wars
AFP, Published on 09/05/2020
» PARIS - When Eliud Kipchoge made history by beating the two-hour mark for the marathon, the Kenyan was wearing a pair of controversial Nike running shoes that has sent rival companies scrambling to play catch-up in a business worth billions of dollars.
NZ sports store apologises over porn played on big screens
AFP, Published on 30/09/2019
» SYDNEY: The New Zealand arm of Japanese sports brand Asics has apologised after pornography was broadcast on large television screens above its central Auckland store for several hours, startling Sunday morning shoppers.
Wallabies star Israel Folau sacked over anti-gay comments
AFP, Published on 17/05/2019
» SYDNEY: Devoutly Christian Wallabies star Israel Folau was sacked Friday for homophobic comments in a case that sparked a bitter debate and looks to have ended his glittering career in Australia.
Tearful Warner admits Australia career may be over
AFP, Published on 31/03/2018
» SYDNEY: Former Test vice-captain David Warner said he realised he may never play for his country again as he tearfully apologised Saturday over a ball-tampering scandal which has had deep repercussions for Australian cricket.
Tearful Warner sorry for ball-tampering, may appeal ban
AFP, Published on 31/03/2018
» SYDNEY - Former Australia vice-captain David Warner apologised in tears Saturday for his role in ball-tampering but said he may appeal his 12-month ban in the latest emotional public appearance over the scandal.
Australia look for redemption after week of crying shame
AFP, Published on 30/03/2018
» JOHANNESBURG - Embattled Australia go back to the business of playing cricket Friday after a week of scandal, suspensions, confessions and torrents of tears.
Australia cricket coach quits, captain breaks down in tears
AFP, Published on 30/03/2018
» JOHANNESBURG - Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann said Thursday he would quit after the final match of the scandal-tainted Test series in South Africa after the team's former captain Steve Smith broke down in tears and accepted complete responsibility for the ball-tampering incident.
Disgraced skipper Smith to face the music in Australia
AFP, Published on 29/03/2018
» SYDNEY - Disgraced skipper Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner were heading home to an angry Australia Thursday after being banned for a year over a cheating scandal that has left their careers in tatters and sponsors deserting the game.