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New-look Liverpool humbled by Crystal Palace in Community Shield
AFP, Published on 11/08/2025
» LONDON - Crystal Palace twice came from behind to stun a new-look Liverpool and win the Community Shield for the first time on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday.
World Boxing introducing gender tests for all boxers, targets Khelif
AFP, Published on 31/05/2025
» PARIS - World Boxing announced on Friday it will introduce mandatory gender testing to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes wanting to take part in its competitions.
'Crazy for cricket': Young Afghans inspired by national team's success
AFP, Published on 15/12/2023
» KABUL - In a central Kabul street, the sound of kids playing was once mostly the scuff of a football against concrete. Now, it is punctuated with the crack of a cricket bat.
Covid-delayed Asian Games defy 'difficulties' to enter home straight
AFP, Published on 14/06/2023
» HANGZHOU: Chinese organisers said Wednesday there had been "a lot of difficulties" but Asian Games venues were ready for the pandemic-delayed competition with 100 days to go.
What now for Novak Djokovic?
AFP, Published on 17/01/2022
» PARIS: Novak Djokovic's deportation from Australia due to his coronavirus vaccine status may be the portent of worse things to come for the Serbian tennis superstar.
US Starbucks workers score union breakthrough
AFP, Published on 10/12/2021
» BUFFALO - Workers at two Starbucks cafes in Buffalo, New York voted to establish a union, the first at the coffee chain's company-owned shops in the United States.
Thai golfer Kiradech ties for second in PGA Championship
Reuters, Published on 13/09/2021
» LONDON: Thai golf star Kiradech Aphibarnrat shot a superb closing 64 to tie for second place in the BMW PGA Championship title in a tense finish on Sunday.
Taiwan's Chou eyes Olympic badminton gold, even without a coach
AFP, Published on 15/06/2021
» TAIPEI - It's an unorthodox approach, but Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen is hoping his decision to go without a coach will help him win badminton gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
TAT targets expats in bid to resurrect sport tourism
Sports, Published on 09/04/2021
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will organise a golf event targeted at the expatriate community in the country as part of the efforts to restore confidence in domestic tourism.
Millions mark Easter under virus curbs as Pope urges jabs for poor
AFP, Published on 04/04/2021
» ROME - Millions of Christians around the world celebrated a second Easter under coronavirus restrictions on Sunday with Pope Francis calling for vaccines to be shared among the poorest nations as Covid-19 surges.