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Vegas GP opening practice cut short after manhole cover comes loose
AFP, Published on 17/11/2023
» LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Grand Prix suffered an embarrassing start when the first practice session on the new circuit was abandoned after just nine minutes of racing on Thursday due to a loose drain cover.
Pele says expects to be out of hospital in 'a few days'
AFP, Published on 10/12/2021
» SAO PAULO: Brazilian football great Pele downplayed his latest health issue Thursday after he was hospitalized to undergo chemotherapy for a colon tumor, saying he would be there for just "a few days."
Bleeding on lungs sees Aussie paceman Hastings retire
AFP, Published on 14/11/2018
» MELBOURNE - Australian fast bowler John Hastings has retired from all forms of cricket fearing a mystery ailment could lead him to bleed to death on the field.
Acciona returns to Dakar Rally with electric car
AFP, Published on 26/12/2016
» MADRID - Spanish energy firm Acciona said Monday it will compete in the Dakar Rally next month in Latin America for the third straight year with the only electric vehicle of the gruelling off-road race.
Australia's rookie fast bowlers face South Africa test
AFP, Published on 29/09/2016
» CENTURION (SOUTH AFRICA) - Australia’s fast bowling reserves will be put to the test during a five-match one-day international series against South Africa starting at Centurion on Friday.
Klitschko eager for revenge over 'invisible' Fury
AFP, Published on 13/09/2016
» LONDON - Wladimir Klitschko said he was content to bide his time and wait for "revenge" over Tyson Fury after the world heavyweight champion failed to turn up for a press conference on Monday ahead of their October 29 rematch in Manchester.
49ers cut Miller after alleged attack on 70-yr-old
AFP, Published on 06/09/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco 49ers on Monday sacked fullback Bruce Miller after he was arrested in connection with an assault on a 70-year-old man and his son.
Starc, Hazlewood to miss SAfrica ODI series
AFP, Published on 02/09/2016
» SYDNEY - Pace pair Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood will be rested for this month's one-day international series in South Africa, Cricket Australia said on Friday.
NBA Warriors' Green arrested for assault: report
AFP, Published on 12/07/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, who is expected to represent the United States in the Rio Olympics, was arrested for an alleged misdemeanor assault, ESPN reported on Monday.
Tennis: Djokovic confronts greatest challenge as clock ticks
AFP, Published on 21/05/2016
» PARIS - Twelve months after his latest bid to complete a career Grand Slam was thwarted, Novak Djokovic targets an elusive French Open title with time and history threatening to conspire against him.