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England wise to South Africa's 'curveballs' before World Cup semi
AFP, Published on 18/10/2023
» PARIS - England defence coach Kevin Sinfield said on Tuesday they are aware of South Africa's potential tactical surprises before this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris.
South Africa edge France in thriller to reach World Cup last four
AFP, Published on 16/10/2023
» PARIS - Defending champions South Africa edged hosts France 29-28 in a thrilling seven-try encounter on Sunday to reach next weekend’s Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
Rohit hits 86 as India hand Pakistan seven-wicket World Cup rout
AFP, Published on 14/10/2023
» AHMEDABAD (INDIA) - Skipper Rohit Sharma's 86 and an inspired bowling display helped India hammer Pakistan by seven wickets in their high-profile World Cup clash at the 132,000-capacity Ahmedabad stadium on Saturday.
Seven and hell: Pakistan's losing World Cup record against India
AFP, Published on 11/10/2023
» KARACHI - It is cricket's fiercest rivalry, watched by millions, sparking raucous celebrations in victory and wild accusations in defeat, but when India and Pakistan clash at the World Cup, there has been only one winner.
Oh my gourd: Hippo-sized pumpkin is world's biggest
AFP, Published on 11/10/2023
» LOS ANGELES - A monster pumpkin weighing the same as a hippopotamus has claimed the world record for the mightiest gourd -- and bagged its grower a $30,000 prize.
Arsenal make statement with long-awaited win over Man City
AFP, Published on 09/10/2023
» LONDON - Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal have broken a significant barrier in their bid to win the Premier League after Gabriel Martinelli's late goal sealed a cathartic 1-0 victory against Manchester City.
'Fantastic' Verstappen wins third straight Formula One title
AFP, Published on 08/10/2023
» DOHA - Max Verstappen clinched his third consecutive world title on Saturday when he finished second behind rookie Oscar Piastri in an incident-filled sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix.
India surges past 100 medals at Asian Games
AFP, Published on 07/10/2023
» HANGZHOU, China - India surged past a landmark 100 medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou with golds in archery and kabaddi on Saturday, on a bumper final full day of competition in Hangzhou.
Squash desperate to end 'very weird' Olympic exile in 2028
AFP, Published on 03/10/2023
» HANGZHOU, China - Squash has never been in the Olympics despite decades of trying, but players and officials hope that the 150-year-old sport will finally get its big chance in 2028.
Dr Mukwege: from Congo's Nobel winner to presidential hopeful
AFP, Published on 02/10/2023
» BUKAVU (DR CONGO) - Congolese surgical gynaecologist Denis Mukwege, who won the Nobel prize for his work with rape victims, is renowned at home for his boundless energy and biting criticism of the central African country's government.