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You’re being watched: Japan battles online abuse of athletes
AFP, Published on 09/04/2026
» TOKYO - Japan is fighting back against online abuse of athletes and sports authorities have a warning for trolls planning to target competitors at this year’s Asian Games: You are being watched
Grand National ‘had to change to survive’, says jockey
AFP, Published on 09/04/2026
» The Grand National is a radically different challenge than it was when Mick Fitzgerald rode Rough Quest to victory in 1996, but he told AFP you have “to evolve or you die”.
Fifa brings calm and belief to Augusta
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 08/04/2026
» There is a certain calmness about current Asian No.1 amateur golfer, Pongsapak "Fifa" Laopakdee, that feels almost misplaced as he prepares for a dream debut at the Masters Tournament this week.
Gattuso resigns as Italy coach after World Cup flop
AFP, Published on 03/04/2026
» ROME - Gennaro Gattuso quit as Italy coach on Friday, as the Azzurri’s failure to reach a third straight World Cup continued to send shockwaves through Italian football.
Repair the green, respect the game
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 01/04/2026
» Ball marks, shoe damage such as spike marks and scrapes or indentations caused by equipment or a flagstick are regarded as damage to the putting green and therefore may be repaired. Also included would be old hole plugs, turf plugs, seams of cut turf and scrapes or indentations from maintenance tools or vehicles, animal tracks or hoof indentations, and embedded objects such as a stone, acorn, hail or tee and indentations caused by them.
Sweden's Duplantis wins fourth world indoor pole vault title
AFP, Published on 22/03/2026
» TORUN (POLAND) - Sweden's pole vault king Armand Duplantis returned to the scene of his first world record in Torun, Poland, to win a record-equalling fourth world indoor title in dominant fashion on Saturday.
Troubled Spurs snatch late draw at Liverpool, Man Utd boost top-four bid
AFP, Published on 16/03/2026
» LONDON - Troubled Tottenham rescued a 1-1 draw at Liverpool thanks to Richarlison's late leveller, while Manchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a 3-1 win against Aston Villa on Sunday.
Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'
AFP, Published on 13/03/2026
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump warned Iran's football team on Thursday their "life and safety" would be at risk if they took part in the upcoming World Cup in North America.
The simple rules everyone should know on course
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 11/03/2026
» Golf's basic social guidelines when playing on the course are important to follow and vital to instil in youngsters just starting to play and this ingrained etiquette can be utilised and used for life.
Pressure builds for Australia to offer Iran women's football team asylum
AFP, Published on 09/03/2026
» SYDNEY - Australia must protect the visiting Iranian women's football team, the son of the nation's late shah urged Monday, warning their refusal to sing the national anthem before a match could have "dire consequences".