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The sportsmen who went to war
AFP, Published on 08/05/2020
» LONDON - Many sportsmen were forced to put their careers on hold to fight in World War II.
All Black Crockett hails Coles' 'awesome' player of year nod
AFP, Published on 08/11/2016
» LONDON - Front-row forwards are rarely in contention for individual prizes, so it was understandable that Dane Coles' nomination for World Rugby's Player of the Year award was labelled "awesome" by New Zealand team-mate Wyatt Crockett.
Humble All Blacks legend McCaw gets New Zealand's top honour
AFP, Published on 14/04/2016
» WELLINGTON - All Blacks legend Richie McCaw said he was humbled to receive New Zealand's top civic honour on Thursday, but also relieved he does not have to adopt the title "Sir Richie".
American Pharoah rules as 12th Triple Crown winner
AFP, Published on 07/06/2015
» NEW YORK - American Pharoah ended US racing's 37-year Triple Crown drought on Saturday, romping to victory in the Belmont Stakes.
Messam escapes punishment on tackle charge
AFP, Published on 24/03/2015
» WELLINGTON - Waikato Chiefs flanker Liam Messam escaped punishment Tuesday after a citation for a dangerous tackle in a weekend Super 15 match was downgraded to a lesser charge of unsportsmanlike conduct.
California Chrome pursues Triple Crown glory
AFP, Published on 08/06/2014
» Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome will attempt to become just the 12th horse to win US racing's Triple Crown on Saturday when he tackles the Belmont Stakes.
End of era as Hollywood Park closes after 75 years
AFP, Published on 23/12/2013
» Hollywood Park, once America's most famous horse racing showplace with legendary moviemakers and film stars among its patrons, closed Sunday after 75 years with a final slate of 11 races.
End of era as Hollywood Park closes after 75 years
AFP, Published on 23/12/2013
» Hollywood Park, once America's most famous horse racing showplace with legendary moviemakers and film stars among its patrons, closed Sunday after 75 years with a final slate of 11 races.
Ginola loses defamation case against Houllier
AFP, Published on 04/04/2012
» A court in Toulon on Wednesday rejected David Ginola's claim for damages against former France coach Gerard Houllier over remarks concerning Ginola's role in France's failure to reach the 1994 World Cup.