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Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» MILAN - The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis, but many residents fear the effect will see them priced out.
Salah 'frightened' to return to Liverpool as fans mourn tragic Jota
AFP, Published on 05/07/2025
» LIVERPOOL - Mohamed Salah said the death of Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota in a car crash had left him "frightened" to return to the club as devastated fans swarmed to Anfield to pay their respects.
Five breakout sporting stars in 2023
AFP, Published on 27/12/2023
» PARIS - In 2023, Sha'Carri Richardson finally came good on the global stage, while Victor Wembanyama quickly left his mark on the NBA and Rachin Ravindra lit up the Cricket World Cup.
'Crazy for cricket': Young Afghans inspired by national team's success
AFP, Published on 15/12/2023
» KABUL - In a central Kabul street, the sound of kids playing was once mostly the scuff of a football against concrete. Now, it is punctuated with the crack of a cricket bat.
Green and gold fever grips S.Africa ahead of Rugby World Cup final
AFP, Published on 26/10/2023
» JOHANNESBURG - From restaurant cooks to street workers, Springbok jersey-wearing South Africans are ubiquitous in Johannesburg, as a frenzied mood grips the nation in anticipation of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.
Kohli ready to shine on Cricket World Cup stage
AFP, Published on 03/10/2023
» AHMEDABAD, India - If you can judge a tournament by the number of replica tops sold, the Cricket World Cup in India opening this week already has a winner — home superstar batsman Virat Kohli.
Suakim faces Khomutov test in ONE debut
Sports, Published on 21/07/2023
» After a long and storied Muay Thai career, Suakim Sor Jor Thongprajin is set to make his ONE Championship debut today at ONE Lumpinee 26.
From flags to tattoos, Naples turns blue as title fever grows
AFP, Published on 21/04/2023
» NAPLES (ITALY) - Napoli haven't won the title yet, but Naples is already in party mode.
French MPs battle over AI-assisted Olympics surveillance
AFP, Published on 23/03/2023
» PARIS: French government plans to trial surveillance cameras upgraded with artificial intelligence at the 2024 Olympics have opponents fuming at what they say is unnecessary and dangerous security overreach.
Brittney Griner signs one-year WNBA deal with Mercury: reports
AFP, Published on 20/02/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Brittney Griner, the American women's basketball star who was imprisoned in Russia for nearly 10 months last year, has signed a one-year Women's NBA deal with the Phoenix Mercury, according to multiple reports Sunday.