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Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom
AFP, Published on 17/04/2026
» WREXHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) — Wrexham's fairytale rise since a takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has not been limited to on-pitch success as a wave of new fans from around the globe has fuelled an economic boom in north Wales.
Westwood: A lot has changed
Sports, Published on 15/10/2025
» Macau: Lee Westwood is back at the Macao Open -- 26 years after lifting the trophy -- and credits his regular appearances in the region for helping him become one of his country's greatest players.
Justice Dept sues California over transgender athletes
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» WASHINGTON — The United States Justice Department filed a lawsuit against California on Wednesday for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.
ESPN signs deal to create branded US gambling sportsbook
AFP, Published on 09/08/2023
» NEW YORK: Sports broadcaster ESPN announced Tuesday it has signed a licensing deal with Penn Entertainment to create a branded sportsbook for audiences in the United States that will launch later this year.
Home is where the hurt is at French Open
AFP, Published on 25/05/2023
» PARIS: It has been 40 years since a French player last won the men's singles title at Roland Garros and Yannick Noah's 1983 achievement is unlikely to be matched this year when the second major of the season starts on Sunday.
Todd Boehly: Can he mimic Dodger title revamp at Chelsea
AFP, Published on 09/05/2022
» LOS ANGELES - For Todd Boehly, the billionaire US businessman heading the consortium buying Chelsea in a 4.25 billion-pound ($5.2 billion) deal, ownership of a Premier League club is a long-sought move.
Now comes hard part for champ Raducanu
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 18/09/2021
» Some may regard the British reaction to the stunning, success of Emma Raducanu as being a bit over the top … and they would be partly right.
Teen Raducanu wins US Open title for first Slam crown by qualifier
AFP, Published on 12/09/2021
» NEW YORK: Britain's 18-year-old Emma Raducanu became the first qualifier to capture a Grand Slam title by defeating Canada's 19-year-old Leylah Fernandez on Saturday in the US Open women's final.
Raducanu to face Fernandez in historic all-teen US Open final
AFP, Published on 10/09/2021
» NEW YORK: British 18-year-old Emma Raducanu on Thursday became the first qualifier in history to make a Grand Slam final when she reached a fairytale US Open decider against another teenager, 19-year-old Canadian Leylah Fernandez.
Teen Fernandez beats Sabalenka to reach US Open final
AFP, Published on 10/09/2021
» NEW YORK: Canadian teen sensation Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first Grand Slam final on Thursday by defeating world number two Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the US Open semi-finals.