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Tearful Michael Jordan commemorates 'little brother' Kobe Bryant
AFP, Published on 25/02/2020
» LOS ANGELES:A tearful Michael Jordan on Monday commemorated his "little brother" Kobe Bryant at a star-filled memorial in Los Angeles for the basketball great and his daughter Gianna who died with seven others in a helicopter crash last month.
Beyonce kicks off LA memorial for Kobe Bryant and daughter
AFP, Published on 25/02/2020
» LOS ANGELES: Beyonce kicked off a star-studded memorial ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday for basketball great Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna who died along with seven others in a helicopter crash last month.
Japan catches rugby fever
Published on 20/09/2019
» TOKYO: Rugby fever swept through Japan on Friday as fans flocked to Tokyo Stadium where their Brave Blossoms defeated unfancied Russia 30-10 to open the 2020 Rugby World Cup.
Hearts out to shake off 'bridesmaid' tag
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 29/09/2018
» Since the Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998 there have only been two clubs who have won the title and you don't get any prizes for guessing which two -- the Old Firm of Rangers and Celtic.
Pencak silat debut leaves rivals sparring
Sports, Published on 31/08/2018
» Jakarta: A fist-sized hole in the wall, an illegal kick in the back, a cry of biased judging -- as debuts go, martial art pencak silat's first Asian Games appearance was a little rocky.
World Cup song by Will Smith divides opinion
Sports, Published on 27/05/2018
» LONDON: World Cup organisers divided fans by releasing the tournament's official song on Friday -- a fast-paced dance tune titled Live It Up featuring American actor and rapper Will Smith.
Atthaya hangs in for share of lead at amateur tourney
Sports, Published on 23/02/2018
» SINGAPORE: Thai prodigy Atthaya 'Jean' Thitikul carded an even-par 71 to hold a share of the lead with Korean Jeong Yun-Ji after the second round of the inaugural Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific at Sentosa Golf Club on Thursday.
Lady Gaga says Super Bowl halftime show is 'for everyone'
Published on 03/02/2017
» HOUSTON - Lady Gaga said she hopes her Super Bowl halftime show will celebrate "inclusion'' and the "spirit of equality'' during a time of national division.
Congolese playground game 'Nzango' dances into sporting big-time
AFP, Published on 29/09/2015
» KINTéLé (CONGO) - 'Nzango', a fun dancing game which Congolese children love to play in the street or during school breaks, has just hit the sporting big-time with a demonstration at the African games.
Brazil's Indigenous Games opportunity for cultural exchange
AFP, Published on 19/11/2013
» Leaving a cloud of dust in his wake, a burly warrior of a man rushes into view carrying a huge log on his shoulder.