Showing 71-80 of 7,072 results
-
Brazil seeks next generation of MMA champions
AFP, Published on 29/08/2023
» SAO PAULO - Self-described "nerd" Caio Borralho quit his chemical engineering studies to become a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, part of a new generation looking to reinvigorate the sport in Brazil, home of legendary champions.
-
Iniesta, Laporta criticise Rubiales ahead of new suspension decision
AFP, Published on 28/08/2023
» MADRID - Influential figures including Spanish football great Andres Iniesta and Barcelona president Joan Laporta continued to mount criticism on federation president Luis Rubiales on Sunday, ahead of a potential government sanction against the suspended Spain chief.
-
Spanish football chief refuses to quit over kiss
AFP, Published on 25/08/2023
» BARCELONA: Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales refused to resign on Friday after a week of widespread criticism for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso following Spain's Women's World Cup triumph.
-
Spanish players strike over World Cup kiss incident
AFP, Published on 26/08/2023
» BARCELONA: Spanish midfielder Jenni Hermoso joined a mass strike of women players on Friday after saying she did not consent to being kissed by the country's football federation chief Luis Rubiales after Spain's victory in the Women's World Cup final.
-
Liverpool's credentials face Newcastle test, Man Utd seek Premier League lift off
AFP, Published on 25/08/2023
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Liverpool's new-look midfield faces a stern examination as the Reds put their Premier League title aspirations to the test at Newcastle on Sunday, while Manchester United aim to kickstart their campaign against Nottingham Forest.
-
Rubiales faces calls to be sacked after 'disgusting' World Cup kiss
AFP, Published on 24/08/2023
» MADRID - Spain's women's football league on Wednesday demanded Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales be sacked for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the country's World Cup victory, describing his behaviour as "disgusting".
-
PGA Tour chief confident of Saudi deal by December deadline
AFP, Published on 23/08/2023
» MIAMI - PGA Tour chief executive Jay Monahan said Tuesday he is confident of meeting a Dec 31 deadline to hammer out details of the tour's merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
-
Spain PM says football boss apology over kiss 'insufficient'
AFP, Published on 23/08/2023
» MADRID - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday blasted as "insufficient" the apology given by Spain's football federation chief for kissing star player Jennifer Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup.
-
Seine pollution forces cancellation of third Olympics test event
AFP, Published on 21/08/2023
» PARIS - The swimming stage of a triathlon in Paris's Seine River was cancelled on Sunday due to pollution, organisers announced, raising further questions about holding competitions there during the 2024 Olympics.
-
Fed-up women players call out Rugby Australia 'inequality'
AFP, Published on 21/08/2023
» SYDNEY - Australia's women's rugby team have slammed Rugby Australia over inequality and lack of investment in the game, highlighting the different treatment afforded to the men's team, the Wallabies.
Your recent history
-
Recently searched
-
Recently viewed links