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Plenty of peaks, but skiing yet to take off in Central Asia
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Two weeks before setting off for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics to compete as Kyrgyzstan’s only alpine skier, Timur Shakirov was weaving down a slalom course in his homeland.
Can Vonn defy ACL rupture to win Olympic medal?
AFP, Published on 04/02/2026
» CORTINA D'AMPEZZO (ITALY) — Lindsey Vonn is convinced that her dream of a medal at the Winter Olympics could still become reality even after knee ligament damage almost forced her to drop out days before the Milan-Cortina Games.
Thais target flying start against Aussies
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 08/01/2026
» Thailand are targeting a place in the quarter-finals as they take on Australia in the opening Group D match of the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
ONE Championship: Rodtang says no fight offers yet for Takeru or Nong-O
Nick Atkin, Published on 21/12/2025
» Rodtang Jitmuangnon says he has received no formal proposals from ONE Championship for his next fight, despite widespread expectations of a blockbuster return against either Takeru Segawa.
Supachai upbeat on Shopee Cup defence
Sports, Published on 10/11/2025
» Buriram United striker Supachai Chaided believes the reigning Asean Club Championship (Shopee Cup) holders can successfully defend their title despite making a slow start to the current campaign.
Athletes swap skis for skates in a glimpse of winter sport's future
AFP, Published on 21/10/2025
» MUNICH - Many of the world's best biathletes swapped skis for skates at an exhibition event in Munich on the weekend, offering a glimpse into the future of winter sports in a warming world.
Heat risks force marathons and race walks to start earlier
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» TOKYO - The marathons and 35km race walks at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will start half an hour earlier because of health risks posed by unseasonably hot weather, organisers said Thursday.
From divots to bunkers: Clearing up rules
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 10/09/2025
» Feedback always comes back thick and fast when l mention the rules of golf as our rules can be confusing for many. Last week, l discussed the situation of if your ball embeds itself and from the feedback came the helpful comment that there's no relief if your ball comes to rest in another pitch mark or divot.
Tennis - Alcaraz tames Djokovic before Sinner sets up US Open final showdown
Published on 06/09/2025
» NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz took down 24-times major winner Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2 with clinical precision on Friday to reach the US Open final, prevailing in a blockbuster showdown that packed the house at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Extreme heat, storms take toll at Club World Cup
AFP, Published on 25/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Furnace-like heat and the threat of thunder and lightning are wreaking havoc at the Club World Cup -- and more of the same is likely at the 2026 World Cup.