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Murray trades Twitter jabs with Stakhovsky over gender equity
AFP, Published on 24/03/2016
» MIAMI - World number two Andy Murray and Ukraine's 115th-ranked Sergiy Stakhovsky had a heated Twitter exchange over gender equity in tennis prize money as the controversy took center stage at the Miami Open.
Thai youth gain from trip to fields of dreams
Sports, Ravipan Pavasuthipand, Published on 13/03/2016
» Training at academies that helped nurture the careers of David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Robbie Fowler and Steven Gerrard would inspire any young footballers to become as good as they can be in the sport they love.
Can Olympics make Rio the new Barcelona?
AFP, Published on 05/02/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Olympic construction projects have turned Rio upside down, but a harsh economy and some major failures are overshadowing organizers' hopes of emulating Barcelona's Olympian transformation back in 1992.
Rio carnival's Olympic theme feels economic pinch
AFP, Published on 04/02/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - It may be Olympic year in Rio de Janeiro, but economic crisis means there's not much gold for cash-strapped organizers of a Games-themed parade at this week's carnival.
Chinese football clubs spend big as President Xi dreams of glory
AFP, Published on 01/02/2016
» BEIJING - Chinese football clubs are splashing their cash in Europe, as wealthy owners embrace President Xi Jinping's vision of the sleeping Asian giant becoming a new heavyweight in the sport.
Ailing former NFL Steelers star regrets career
AFP, Published on 20/01/2016
» NEW YORK - Former Pittsburgh Steelers star Antwaan Randle El has spoken out about the health challenges he faces in retirement and wishes he had never pursued a career in the NFL.
Ex-All Blacks bolster Sunwolves coaching ranks
AFP, Published on 19/01/2016
» WELLINGTON - Former All Blacks Nathan Mauger and Filo Tiatia announced Tuesday they are joining the coaching ranks of Japan's Sunwolves less than six weeks before the fledgling side makes its Super rugby debut.
Thai players struggle to keep cards
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 17/12/2015
» Several Thai golfers will be making last-ditch efforts to retain their Asian Tour cards at this week's season-ending Philippine Open.
Day-night Test to go ahead despite stink over pink ball
AFP, Published on 29/10/2015
» SYDNEY - Cricket Australia says it intends to proceed with next month's contentious first-ever day-night Test despite player unease over the experimental pink ball to be used.
'Li Na factor' not enough for China
AFP, Published on 05/10/2015
» WUHAN (CHINA) - Li Na's Grand Slam wins did miraculous things for tennis in China but a cultural shift away from central planning towards individual development is needed if the country is to emerge as a powerhouse, experts say.