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Five breakout sporting stars in 2023
AFP, Published on 27/12/2023
» PARIS - In 2023, Sha'Carri Richardson finally came good on the global stage, while Victor Wembanyama quickly left his mark on the NBA and Rachin Ravindra lit up the Cricket World Cup.
FIFA bans Rubiales for 3 years for forced kiss on Spain player
AFP, Published on 30/10/2023
» GENEVA - FIFA announced Monday it had imposed a three-year ban on former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales following his forced kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso.
North Korean weightlifters clean up in Hangzhou
AFP, Published on 07/10/2023
» HANGZHOU, China - The superheavyweight giants wrap up the Asian Games weightlifting on Saturday but it was the North Koreans' stunning return after four years that raised eyebrows in Hangzhou.
Arsenal target Man City scalp as Man Utd seek spark
AFP, Published on 06/10/2023
» LONDON - Arsenal could leapfrog Manchester City in an early season showdown for the Premier League title on Sunday as crisis-hit Manchester United seek some respite at home to Brentford.
Europe, Africa and South America all to host games in 2030 World Cup
AFP, Published on 05/10/2023
» LAUSANNE - Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced on Wednesday.
Ten-man Man City show silk and steel to extend Premier League lead
AFP, Published on 24/09/2023
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester City moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League despite having Rodri sent-off in a fiery 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Juventus midfielder Pogba provisionally suspended for doping
AFP, Published on 12/09/2023
» ROME - Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended after a doping control detected elevated levels of testosterone, Italian anti-doping authorities (Nado) told AFP on Monday.
England, Spain pursue history in Women's World Cup final
AFP, Published on 20/08/2023
» SYDNEY: History will be made at the Women's World Cup on Sunday when England and Spain clash in the final in Sydney, with both bidding to win the tournament for the first time.
Chelsea, Liverpool stalemate shows need for Caicedo, Spurs held by Brentford
AFP, Published on 14/08/2023
» LONDON - Chelsea and Liverpool had to settle for a 1-1 draw to start their Premier League season on Sunday as Tottenham also drew 2-2 at Brentford as they began life without Harry Kane.
Saudi League kicks off, hoping world is watching
AFP, Published on 10/08/2023
» RIYADH: The Saudi Pro League kicks off on Friday amid unprecedented attention on Saudi football following a year of high-profile transfers and growing accusations of "sportswashing".