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Anti-doping body hails Yemeni drugs seizure
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» PARIS - The seizure of a large amount of performance-enhancing drugs in a raid by Yemeni law enforcement agents is “a landmark moment”, the head of investigations for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has told AFP.
Djokovic player union launches legal blitz against governing bodies
AFP, Published on 19/03/2025
» MIAMI GARDENS (UNITED STATES) - A tennis union co-founded by Novak Djokovic on Tuesday announced a series of legal actions aimed at the sport's governing bodies, alleging "anti-competitive restraints and abusive practices".
Kultida Woods, mother of Tiger Woods, dies at 78
New York Times, Published on 05/02/2025
» Kultida Woods, whose guidance and support helped propel her son, professional golfer Tiger Woods, to become one of his sport’s most dominant athletes, died Tuesday. She was 78.
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.
Messi's Argentina and champions France jet to World Cup
AFP, Published on 16/11/2022
» DOHA - Argentine superstar Lionel Messi was due to jet into Qatar on Wednesday hoping to crown his glorious career by lifting the World Cup trophy as defending champions France also prepared to join the party.
Hummel tones down logo on Denmark's Qatar World Cup kit
AFP, Published on 29/09/2022
» COPENHAGEN: Denmark will wear a "toned down" kit at this year's World Cup in protest at Qatar's human rights record, sportswear maker Hummel said Wednesday, setting off a furious response from the Gulf state.
Mbappe set to snub Real Madrid and stay at PSG
AFP, Published on 22/05/2022
» PARIS: Kylian Mbappe is set to turn his back on Real Madrid and stay at Paris Saint-Germain for another three years, AFP learned from a source close to the negotiations on Saturday.
Djokovic opens dramatic court battle to stay in Australia
AFP, Published on 10/01/2022
» MELBOURNE: Detained tennis superstar Novak Djokovic gets his day in court Monday, with an Australian judge poised to hear his make-or-break bid to avoid deportation and challenge for a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title.
Icardi grabs late winner for PSG against Lyon as Messi makes home bow
AFP, Published on 20/09/2021
» PARIS: Lionel Messi had a lively home debut for Paris Saint-Germain but it was his compatriot Mauro Icardi who scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as the Ligue 1 leaders edged Lyon 2-1 on Sunday.
40 MLB players and staff test positive for Covid in 1 week: report
AFP, Published on 22/06/2020
» LOS ANGELES: Major League Baseball saw 40 players and staff members test positive for Covid-19 in the past week, USA Today reported on Sunday as talks on how to get a 2020 season underway dragged on.