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Attack and never give up: Inside Japan's deadly boxing scene
AFP, Published on 28/08/2025
» TOKYO — Drastic weight loss, ferocious sparring and lax regulation have created a dangerous environment in Japanese boxing, as the sport battles for its future in the country after two fighters died.
Conor McGregor, UFC fighter, is held liable for sexual assault in Ireland
New York Times, Published on 23/11/2024
» DUBLIN — A woman who had accused mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor of raping her in a hotel penthouse in 2018 was awarded nearly 250,000 euros (about US$260,000) in damages Friday after a jury found him liable for sexual assault in a civil trial in Dublin.
Chinese badminton player, 17, dies during event in Indonesia
Reuters, Published on 01/07/2024
» Badminton Asia and China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condolences on Monday over the death of 17-year-old Chinese player Zhang Zhijie, who had collapsed on court during the Asian Junior Championships in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Tour de France dream over for Cavendish
AFP, Published on 09/07/2023
» LIMOGES (FRANCE) - Mark Cavendish crashed out of what was set to be his final Tour de France on Saturday, ending the sprint legend's quest to go one better than Eddie Merckx for stage wins.
NFL player 'critical' after collapsing on field
AFP, Published on 03/01/2023
» Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after suffering a cardiac arrest during a National Football League game against the Cincinnati Bengals and is in critical condition in hospital, his team said late Monday.
Muay Thai's Olympic quest slowed by safety concerns
AFP, Published on 31/10/2022
» The ancient combat sport of Muay Thai has set its sights on Olympic glory, but a recent death has highlighted safety concerns that could slow its path to a Games debut.
History-making cyclist Girmay taken to hospital as champagne cork mars Giro win
AFP, Published on 18/05/2022
» PESCARA, Italy: Biniam Girmay won stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday to create history as the first Black African to win on any of the three grand tours -- but his celebrations were cut short by a champagne cork.
Friend of Warne reveals final hours before cricketer's death
Reuters, Published on 07/03/2022
» MELBOURNE: Shane Warne offered gifts of his old cricket clothing and ate the traditional Australian snack of Vegemite on toast in the final hours before his death on Friday, an associate of the cricketing great said.
Shane Warne's body prepared for autopsy ahead of repatriation
AFP, Published on 06/03/2022
» SURAT THANI: Authorities were preparing on Sunday to conduct an autopsy on the body of Australian cricket superstar Shane Warne, who died of a suspected heart attack, before flying him home where he will receive a state funeral.
'No foul play suspected' at Warne villa: Police
Online Reporters, AFP and Reuters, Published on 05/03/2022
» SURAT THANI: No foul play is suspected in the death of Australian cricket great Shane Warne on Koh Samui, police said on Saturday.