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Rahm wins Masters crown to reclaim World No.1 spot
AFP, Published on 10/04/2023
» AUGUSTA (UNITED STATES) - Jon Rahm delivered tension-packed clutch shots down the stretch on Sunday to win the Masters, capturing his second major title to reclaim the world number one ranking.
Credit Suisse collapse leaves sports sponsorships in limbo
AFP, Published on 23/03/2023
» GENEVA - The takeover of Swiss bank Credit Suisse leaves many sports stars, teams and tournaments with a big question mark hanging over their lucrative sponsorship deals.
Twitter, analysts wary of Musk takeover bid
AFP, Published on 21/04/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: As tempting as access to Elon Musk's wealth may be, Twitter is not eager to be ruled by a billionaire known for shooting from the hip with little regard for the consequences.
New-look European golf tour to host first tournament in Japan
AFP, Published on 24/11/2021
» TOKYO - The new-look European Tour will make its first foray into the lucrative Japan golf market in 2022 after adding the ISPS Handa Championship to next year's recently announced schedule.
Toyota Q1 net profit rockets to $8.2bn, forecast unchanged
AFP, Published on 04/08/2021
» TOKYO: Toyota said Wednesday that net profit jumped more than 460% in the first quarter, boosted by strong sales fuelled by the recovery from the coronavirus crisis.
Amazon buying MGM studios, boosts streaming ambitions
AFP, Published on 27/05/2021
» WASHINGTON: Amazon has agreed to buy the storied MGM studios for $8.45 billion, the companies said on Wednesday, giving the US tech giant a vast content library to further its ambitions in streaming.
Toyota says Q3 net profit soared, hikes full-year outlook
AFP, Published on 10/02/2021
» TOKYO: Toyota said Wednesday that net profit soared 50% in the third quarter and upgraded its full-year forecasts as the global auto industry gradually recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.
Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation store after bug backlash
AFP, Published on 18/12/2020
» TOKYO: Sony said Friday it was pulling the much-hyped Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation stores around the world citing "customer satisfaction", after complaints of bugs, compatibility issues and even health risks.
Sony first-half net profit doubles, forecast revised up
AFP, Published on 28/10/2020
» TOKYO: Japan's Sony on Wednesday reported net profit doubled in the April-September period and revised up its full-year net profit forecast, citing growth in key sectors -- including gaming -- and financial factors.
Epic Games battles to get Fortnite back in App Store
AFP, Published on 27/09/2020
» SAN FRANCISCO - Epic Games will strive anew Monday to convince a judge that its hit title Fortnite should be restored to Apple's App Store, despite sidestepping the tech titan's standard commission on transactions.