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Slow Women's World Cup ticket sales prompt concern in New Zealand
AFP, Published on 02/06/2023
» WELLINGTON: FIFA on Friday announced the release of about 250,000 more tickets for the Women's World Cup, amid concerns about sales for matches in New Zealand.
Michael Jordan sneakers fetch auction record $2.2m
AFP, Published on 12/04/2023
» NEW YORK: A pair of sneakers worn by NBA superstar Michael Jordan sold for US$2.2 million on Tuesday, setting a record price at auction for game-worn sports footwear, Sotheby's announced.
Paris Olympics chief defends ticket pricing after criticism
AFP, Published on 10/03/2023
» PARIS - The head of the Paris Olympics organising committee defended the ticketing system for the 2024 Games, calling the first phase of sales a "success" on Thursday despite complaints about high prices.
Real Madrid aim to defy power-shift and assert themselves in Europe again
AFP, Published on 14/09/2021
» MADRID: After winning the Champions League three years in a row, Real Madrid have gone three years without getting close, the task now belonging to Carlo Ancelotti to put the club back where they believe they belong.
Michael Jordan's sneakers sell for $615,000, new record
AFP, Published on 14/08/2020
» NEW YORK: A pair of Michael Jordan's game-worn sneakers sold for $615,000, Christie's auction house said Thursday, shattering a record set just months ago by the sale of another pair of the basketball legend's shoes.
Bail loan agreed for Hickey Ireland return
AFP, Published on 02/12/2016
» LAUSANNE - Stricken sports official Patrick Hickey was given the green light to return to Ireland from Brazil on Thursday after the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) agreed to finance his bail.
Brazil authorizes Irish Olympic chief's release on bail
AFP, Published on 17/11/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - A Brazilian judge on Wednesday ruled that Irish Olympic Committee (IOC) president Patrick Hickey, awaiting trial over an alleged ticketing scam, could be released on bail and leave the country.
Rio mayor appeals Paralympic funding setback
AFP, Published on 16/08/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio de Janeiro's mayor vowed Monday to fight a court ban on crucial funding for next month's Paralympics, promising the games would get the cash they need.
Police want to quiz IOC head in ticket probe
AFP, Published on 09/09/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian police said Thursday they want to question International Olympic Committee head Thomas Bach as a witness in investigations of a suspected ticket scam by officials during last month's Games.
NBA title lifts Cavs merchandise sales but Curry tops jersey list
AFP, Published on 08/07/2016
» NEW YORK - Unprecedented demand for Cleveland Cavaliers merchandise after the team's first NBA title lifted them atop team sales, the league announced Thursday, but Golden State's Stephen Curry topped jersey sales.