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Winter Olympics: high in the Alps, artificial snow will still play role
AFP, Published on 28/10/2025
» ROME — One hundred days before the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, it's too early for the weather forecast, but one thing is certain -- there will be artificial snow, much to the dismay of environmental activists.
Alcaraz puts French Open title on line against scorching Sinner
AFP, Published on 08/06/2025
» PARIS - Carlos Alcaraz bids to defend his French Open title against Jannik Sinner as the two stars of a new generation face off in a Grand Slam final for the first time on Sunday.
Sinner destined for greatness -- but first comes doping hearing
AFP, Published on 27/01/2025
» MELBOURNE - Jannik Sinner leaves Melbourne being talked about as a potential tennis great but first comes a hearing into his doping case at sport's highest court that could see him banned for up to two years.
French interior minister accused of lying over Champions League chaos
AFP, Published on 01/06/2022
» PARIS: French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin came under pressure on Wednesday over the chaos that marred the Champions League final at the weekend between Liverpool and Real Madrid which he has blamed on ticket scams.
Liverpool want fan apology, UEFA say 2,800 fake tickets scanned
AFP, Published on 01/06/2022
» PARIS - Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has demanded an apology over the treatment of the club's fans after the French government blamed "massive" ticket fraud for the chaotic scenes that marred Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid in Paris.
Liverpool chairman demands apology from French sports minister
AFP, Published on 31/05/2022
» LONDON: Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has demanded an apology from French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera over the treatment of the club's fans at Saturday's Champions League final in Paris.
'Money talks': Hamilton blasts two-lap Belgian GP 'farce'
AFP, Published on 30/08/2021
» SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: World champion Lewis Hamilton described Sunday's rain-lashed Belgian Grand Prix as "a farce" and said "money talks" after title rival Max Verstappen was declared the winner at the end of just two laps.
Verstappen wins rain-ruined two-lap Belgian GP, shortest race in history
AFP, Published on 30/08/2021
» SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: Red Bull's Max Verstappen emerged as the winner of the rain-ruined Belgian Grand Prix with only two laps completed behind a safety car at a drenched and dangerous Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Justice prevails as ludicrous red card for Balbuena overturned
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 01/05/2021
» It was hard to argue with West Ham manager David Moyes when he commented on Sunday: "We have just seen another ridiculous weekend of decisions."
Team Hollywood capture insurmountable lead
Sports, Published on 05/05/2019
» PATTAYA: Fickle winds, rain and a storm challenged sailors yesterday at the Top of the Gulf Regatta, delivering a mixed bag of results in many classes.