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Zhao's historic snooker title sparks talk of China world domination
AFP, Published on 09/05/2025
» BEIJING — Zhao Xintong's historic World Snooker Championship title is set to spur the game to even greater heights in China and sparked predictions the country could come to dominate the sport.
Jones appointed Wallabies coach in 'major coup' after Rennie dumped
AFP, Published on 16/01/2023
» MELBOURNE - Former England boss Eddie Jones was appointed the new Australia coach in "a major coup" after Dave Rennie was sacked on Monday, and vowed to steer them to World Cup glory in France this year.
Red faces in France over Olympic mascots made in China
AFP, Published on 17/11/2022
» PARIS: The choice by Paris 2024 Olympics organisers of a cuddly red Phrygian cap as the Games' mascot is proving a harder sell than expected, after critics pounced on the fact that most will be made in China -- and others couldn't help seeing a symbol of feminine sexuality.
Removing 'camouflage,' Brazil football referee comes out
AFP, Published on 12/08/2022
» BELO HORIZONTE (BRAZIL) - Growing up, he never liked football, but Igor Benevenuto played it anyway to avoid being teased with homophobic jokes -- something all too common in his hometown in southeastern Brazil.
Sunak or Truss to be Britain's next PM
AFP, Published on 21/07/2022
» LONDON - Conservative rivals Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, offering competing answers to Britain's multiple crises, will duel in the coming weeks to become the next prime minister after the party's lawmakers held a concluding vote Wednesday.
Ronaldo's power play puts pressure on Ten Hag
AFP, Published on 05/07/2022
» LONDON - Cristiano Ronaldo's shock demand to leave Manchester United has thrown Erik ten Hag's plans into disarray as he scrambles to contain the fall-out from the Portugal star's power play.
Scrappy Fitzpatrick hits the shot of his life to win US Open
AFP, Published on 20/06/2022
» BROOKLINE: Scrappy English underdog Matt Fitzpatrick, hardened in steel town Sheffield, endured epic pressure and hit the shot of his life when it mattered most on Sunday to win the US Open.
Tiger makes final preparations for epic Masters return
AFP, Published on 06/04/2022
» AUGUSTA (UNITED STATES) - Tiger Woods has talked the talk, now he'll have to walk the walk as he chases a record-tying sixth Masters title only 14 months after suffering severe leg injuries in a car crash.
Tiger-mania builds as Woods practices well at Augusta
AFP, Published on 05/04/2022
» AUGUSTA (UNITED STATES) - Tiger Woods practiced before thousands of supportive spectators on Monday at Augusta National ahead of the 86th Masters, where he hopes to make his first start since a car crash 14 months ago left him with severe right leg injuries.
Tiger-mania building as Woods practices at Augusta
AFP, Published on 05/04/2022
» AUGUSTA: Tiger Woods practiced before thousands of supportive spectators on Monday at Augusta National ahead of the 86th Masters, where he hopes to make his first start since a car crash 14 months ago left him with severe right leg injuries.