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Italy avoid disaster, Kosovo win in World Cup qualifying
AFP, Published on 09/09/2025
» PARIS - Sandro Tonali's last-gasp winner edged Italy to a 5-4 victory over Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Kosovo beat Sweden despite Alexander Isak making his first appearance of the season.
Pro wrestler viciously blindsided in ring now recovering
Online Reporters, Published on 28/08/2025
» LOS ANGELES - Professional wrestler Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith is conscious and alert following a violent attack in the ring last Saturday by Raja Jackson, son of former MMA star Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Djokovic brings curtain up on Wimbledon
AFP, Published on 27/06/2022
» LONDON - Novak Djokovic begins his bid to match Pete Sampras as a seven-time Wimbledon champion on Monday, with British Grand Slam title winners Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu also on Centre Court's opening day agenda.
Anti-dopers wrestle with paying informants to break sports' code of silence
AFP, Published on 18/04/2022
» PARIS - Anti-doping organisations are torn over a suggestion from the director general of the International Cycling Union (ICU) to pay sports insiders to inform on their rivals or colleagues.
USA Swimming changes rules in wake of transgender athlete's success
AFP, Published on 03/02/2022
» NEW YORK: A transgender American swimmer's controversial career hung in the balance Wednesday after USA Swimming announced new rules, including testosterone limits, that could impact her ability to race competitively.
Nadal, Federer defy Djokovic in call for 'unity, not separation'
AFP, Published on 30/08/2020
» PARIS - Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer were on a collision course with Novak Djokovic on Saturday, calling for "unity, not separation" after their long-time rival superstar spearheaded a breakaway union of professional tennis players.
Chile face Sanchez dilemma ahead of Uruguay Group C decider
AFP, Published on 24/06/2019
» RIO DE JANEIRO: Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda faces a Copa America dilemma on Monday: either rest star forward Alexis Sanchez, or go all-out for top spot in Group C.
NFL orders players to stand for anthem or stay in locker room
AFP, Published on 24/05/2018
» LOS ANGELES - National Football League owners reached agreement Wednesday on a policy requiring players to stand during the national anthem but giving them the option of remaining in the locker room if they preferred.