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Conceicao brings good vibes back to AC Milan
AFP, Published on 09/01/2025
» MILAN - Sergio Conceicao has brought back the feel-good factor to AC Milan as the seven-time European champions host Cagliari on Saturday, still on a high from a dramatic Italian Super Cup triumph over local rivals and Serie A kings Inter Milan.
Japan gymnastics captain out of Paris Games for smoking, drinking
Reuters, Published on 19/07/2024
» TOKYO - Shoko Miyata, the 19-year-old captain of the Japan women's artistic gymnastics team, has withdrawn from the squad for the Paris Games after violating the team's code of conduct by smoking, the Japanese Gymnastics Association said on Friday.
NBA stars rip sprint king Lyles over 'world champ' claims
AFP, Published on 29/08/2023
» WASHINGTON - American NBA stars ripped world sprint king Noah Lyles on social media for comments saying he is offended when teams declare themselves "world champions" for winning an NBA crown.
A non-conquering hero! Flitcroft: The Phantom of the Open
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/06/2022
» Last Sunday, 27-year-old Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick fulfilled a dream of winning his first major at the US Open, clinching the title in a thrilling finish.
Heaven can wait: How the super-centenarians live
AFP, Published on 10/02/2022
» TOULON (FRANCE) - Her 118th birthday wish is "to die soon". But in the meantime, Lucile Randon, better-known as "Sister Andre", always keeps her door open for any visitor who might want to say hello.
Sri Lanka to discipline players after Covid bubble breach
AFP, Published on 28/06/2021
» COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's cricket board on Monday initiated disciplinary action against three players, including vice-captain Kusal Mendis, after videos emerged appearing to show them breaching their bio-secure Covid bubble in England.
How a pair of Jordans led my friendship with 'His Airness'
Sports, Pat Perez, Published on 29/01/2021
» Back when I was in junior high, everyone wanted the Jumpman IVs but there was no chance we could afford a new pair of Jordans back in the day.
2020: Sport battles through a year like no other
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/12/2020
» Sport has experienced some difficult times over the years, but nothing has created so much havoc in the world's sporting calendar as the Covid-19 virus. No sport escaped the wrath of the pandemic. Little did we know back in March that the disruption would go on for so long and take such a toll.
Consistency pays as Joan Mir wins first MotoGP world championship
AFP, Published on 15/11/2020
» VALENCIA: Suzuki's Joan Mir won the MotoGP world title on Sunday a week after finally securing his maiden Grand Prix triumph at the same Valencia circuit.
City blank Chelsea to collect Community Shield
AFP, Published on 06/08/2018
» LONDON: Sergio Aguero spoiled Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri's first taste of English football as the Argentine's double gave Manchester City a stylish 2-0 victory in the Community Shield on Sunday.