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Paris ready for ‘crazy’ Olympics opening ceremony
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2024
» PARIS - When early proponents of hosting an unprecedented Olympics opening ceremony along the river Seine first pitched the idea to the then-head of Paris police, he was dead-set against it.
Live broadcasts of Euro 2024 matches on PPTV
Online Reporters, Published on 06/06/2024
» All 51 matches of the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament in Germany will be broadcast live on PPTV as the main free TV channel, with additional coverage on NBT and Channel 9.
Liverpool FC owners weigh sale of historic UK football club
Bloomberg, Published on 07/11/2022
» The US owners of Liverpool FC have put one of England’s most successful football clubs up for sale, according to people familiar with the matter.
Neymar says Nike claim of split over sex assault probe a 'lie'
AFP, Published on 29/05/2021
» RIO DE JANEIRO: Neymar said Friday that Nike's claim it parted ways with him last year because he refused to cooperate with its internal investigation into an employee's accusation he sexually assaulted her was an "absurd lie."
Nike says split with Neymar over refusal to cooperate with sex assault probe
AFP, Published on 28/05/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Nike said Thursday it parted ways with Neymar last year after the superstar Brazil attacker "refused to cooperate in a good faith investigation" as the company probed an employee's claim that he sexually assaulted her.
Players announce plan to keep All Blacks in Kiwi hands
AFP, Published on 14/05/2021
» WELLINGTON: New Zealand's Rugby Players' Association unveiled a funding proposal on Friday designed to keep the legendary All Blacks in Kiwi hands, sparking a furious reaction from administrators who are pursuing a deal with US investors.
'Settled' Neymar leads the way in big week for PSG
AFP, Published on 11/12/2020
» PARIS: Neymar played a leading part in the unprecedented anti-racism protest which saw Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir players leave the field in their Champions League match this week, and the Brazilian has also been living up to his status as the world's most expensive player in recent weeks.
Fraud probe rocks Team NZ reeling from America's Cup spy claims
AFP, Published on 01/07/2020
» WELLINGTON - Team New Zealand on Wednesday denied misusing public money meant for next year's America's Cup yacht race, after allegations that fraudsters siphoned funds from the organisation into an offshore bank account.
Weightlifting probe finds corruption, doping cover-up
AFP, Published on 05/06/2020
» MONTREAL: An investigation into the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) found widespread corruption and dozens of covered-up drugs tests, officials said Thursday.
Folau, Rugby Australia reach settlement over anti-gay sacking
AFP, Published on 04/12/2019
» SYDNEY - Rugby Australia and Israel Folau agreed to a surprise settlement Wednesday that ended the former Wallaby's divisive, multi-million dollar lawsuit over his sacking for anti-gay comments.