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Twenty-six charged in latest basketball gambling scandal
AFP, Published on 16/01/2026
» LOS ANGELES - Twenty-six people have been charged with fixing US college and Chinese professional basketball games in an alleged transnational criminal conspiracy, federal prosecutors said on Thursday.
World Cup tickets set at $60 after backlash
AFP, Published on 17/12/2025
» PARIS — World Cup organisers unveiled a new cut-price ticket category on Tuesday after a backlash by fans over pricing for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
NBA back in China after six-year absence sparked by democracy tweet
AFP, Published on 08/10/2025
» MACAU — The National Basketball Association (NBA) returns to the lucrative China market this week with two pre-season games following a six-year absence after a team official tweeted his support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
Thai stars Sadom, Poom keep leading trio in sight
Sports, Published on 05/10/2025
» Jakarta: Scott Vincent has finished first and joint second in his last two events on the Asian Tour and is in the hunt once again after taking a share of the third-round lead in the Jakarta International Championship yesterday.
ONE Championship’s Aung La N Sang mobilises aid for Myanmar earthquake victims – ‘we must stand together’
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 31/03/2025
» ONE Championship legend Aung La N Sang is mobilising aid for his beloved home country of Myanmar after the devastating effects of the recent earthquake.
Sport and politics mix as Trump heads to Super Bowl
AFP, Published on 08/02/2025
» NEW YORK - Donald Trump will make history on Sunday when he becomes the first sitting US President to attend the Super Bowl, writing a new chapter in an often-strained relationship with the NFL that has been marked by decades of animosity.
American Ruotolo reigns at million-dollar meet
Sports, Published on 21/08/2024
» Kade Ruotolo has spent a considerable amount of time competing in Bangkok. In fact, it's where he has defended his ONE lightweight submission grappling world title three times. But the 20-year-old American just dominated the grappling scene in another country to win a staggering US$1 million grand prize.
Prolific hitter Alonso, Bader and manager Mendoza hold the key to Mets' success
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 17/03/2024
» The New York Mets were one of the biggest disappointments of the 2023 Major League baseball season. Predicted by many to contend in the National League East race and beyond, they finished fourth of five clubs in their division.
Messi misses Miami's Hong Kong friendly as organisers face govt funding cut
Reuters, Published on 04/02/2024
» HONG KONG: Lionel Messi's three days of adulation in Hong Kong ended in heartbreak for his fans as the Argentine did not take to the field in Inter Miami's 4-1 win against a local League XI in a friendly played in front of a sellout crowd on Sunday.
Thai champ Nitithorn out to get his confidence back
Sports, No, Published on 05/10/2023
» Singapore: Thailand's Nitithorn Thippong is ready to defend his tittle at the International Series Singapore which tees off to day.