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Germany face Sweden test as Belgium eye knockouts
AFP, Published on 23/06/2018
» SOCHI, Russia: Germany could face an ignominious first-round exit from the World Cup in Russia unless they rediscover the form that propelled them to glory in Brazil in 2014 in a crunch match against Sweden on Saturday.
Thomas takes US Ryder Cup spot, four more at stake at PGA
AFP, Published on 07/08/2018
» ST LOUIS: Defending champion Justin Thomas enters the 100th PGA Championship having clinched a berth on the US Ryder Cup team, with four more spots up for grabs this week at Bellerive.
Tiger makes Ryder Cup case but Fowler, Simpson make US team
AFP, Published on 13/08/2018
» ST. LOUIS - Tiger Woods didn't get the victory he needed to qualify for the US Ryder Cup team on points on Sunday at the 100th PGA Championship.
USA confirms Ryder Cup eight but door still open for Tiger
AFP, Published on 13/08/2018
» ST. LOUIS - US Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk unveiled the first eight members of his squad Monday and heaped praise upon Tiger Woods as a potential captain's pick to fill out the lineup.
Europe surge to 4-point lead at Ryder Cup
AFP, Published on 29/09/2018
» SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France: Rory McIlroy and Sergio Garcia withstood a late fightback in a 2 and 1 win over Brooks Koepka and Tony Finau to trigger a sustained European charge in Saturday's morning fourballs at the Ryder Cup as the hosts stretched their lead over the United States to 8-4.
Djokovic saves match points to claim fifth Wimbledon title
AFP, Published on 15/07/2019
» LONDON - Novak Djokovic saved two match points to clinch a fifth Wimbledon title and 16th major on Sunday, shattering Roger Federer's bid to become the oldest Grand Slam champion in the longest final ever played at the tournament.
Quitting what you're doing while still on top
Oped, Peter Singer, Published on 16/02/2023
» Last month, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's 42-year-old prime minister, resigned from office, despite the support of a solid parliamentary majority and no challenge to her leadership from within her party. New Zealanders have to go back only six years to find a precedent. In 2016, John Key surprised everyone when, at the age of 55, he made way for his deputy to take over.
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.
'Ultimate showdown' as Djokovic, Alcaraz clash for Wimbledon title
AFP, Published on 16/07/2023
» LONDON - Novak Djokovic says the sporting world will be watching his "ultimate showdown" against Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Wimbledon final where history and a generational shift are at stake.
Thailand going cashless ... or stuffing the mattress?
Business, Christopher Caillavet, Published on 12/02/2018
» When I arrived in Bangkok from the US in 2011, one of the first shocks was the cash-centric nature of local commerce.