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US women threaten football Olympic boycott over pay
AFP, Published on 12/04/2016
» LOS ANGELES - The United States women's football team could boycott the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro if demands to be paid the same as their male counterparts are not met, World Cup winner c said.
Verratti needs 'miracle' to face City - Blanc
AFP, Published on 12/04/2016
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti needs a "miracle" to face Manchester City in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg, manager Laurent Blanc said on Monday.
Riner's Judo Olympic title defence all-consuming
AFP, Published on 12/04/2016
» PARIS - France's reigning Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner admitted Monday the desire to defend his 100kg category title in Rio in four months time was all-consuming.
Wales star Tipuric to miss New Zealand tour
AFP, Published on 12/04/2016
» LONDON - Wales flanker Justin Tipuric will miss his country's tour to New Zealand after suffering a concussion during the recent Six Nations tournament.
Willett's shock Masters triumph costly for Ferguson
AFP, Published on 12/04/2016
» LONDON - Danny Willett's astonishing Masters triumph cost Alex Ferguson pound sterling8,000 ($11,386, 9,983 euros), but the legendary former Manchester United manager was still happy to congratulate the shock champion.
Curry determined to make history with Warriors
AFP, Published on 12/04/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says the team is determined to forge their place in NBA history by clinching a record-breaking 73rd regular season victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.
French stand-up paddler abandons Atlantic odyssey
AFP, Published on 12/04/2016
» PARIS - Frenchman Nicolas Jarossay on Monday abandoned his bid to become the first person to cross the Atlantic solo on a stand-up paddle just hours after he set off on the adventure from Cape Verde.
Kiradech happy to finish 15th
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 12/04/2016
» Thai ace Kiradech Aphibarnrat's final-round 70 moved him up the leaderboard to finish tied for 15th at the Masters on Sunday.
Methee woosvoters withreform pitch
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 12/04/2016
» Methee Suthas Na Ayudhya is confident his experience and knowledge will fetch the needed votes from members at the ThaiPGA presidential election on April 21.
Thai ace Ratchanok sets sights on world No.1 ranking
Sports, Published on 12/04/2016
» Buoyed by three victories on the big stage in as many months, Thai badminton ace Ratchanok Intanon is confident that she would soon reclaim the coveted top spot in the world rankings.