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Poom could do well in The Open
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 18/06/2021
» When JH Taylor won the British Open back in 1894, he picked up a cheque of £30, and 120 years later Thailand's Poom Saksansin is hoping to become next month's winner and fill his suitcase with around 88 million baht for his success.
Newly-crowned French Open champion in debt to dignified Novotna
AFP, Published on 13/06/2021
» PARIS: Newly-crowned French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova hailed her mentor and former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna who died in 2017, saying: "At the end of her life, I had to be there."
French Open title beckons for late bloomers Pavlyuchenkova, Krejcikova
AFP, Published on 12/06/2021
» PARIS: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Barbora Krejcikova, two of the most unlikely Grand Slam finalists of the modern era, meet in Saturday's French Open title match at the conclusion of a shock-heavy tournament.
The pandemic that cancelled the Copa America... in 1918
AFP, Published on 11/06/2021
» SAO PAULO - "Rio is a giant hospital," screamed one headline.
End of World Cup dream for Thailand
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 09/06/2021
» Thailand's road to the 2022 World Cup reached an end on Monday after the War Elephants lost 3-1 to the United Arab Emirates.
Rio mayor says he could cancel Copa America games
AFP, Published on 05/06/2021
» RIO DE JANEIRO: The mayor of Rio de Janeiro said on Friday that he would not hesitate to cancel Copa America matches scheduled in his city if the Covid-19 pandemic worsened.
Messi scores but Chile hold Argentina in WC qualifier
AFP, Published on 04/06/2021
» SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, Argentina: Lionel Messi scored a penalty but Argentina missed out on the chance to take over top spot of South American World Cup qualifying from rivals Brazil after a 1-1 draw with Chile on Thursday.
Man City v Chelsea Champions League final a world away from forgotten Wembley clash
AFP, Published on 28/05/2021
» LONDON: Manchester City and Chelsea head into Saturday's Champions League final as English football superpowers, but 35 years ago both clubs had endured such hard times that reaching the much-maligned Full Members' Cup final was cause for celebration.
Former FIA president Max Mosley dies aged 81
AFP, Published on 24/05/2021
» LONDON - Max Mosley, the former president of motorsport's world governing body the FIA, has died aged 81, ex-Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone announced on Monday.
Goalkeeper to goalscorer as Alisson rescues Liverpool, Tottenham up to sixth
AFP, Published on 17/05/2021
» LONDON: Goalkeeper Alisson Becker's dramatic 95th-minute goal gave Liverpool a 2-1 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday to maintain their bid to play in next season's Champions League.