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'Backs to the Wall' for surfing's cancer survivor Flores
AFP, Published on 06/06/2025
» PARIS - Jeremy Flores faced numerous challenges in the water as he carved himself a hugely successful surfing career but nothing prepared the Frenchman for the tumultuous months that followed his retirement in 2021.
France goes (a bit) veggie for Olympics
AFP, Published on 13/09/2023
» PARIS - With France slowly weaning itself off its traditional obsession with meat, the top chefs in charge of feeding the sporting masses at the 2024 Olympic Games are emphasising a more vegetarian approach.
Les Bleus, La Albiceleste survive all shocks in Qatar
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/12/2022
» When Argentina lost their opening Qatar World Cup game to Saudi Arabia, there were talks that superstar Lionel Messi and Co might not even make it through the group stage.
Iran water polo players fail to sing anthem, seen as support for protests
Reuters, Published on 09/11/2022
» Video clips that purportedly show Iran's water polo team failing to sing the national anthem at a competition in Thailand have appeared on social media in what the anti-government protest movement sees as the latest show of solidarity from athletes.
Kunlavut, Sitthikom fall at first hurdle
Sports, Published on 13/12/2021
» Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Sitthikom Thammasin bowed out in the men's singles first round of the BWF World Championships 2021 in Huelva, Spain, on Sunday.
'We've done it, Brisbane!': Australian city awarded 2032 Olympics
AFP, Published on 21/07/2021
» TOKYO: Brisbane was awarded the 2032 Olympics on Wednesday, triggering wild celebrations and fireworks as it became the third Australian city to host the Summer Games after Melbourne and Sydney.
Controversial rugby star Folau signs for Japanese side
AFP, Published on 05/07/2021
» TOKYO - Dual-code international Israel Folau, who was sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019 for saying "hell awaits" gay people, will play club rugby in Japan next season, it was announced Monday.
Super Rugby goes from world's best to unholy mess
AFP, Published on 18/08/2020
» SYDNEY - The clock is ticking ever louder as powerbrokers squabble over ways to save Super Rugby, after the coronavirus pushed the once admired southern hemisphere competition to the verge of collapse.
Anxious coaches settle down for Champions League draw
AFP, Published on 16/12/2019
» PARIS - As the coaches of the 16 qualifiers for the Champions League last 16 prepare to watch Monday's draw, they might ask: what price success.
Edgar Bruno hat-trick puts Thunder Castle back on top
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 21/05/2018
» Brazilian Edgar Bruno da Silva scored a hat-trick as Buriram United reclaimed the top spot in Thai League 1 with a 4-2 victory away at Pattaya United on Sunday night.