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Wind-powered land speed record smashed
AFP, Published on 12/12/2022
» A New Zealand-based sailing team said on Monday it had smashed the wind-powered land speed world record, clocking 222.4 kilometres (138.19 miles) per hour in Australia.
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From ticketing to salaries, football explores power of blockchain
AFP, Published on 25/09/2018
» MADRID: Football clubs are starting to tap the potential of blockchain technology as an innovative way to deal with longstanding issues such as ticket scalping, fan engagement and the payment of players' salaries.
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Rahm pips Kiradech at Dubai, Fleetwood wins European title
Associated Press, Published on 20/11/2017
» DUBAI: A back-nine meltdown by Justin Rose on Sunday handed the Race to Dubai title to Tommy Fleetwood and the $8 million DP World Tour Championship to Jon Rahm.
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Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho says he's lost Stamford Bridge luck
AFP, Published on 21/10/2016
» LONDON - Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has admitted he will no longer feel a sense of invincibility when he returns to Stamford Bridge with Manchester United on Sunday.
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Bobby Fischer and the 'K's: a history of modern chess
AFP, Published on 10/11/2016
» PARIS - US chess champion Bobby Fischer and the two "K"s -- Garry Kasparov and Anatoli Karpov -- have co-written the modern history of the game, with a chapter devoted to East-West confrontation.
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Chess star Karyakin: symbol of geopolitical divides
AFP, Published on 10/11/2016
» MOSCOW - Russian chess grandmaster Sergei Karyakin dismisses the geopolitical overtones of his forthcoming East-West showdown against Norwegian reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen -- insisting it's just a matter of sporting pride.
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Ex-French 400m champion arrested for alleged theft
AFP, Published on 15/11/2016
» PARIS - Former French 400m indoor champion Toumany Coulibaly, already sentenced for a series of burglaries, has again been arrested following an alleged theft in a supermarket, a police source said on Monday.
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Rio thieves strike faster, higher, stronger
AFP, Published on 09/08/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - In the chaotic world of Rio criminality, it is an old trick that is winning the gold medal.
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Rio Olympics set for spectacular close
AFP, Published on 22/08/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - The Rio Olympics closing ceremony got underway on Sunday after Eliud Kipchoge's dominant marathon victory highlighted the final day of competition.
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'Marvellous' Rio flames out as Super Abe takes baton
AFP, Published on 22/08/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - The Rio Olympics ended in a blaze of colour with an exuberant closing ceremony as Tokyo took up the baton promising to host the best Games yet in 2020.
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