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World Cup host Morocco under pressure to save stray dogs
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» TANGIERS, Morocco - Animal welfare groups have accused Morocco of culling stray dogs as it prepares to host football's 2030 World Cup, but the kingdom denies the accusations, vowing to protect the canines.
Biggest-ever Asian Games ready for liftoff in China after Covid delay
AFP, Published on 21/09/2023
» HANGZHOU (CHINA) - The biggest Asian Games in history, boasting about 12,000 competitors -- more than the Olympics -- will open on Saturday in the Chinese city of Hangzhou after a year's delay because of Covid.
Hannah breaks new ground at Rovers
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 15/07/2023
» A headline in the English newspaper the Daily Mirror last week asked "Who is Hannah Dingley?" It was a fair question and few people were able to provide an answer.
Ronaldo seeks new club after Man Utd exit
AFP, Published on 23/11/2022
» LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo is searching for a new team after a tumultuous few hours at Manchester United, during which they announced the superstar forward was leaving and the club could be sold.
Biles's Olympic meltdown sparks stars into going public on mental health
AFP, Published on 12/07/2022
» PARIS - American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles's legacy may not be the four Olympic gold medals she won in her career but a remarkable meltdown at the Tokyo Olympics which sparked other sports greats to speak out about their battle with mental health issues.
Liverpool in sight of semis after putting three past Benfica
AFP, Published on 06/04/2022
» LISBON: Liverpool took charge of their Champions League quarter-final against Benfica on Tuesday as Sadio Mane, Ibrahima Konate and Luis Diaz gave them a 3-1 lead after the first leg in Lisbon.
'Animal lover' Moyes defends decision to pick Zouma after cat shame
AFP, Published on 09/02/2022
» LONDON - David Moyes insisted he is an "animal lover" as the West Ham manager defended his controversial decision to pick Kurt Zouma for Tuesday's 1-0 win over Watford despite the Frenchman's cat-kicking shame.
Shared gold, knitting and cardboard dogs: memorable moments of Tokyo Olympics
AFP, Published on 08/08/2021
» TOKYO - The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics may have lacked crowds, but there was no shortage of memorable moments. Here are some of the Games' memorable moments:
Supporting cast make a welcome comeback to the English game
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/12/2020
» For the first time in nine months, we will be seeing a limited number of fans at five of the English Premier League football stadiums this weekend.
Evergreen Aguero holds key to Man City's title defence
AFP, Published on 01/11/2019
» LONDON:- Sergio Aguero holds the key to Manchester City's bid to overhaul Premier League leaders Liverpool as the Argentine striker reaps the rewards of the "best decision of his life".