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Ukrainians to honour sporting dead by building country they 'died for'
AFP, Published on 05/11/2025
» PARIS - Ukraine's sports minister Matviy Bidnyi has told Agence France-Presse (AFP) that despite Russian forces still occupying Ukrainian territory three years after they invaded he is focusing on helping build the country that more than 600 athletes and coaches killed in the conflict "dreamed of and died for".
Arsenal battle to beat Man Utd, world champions Chelsea held by Palace
AFP, Published on 18/08/2025
» LONDON - Arsenal's quest for Premier League glory got off to a winning start as Riccardo Calafiori's goal beat Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, while world champions Chelsea were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.
Sinner sets sights on French Open quarters, Gauff and Andreeva in action
AFP, Published on 02/06/2025
» PARIS - Jannik Sinner will seek to light up the night session on Monday as the top seed clashes with Andrey Rublev, while Russian starlet Mirra Andreeva will face hitting-partner and ex-compatriot Daria Kasatkina for a place in the French Open quarter-finals.
Man City, Chelsea, Newcastle secure Champions League, Liverpool lift Premier League trophy
AFP, Published on 26/05/2025
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle secured places in next season's Champions League as Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy after a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on a dramatic final day of the season on Sunday.
Liverpool poised for Premier League coronation, Leicester, Ipswich for relegation
AFP, Published on 18/04/2025
» LIVERPOOL — Liverpool could seal the Premier League on Sunday should the runaway leaders condemn Leicester to relegation and Arsenal suffer a Champions League hangover by losing at Ipswich.
Newcastle end trophy drought with League Cup final win over Liverpool
Reuters, Published on 17/03/2025
» LONDON - Newcastle United ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought as they beat holders Liverpool 2-1 to win the League Cup with goals in each half by Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sparking a Geordie party at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
Arsenal edge out Chelsea, Fulham beat Spurs
AFP, Published on 17/03/2025
» LONDON - Chelsea's challenge for a place in next season's Champions League faltered in a toothless 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as Fulham beat Tottenham 2-0.
Iwai to go! Japan star stays red-hot
Sports, Published on 22/02/2025
» Chon Buri: Japan's Akie Iwai withstood thrilling birdie blitzes from American Angel Yin and home favourites Jeeno Thitikul and Moriya Jutanugarn to maintain a red-hot pace at the halfway stage of the Honda LPGA Thailand yesterday.
In-form France to open Six Nations against Wales
AFP, Published on 30/01/2025
» PARIS - Fabien Galthie’s in-form France start this year’s Six Nations by hosting struggling Wales on Friday with the head coach fully aware of the challenge of winning the title.
Arsenal end Man City hoodoo, Liverpool held by Brighton
AFP, Published on 09/10/2023
» LONDON - Arsenal laid down an early marker in the Premier League title race by beating Manchester City 1-0 on Sunday, while Liverpool were held by Brighton in a pulsating 2-2 draw.