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Golden wicket: Labourer's daughter, 15, scores India cricket payday
AFP, Published on 28/02/2023
» FIROZABAD (INDIA) - Cricketer Sonam Yadav could not afford sports shoes when she was younger but now the 15-year-old is set to play in India's Women's Premier League and says the money will transform life for her family.
Ghana eye Uruguay revenge, Germany digests shock exit
AFP, Published on 02/12/2022
» DOHA: Ghana will bid to avenge an infamous loss by eliminating Uruguay from the World Cup on Friday as shellshocked Germany launched an inquest into the team's stunning early exit.
Djokovic finishes troubled year with 'satisfying' ATP Finals title
AFP, Published on 21/11/2022
» TURIN (ITALY) - Novak Djokovic said winning a record-equalling sixth ATP Tour Finals title on Sunday was a "deeply satisfying" ending to his troubled and truncated year.
Famous clubs battle for Champions League group slots
AFP, Published on 15/08/2022
» PARIS - The last stage of the Champions League qualifying marathon kicks off on Tuesday with three clubs who have already got their hands on the trophy eager to grab one of the last six group slots and the cheque that goes with it.
St Andrews hosts 150th British Open with McIlroy chasing 'Holy Grail'
AFP, Published on 13/07/2022
» ST ANDREWS: St Andrews hosts the 150th British Open from Thursday with Rory McIlroy starting as the favourite for the Claret Jug while a determined Tiger Woods hopes to make an impact at a venue where he has triumphed twice before.
Women's PGA Championship doubles prize money to $9 million
AFP, Published on 22/06/2022
» WASHINGTON - Defending champion Nelly Korda and her rivals will chase a record $9 million purse at this week's KPMG Women's PGA Championship after organisers announced a doubling of prize money for the event on Tuesday.
Special delivery as Amazon driver leads Scotland to shock win at T20 World Cup
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» MUSCAT - Scotland pulled off a shock six-run victory over Bangladesh at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday thanks to a man-of-the-match performance from a former Amazon delivery driver as Oman handed debutants Papua New Guinea a 10-wicket rout.
Oman, PNG centre stage as T20 World Cup gets underway
AFP, Published on 17/10/2021
» MUSCAT - Oman and Papua New Guinea open the Twenty 20 World Cup on Sunday in the unlikely surroundings of Al Amerat where the global showpiece gets underway after being chased out of India by Covid-19.
Ex-Man City star Sun says foreign coaches in China just for money
AFP, Published on 13/01/2021
» SHANGHAI: Former Manchester City star Sun Jihai has accused foreign coaches of going to China just for the money, saying they do little to help the country pursue its World Cup dreams.
Thiem beats Zverev to win US Open for first Grand Slam title
AFP, Published on 14/09/2020
» NEW YORK: Dominic Thiem produced a historic comeback to beat Alexander Zverev in a nervy five-setter and win the US Open on Sunday for his first Grand Slam title.