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Tartan Army in good voice, light up Euros
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/06/2024
» While Scotland are unlikely to progress too far in Euro 24 they are certainly worth following while they remain in the tournament if only for the wonderful support they get from their travelling fans, the Tartan Army. Adding to the appeal Scotland also have arguably the most tuneful anthem of the tournament in Flower of Scotland.
France goes (a bit) veggie for Olympics
AFP, Published on 13/09/2023
» PARIS - With France slowly weaning itself off its traditional obsession with meat, the top chefs in charge of feeding the sporting masses at the 2024 Olympic Games are emphasising a more vegetarian approach.
Djokovic storms into controversy, again
New York Times, Published on 01/06/2023
» PARIS: After everything that Novak Djokovic had put himself through over the past few years, the French Open began with the possibility, finally, of a Grand Slam tournament free of drama.
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.
Covid deaths at record high as EU approves second vaccine
AFP, Published on 07/01/2021
» BRUSSELS - The EU cleared a second coronavirus vaccine for use Wednesday, in a relief to struggling European countries as the world reached a grim new record of 15,700 deaths in 24 hours.
Leicester fans pay respects to former chairman Vichai
Published on 20/10/2019
» Leicester City pay their respects to mark the first anniversary of a helicopter crash which claimed five lives including the club's chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha before the match on Saturday.
Embarrassing mutiny between the sticks
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/03/2019
» On what had been a stupefying "Super Sunday" which produced two high profile bore draws, Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga at least livened up proceedings at Wembley by refusing to be substituted in the League Cup final against Manchester City.
Ex-boxing champ steers young Belgians away from jihad
AFP, Published on 14/11/2016
» BRUSSELS - He was one of the best middleweight boxers of his time and is now a Belgian lawmaker, but Bea Diallo says he understands what turns youngsters to the dark side.
Twinkle of success for Pakistani Christian powerlifting duo
AFP, Published on 07/09/2016
» LAHORE (PAKISTAN) - Twinkle Sohail and Sonia Azmat have the weight of the Pakistani Christian world on their shoulders, but if anyone can bear the hopes of such a persecuted minority, it is these teenage champion powerlifters.
Ali's body back home in Louisville
AFP, Published on 06/06/2016
» LOUISVILLE - The family of boxing legend Muhammad Ali accompanied his body back to his hometown Louisville, ahead of a public funeral procession and service expected to draw huge crowds in honor of "The Greatest."