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French MPs battle over AI-assisted Olympics surveillance
AFP, Published on 23/03/2023
» PARIS: French government plans to trial surveillance cameras upgraded with artificial intelligence at the 2024 Olympics have opponents fuming at what they say is unnecessary and dangerous security overreach.
FIFA confirms replay for abandoned Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier
AFP, Published on 10/05/2022
» PARIS: FIFA on Monday confirmed the abandoned 2022 World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina will be replayed, after rejecting appeals from both national federations.
Beijing Olympics set to open under cloud of Covid, rights fears
AFP, Published on 04/02/2022
» BEIJING: A Winter Olympics overshadowed by rights concerns and Covid will officially begin in Beijing on Friday with an opening ceremony at the "Bird's Nest" stadium.
Man Utd clash off as Covid causes Premier League disruption
AFP, Published on 14/12/2021
» LONDON - Manchester United's match at Brentford on Tuesday was postponed as the English Premier League reported a record number of Covid-19 cases, with the virus threatening to disrupt the busy Christmas fixture list.
Uproar as Brazil v Argentina clash abandoned following Covid controversy
AFP, Published on 06/09/2021
» SAO PAULO: Brazil's World Cup qualifying clash against Argentina was sensationally abandoned shortly after kick-off on Sunday as controversy over Covid-19 protocols erupted.
Brazil v Argentina clash halted following Covid controversy
AFP, Published on 06/09/2021
» SAO PAULO: Brazil's World Cup qualifying clash against Argentina was dramatically suspended shortly after kick-off on Sunday as controversy over Covid-19 protocols erupted.
Medina Spirit passes doping tests, clear to run Preakness
AFP, Published on 15/05/2021
» WASHINGTON: Doping-hit Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has passed three rounds of blood testing without a doping positive and is cleared to race in Saturday's 146th Preakness, race officials said Friday.
French rugby deaths 'unusual spike', says World Rugby chief Gosper
AFP, Published on 28/02/2019
» PARIS: The recent deaths of four young French rugby players were an "unusual spike", according to World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper, unveiling a five-point injury-prevention plan for 2019 that includes reassessing tackle height in a bid to reduce concussions.
Pattaya all set for memorial tournament
Sports, Published on 28/04/2017
» This weekend sees the 17th staging of the popular Chris Kays Memorial Rugby Tournament in Pattaya which kicks off at the Horseshoe Point Resort tomorrow at 9am.
Listening device found in All Blacks hotel ahead of Wallabies Test
AFP, Published on 20/08/2016
» WELLINGTON - A sophisticated bugging device has been found in an All Blacks' hotel meeting room ahead of their Test against Australia in Sydney, officials confirmed on Saturday.