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Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat 'stabbed to death' in Kenya
AFP, Published on 01/01/2024
» NAIROBI - Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been found dead in Kenya, police said Sunday, with local media reporting he had been stabbed to death.
Five breakout sporting stars in 2023
AFP, Published on 27/12/2023
» PARIS - In 2023, Sha'Carri Richardson finally came good on the global stage, while Victor Wembanyama quickly left his mark on the NBA and Rachin Ravindra lit up the Cricket World Cup.
Sydney-Hobart race fleet sails into stormy seas
AFP, Published on 26/12/2023
» SYDNEY - More than 100 yachts set off on the annual Sydney-Hobart race Tuesday, with storms and hail threatening to lash sailors in one of the world's most gruelling ocean events.
PSG, Porto into Champions League last 16 as Newcastle exit
AFP, Published on 14/12/2023
» PARIS - Paris Saint-Germain and Porto qualified for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday as Newcastle bowed out of Europe after losing 2-1 at home to AC Milan.
Italy and Spain to meet in Euro 2024 group stage, England handed kind draw
AFP, Published on 03/12/2023
» HAMBURG - Reigning champions Italy were placed in the same group as Spain in Saturday's draw for Euro 2024, while France will come up against the Netherlands and England avoided any of the toughest opponents.
Croatia secure Euro 2024 ticket, France held by Greece
AFP, Published on 22/11/2023
» PARIS - Croatia clinched the final automatic qualifying spot for Euro 2024 on Tuesday as Wales were forced to settle for a play-off place, while France had to come from behind to draw in Greece.
Holders Italy secure Euro 2024 place, Czech Republic and Slovenia qualify
AFP, Published on 21/11/2023
» PARIS - Reigning champions Italy secured their ticket for Euro 2024 on Monday after holding on for a nervy goalless draw against Ukraine in their final qualifier, while the Czech Republic and Slovenia also clinched places at next year's finals.
Portugal notch 10th straight win, Serbia qualify for Euro 2024
AFP, Published on 20/11/2023
» PARIS - Portugal finished their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 100-percent record by beating Iceland 2-0 on Sunday, after Serbia booked their place at next year's finals in Germany and Romelu Lukaku scored four goals for Belgium.
Hungary and Slovakia reach Euro 2024 while starlet Yamal scores for Spain
AFP, Published on 17/11/2023
» PARIS - Hungary and Slovakia booked their tickets for Euro 2024 on Thursday while 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal scored again for already-qualified Spain.
Italy, Netherlands, Wales aim to secure Euro 2024 qualification
AFP, Published on 14/11/2023
» PARIS - Reigning champions Italy are preparing for a decisive qualifier with Ukraine for a place at Euro 2024, while former winners the Netherlands and 2016 semi-finalists Wales are also aiming to book their tickets to the finals in Germany.