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Ukraine racer appeals Olympic helmet ban
AFP, Published on 13/02/2026
» MILAN - Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said he hoped “truth would prevail” as he appealed to sport’s highest court on Friday following his Olympic ban, as US figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin eyed a second gold of the Milan-Cortina Games.
US athletes using Winter Olympics to express Trump criticism
AFP, Published on 10/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is in danger of developing into a Cold War between the athletes and US President Donald Trump with several competitors voicing criticism of his administration.
Egypt dump out holders Ivory Coast as Nigeria set up AFCON semi with Morocco
AFP, Published on 11/01/2026
» MARRAKESH (MOROCCO) - Mohamed Salah's Egypt knocked reigning champions Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 win in the quarter-finals on Saturday, while Victor Osimhen starred as Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 to set up a clash with hosts Morocco.
Osimhen leads Nigeria past Algeria into AFCON semi-finals
AFP, Published on 11/01/2026
» MARRAKESH (MOROCCO) - Victor Osimhen scored one goal and set up another as Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Saturday to set up a last-four showdown with hosts Morocco.
Last-gasp Foden goal spares Man City's blushes in win over Leeds
AFP, Published on 30/11/2025
» LONDON - Phil Foden spared Manchester City's blushes with the last-gasp winner after the Premier League title challengers blew a two-goal lead in a dramatic 3-2 win over lowly Leeds on Saturday.
Scotland stay in contention for 2026 World Cup, Dutch move closer
AFP, Published on 13/10/2025
» PARIS - Scotland ground out a 2-1 home win over Belarus on Sunday to stay in contention for automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup, while the Netherlands closed in on securing their berth at the tournament with a win over Finland.
NBA Suns trade star forward Kevin Durant to Rockets
AFP, Published on 23/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - Two-time NBA champion forward Kevin Durant has been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets for eight players in a blockbuster deal he confirmed on Sunday.
Eagles hope to upset the Sky Blues
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/05/2025
» When Manchester City and Crystal Palace line up for the 144th FA Cup Final at Wembley today, there is little doubt that the Sky Blues will start as strong favourites. However Palace, who have not won a major trophy in their entire history, will be no pushover and many neutrals would love to see the Eagles win their first-ever FA Cup title. A new name on the trophy is always welcome.
Marmoush fires Man City into FA Cup semis after Haaland limps off
AFP, Published on 31/03/2025
» BOURNEMOUTH (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester City came from behind to reach the FA Cup semi-finals for a record seventh consecutive season with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday, but victory came at a cost as Erling Haaland hobbled off injured.
Italy hand sorry Wales another dismal defeat in Six Nations
AFP, Published on 09/02/2025
» ROME - Italy sent Wales spiralling deeper into crisis on Saturday after triumphing 22-15 in the Six Nations and handing their sorry opponents a record-extending 14th consecutive Test defeat in front of delighted fans in Rome.