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Judge allows Tiger Woods to leave US for treatment
AFP, Published on 02/04/2026
» MIAMI - A Florida judge ruled on Wednesday that Tiger Woods can leave the United States to seek “comprehensive inpatient treatment” after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Fifa chief says Iran will be at World Cup in US
AFP, Published on 31/03/2026
» ANTALYA, Turkey - Iran “will be at the World Cup” and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war, Fifa president Gianni Infantino told AFP on Tuesday.
Fury in Pattaya to tune up for return
Sports, Published on 25/03/2026
» PATTAYA: Pattaya has found itself at the centre of the international boxing spotlight as heavyweight superstar Tyson Fury prepares for his highly anticipated comeback bout against Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The event is already sold out, with more than 75,000 spectators expected to attend, and global interest continuing to surge.
Fifa planning for World Cup to 'go ahead as scheduled' amid Iran uncertainty
AFP, Published on 20/03/2026
» PARIS — Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) president Gianni Infantino on Thursday underlined the body's commitment to making sure the World Cup goes ahead "as scheduled" with "all teams" taking part amid doubts about Iran's presence at the tournament.
Trump-Infantino 'bromance' tested by Middle East war
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» PARIS — The US-Israeli war on Iran represents a serious challenge to Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with President Donald Trump less than three months before the World Cup, even if shared economic interests mean the alliance is likely to survive, analysts say.
Cosmic edge for Men in Blue over Black Caps in Ahmedabad
Sports, JD Mukkarji, Published on 08/03/2026
» Cricket, widely considered the world's second most popular sport after football, commands a global following of more than 2.5 billion people. When a major event such as the T20 World Cup final arrives, fans and analysts explore every possible factor that could influence the result -- team combinations, player form, strategy, and even psychology. In some cultures, another dimension also enters the conversation: astrology.
World Cup marks 100-day countdown amid political upheaval
AFP, Published on 01/03/2026
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The 100-day countdown to the biggest World Cup in history gets under way on Tuesday against a chaotic backdrop of global unrest, from US-Israeli strikes on Iran to surging violence in Mexico and anxiety over Donald Trump's domestic agenda.
Trump pays tribute to 'godfather' Sindhu
Sports, Published on 27/02/2026
» Judd Trump, the reigning world No.1 and 2019 world professional snooker champion, joined mourners in Bangkok this week to honour Sindhu Pulsirivong, the towering figure of Asian cue sports who died peacefully on Feb 21 at the age of 91.
Plenty of peaks, but skiing yet to take off in Central Asia
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Two weeks before setting off for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics to compete as Kyrgyzstan’s only alpine skier, Timur Shakirov was weaving down a slalom course in his homeland.
Thana quits office over Games failure
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 04/02/2026
» The resignation of Thana Chaiprasit as president of the Takraw Association of Thailand has cast uncertainty over his standing within the country's Olympic movement.