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'Empowering': Ireland's first female sumo wrestler blazes a trail
AFP, Published on 01/02/2026
» BELFAST - Sweat darkened the white "dohyo" ring mat as Ireland's first female sumo wrestler shoved and strained, learning a freshly-discovered sport.
From hair weaves to dagger-toting refs: five sumo facts
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» TOKYO — Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn celebrated his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank on Wednesday by holding aloft a large sea bream.
Conceicao brings good vibes back to AC Milan
AFP, Published on 09/01/2025
» MILAN - Sergio Conceicao has brought back the feel-good factor to AC Milan as the seven-time European champions host Cagliari on Saturday, still on a high from a dramatic Italian Super Cup triumph over local rivals and Serie A kings Inter Milan.
Peru shamans 'neutralise' Neymar in World Cup qualifier ritual
AFP, Published on 12/09/2023
» LIMA - Dressed in colourful ponchos, a group of Peruvian shamans tie up an effigy of Neymar as they seek to "neutralise" him ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifying match against Brazil.
My lips are sealed: Haaland tapes mouth shut when he sleeps
AFP, Published on 31/08/2023
» LONDON - Manchester City striker Erling Haaland says he sleeps with his mouth taped shut as part of an intense nighttime regime aimed at maintaining his superb form for the treble winners.
Muay Thai festival to take place in Hua Hin
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/12/2022
» The Royal Thai Army, together with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and WBC MuayThai, will host the first-ever Amazing MuayThai Festival in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, from Feb 4 to 6 next year, army chief Narongpan Jitkaewthae said on Wednesday.
Mavericks no longer playing US anthem before games: reports
AFP, Published on 10/02/2021
» LOS ANGELES - The Dallas Mavericks have opted to stop playing the US national anthem before games this season, reports said Tuesday, breaking with a pre-game ritual that is widespread in American sport.
NBA won't 'jump the line' for Covid vaccine: Silver
AFP, Published on 22/12/2020
» LOS ANGELES - NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday the league would not "jump the line" for the Covid-19 vaccine as the league prepared to tip off its new season amid a surge in coronavirus cases across the United States.
No more all-girl podium at Tour de France
Sports, Published on 21/08/2020
» PARIS: One of the Tour de France's most famous customs will end this year when the post-race podium ritual of the winner being flanked by two young, attractive women comes to an end.
Liverpool back to normal
Published on 07/03/2020
» LIVERPOOL: Liverpool recovered from back-to-back defeats and conceding the opening goal on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth to move to within three wins of ending a 30-year wait for a top-flight title.