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Somalia football slowly becomes a women’s game
AFP, Published on 26/03/2026
» MOGADISHU, Somalia - Hundreds of Somali spectators cheered as they watched two teams of young women play football in a Mogadishu stadium — an unimaginable scene in the conservative, conflict-hit country just a few years ago.
Indonesia defiant as IOC decries ban on Israeli gymnasts
AFP, Published on 23/10/2025
» JAKARTA - Indonesia has vowed to play an “active role” in global sports after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) urged federations not to stage events there following the country’s ban on Israeli gymnasts.
ONE Championship: Ellis Barboza apologises after late shots in comeback win at Fight Night 34
Nick Atkin, Published on 03/08/2025
» Ellis Barboza apologised after a controversial finish to his comeback win over Shamil Adukhov at ONE Fight Night 34.
MMA draws thousands in Nigeria as fight sport gains ground
AFP, Published on 15/06/2025
» LAGOS - The arena was packed on Friday night in the upscale Lekki neighbourhood of Nigeria's bustling commercial capital, Lagos.
ONE Championship: Chatri says Superlek ‘refused to fight’, will book five-round title trilogy against Nabil
Nick Atkin, Published on 25/03/2025
» ONE Championship will look to book a five-round trilogy fight between Superlek and Nabil Anane as confusion over the bantamweight Muay Thai title continued on Sunday.
ONE Championship: Abdulla Dayakaev vows to ‘smash’ Superlek and take title after earning US$100,000 contract
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 12/02/2025
» Two years ago, Abdulla Dayakaev was working as a security guard in Russia, his thoughts of becoming a world champion fighter a mere pipe dream.
Khawaja insists armband was not political, after ICC reprimand
AFP, Published on 22/12/2023
» MELBOURNE - Australia's Usman Khawaja said Friday that a black armband he wore in the first Test against Pakistan was for a "personal bereavement" and not politically motivated, after the star batter was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
As Qatar World Cup glory fades, Arab legacy remains
AFP, Published on 23/11/2023
» DOHA - One year after the Qatar World Cup, billboards emblazoned with the tournament's official slogan, "All is now," still stand by Doha's roadsides.
Sacred cow: Ball makers break taboos for India's favourite sport
AFP, Published on 27/09/2023
» MEERUT (INDIA) - Stitching together cricket balls is a wearisome task for leatherworker Bunty Sagar, whose labours are frowned upon by many fellow Indians even if he makes their favourite pastime possible.
Saudi League kicks off, hoping world is watching
AFP, Published on 10/08/2023
» RIYADH: The Saudi Pro League kicks off on Friday amid unprecedented attention on Saudi football following a year of high-profile transfers and growing accusations of "sportswashing".