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LA Olympics chief faces heat over Epstein files emails
AFP, Published on 05/02/2026
» LOS ANGELES - Multiple Los Angeles officials have called on 2028 Olympics chief Casey Wasserman to step down, after the latest batch of files in the Jeffrey Epstein case revealed racy emails between the sports executive and the disgraced financier’s girlfriend.
Old Firm changes leave an opening for 'Nearly Men' Hearts
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 01/11/2025
» At the start of the season probably no managerial seat in British football looked more secure than that of Brendan Rodgers at Celtic Park. In his second spell at Celtic he had just won successive titles to go with the other two he earned during his first stint in 2017 and 2018. With Old Firm rivals Rangers in disarray and sacking manager Russell Martin things looked nicely set up for Rodgers to add to the Celtic trophy cabinet.
Trial of Spain's ex-football chief over forced kiss ends
AFP, Published on 14/02/2025
» SAN FERNANDO DE HENARES, Spain - The trial of Spain's former football chief Luis Rubiales over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso wrapped up Friday, with a verdict expected in several weeks.
Chanathip says Hanoi event 'will not be an easy one' for War Elephants
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 01/09/2024
» Playmaker Chanathip Songkrasin has said he is happy for the young players who have made the national team but added that the move to bring in the young generation had come a bit too late.
Barcelona axe Xavi after season of turmoil
Sports, Reuters, Published on 24/05/2024
» MADRID - Barcelona sacked manager Xavi Hernandez on Friday, four weeks after confirming their former midfielder would honour the last year of his contract and lead them through next season.
Vince McMahon resigns from TKO, WWE over sex assault lawsuit
Reuters, Published on 27/01/2024
» BENGALURU - Vince McMahon resigned from wrestling giant TKO Group and the subsidiary WWE that he founded, over a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and trafficking, which he said he will fight, the company said on Friday.
Sri Lanka sacks cricket board days after World Cup thrashing
AFP, Published on 06/11/2023
» COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe sacked the national cricket board on Monday, days after a humiliating defeat by India at the World Cup.
'Dangerous' Wales hope to ride momentum past Argentina into World Cup semis
AFP, Published on 13/10/2023
» MARSEILLE - Wales play Argentina in Marseille on Saturday with a place in the World Cup semi-final at stake, a position few thought Warren Gatland's Welsh side would be in after a year of turmoil.
Ex-Spain football boss in court over World Cup kiss scandal
AFP, Published on 15/09/2023
» MADRID - Five days after resigning as Spain's football chief, Luis Rubiales is due in court Friday on sexual assault charges over forcibly kissing women's World Cup player Jenni Hermoso.
Rubiales says he will resign over kiss scandal
AFP, Published on 11/09/2023
» BARCELONA - Suspended Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales said Sunday he will resign from his post because of the scandal caused by his kiss on the lips of a Women's World Cup player.