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Turkey set to realise long-term goal with bid to host Euro 2032
AFP, Published on 09/10/2023
» ISTANBUL - After four failed bids in the recent past, Turkey is finally set to be awarded the hosting rights for a major international football tournament this week when UEFA decides where Euro 2032 will be staged.
Sports clubs no longer a family affair, strictly business only
AFP, Published on 08/07/2022
» NEW YORK - Time was when sports teams and franchises were largely family enterprises, but now it is investment funds and consortiums buying them despite a downturn in the global economy.
NFL says Covid outbreaks could bring forfeits, lost salary
AFP, Published on 23/07/2021
» NEW YORK: The NFL warned clubs and players on Thursday that Covid-19 outbreaks among unvaccinated players in 2021 could cause forfeits without pay to either club and teams liable for financial losses.
Hamilton 'educates' himself as Bahrain GP under fire over alleged rights abuses
AFP, Published on 26/03/2021
» MANAMA: Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday he has been "educating" himself and has "taken steps in private to raise issues" over allegations of human rights abuses in countries where the Formula One circus operates, including this weekend's season-opener in Bahrain.
Take a chant on me -- a very British footballing art
AFP, Published on 29/05/2019
» LONDON - Whether Liverpool are winning or losing a minute from time in Saturday's Champions League final with Tottenham Hotspur a rendition of their emotive song "You'll Never Walk Alone" will reverberate round the stadium in Madrid.
History-maker Hegerberg at home in Lyon and at peace with World Cup absence
AFP, Published on 25/02/2019
» LYON - Having been recognised as the top women's footballer on the planet, Ada Hegerberg is revelling in her status as a role model for aspiring young talents as she thrives at Europe's top club.
Mourinho's dark mood casts shadow over Manchester United
AFP, Published on 31/07/2018
» LONDON - Jose Mourinho's constant carping and foul mood during Manchester United's increasingly tortuous tour of the United States is raising questions about team morale and title hopes just over a week away from the start of the new Premier League season.
Forgery claims hit AC Milan takeover bid
AFP, Published on 21/09/2016
» MILAN - A Chinese consortium looking to purchase AC Milan has been accused of providing false documents during its initial negotiations with the Serie A giants, according to reports Wednesday.
Police deploy anti-mafia tactics in match-fixing fight
AFP, Published on 16/09/2016
» LONDON - The police tactic of turning "foot soldiers" against their bosses in organised crime gangs is having a positive impact on tackling match-fixing in sport, an expert in the field says.
Phelps' Olympic career of gold, anger and contentment
AFP, Published on 14/08/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Michael Phelps' past and present converged at the Rio Olympics in a last explosion of gold for a swimming icon who showed he is more than a "medal machine".