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'Empowering': Ireland's first female sumo wrestler blazes a trail
AFP, Published on 01/02/2026
» BELFAST - Sweat darkened the white "dohyo" ring mat as Ireland's first female sumo wrestler shoved and strained, learning a freshly-discovered sport.
Sinner strolls through, Keys makes shaky start
Sports, Published on 21/01/2026
» Melbourne: Jannik Sinner barely broke sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row yesterday as Madison Keys got the defence of her crown off to a stuttering start.
Winter Olympics venue warns selfie tourists
Reuters, Published on 15/01/2026
» ROME - As Italy prepares to host the Winter Olympics next month, Alpine communities are sounding the alarm over social media-driven tourism that is transforming sacred landscapes into selfie backdrops and straining the fragile mountain ecosystem.
England’s Ashes hopes on life support in Australia
AFP, Published on 18/12/2025
» ADELAIDE, Australia - A pumped-up Australia ripped through England’s fragile batting Thursday to leave the tourists staring down the barrel of a third Test defeat with their Ashes campaign on the brink, barring a miracle.
Haaland century makes Premier League history in Man City's nine-goal thriller
AFP, Published on 03/12/2025
» LONDON - Erling Haaland made history as the Manchester City striker became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals in a remarkable 5-4 win against Fulham on Tuesday.
Liverpool back on track in Champions League
AFP, Published on 23/10/2025
» PARIS - Hugo Ekitike scored against his old club as Liverpool got back on track with a 5-1 victory at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday while Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich were among the night's other winners.
Man Utd earn vital win against Chelsea as Liverpool stay perfect
AFP, Published on 21/09/2025
» LONDON - Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-1 in a chaotic match at Old Trafford on Saturday to earn vital breathing space for beleaguered manager Ruben Amorim as Liverpool stayed perfect in the Premier League.
Tennis fans sizzle as heatwave hits Wimbledon
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» WIMBLEDON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Tennis devotees armed themselves with hats, sun cream, mini-fans and a sense of humour for the first day of Wimbledon Monday, as the tournament provisionally recorded its hottest ever opener.
A mixed bag at the Club World Cup
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 21/06/2025
» The opening week of Fifa's Club World Cup in the United States has at times felt more like pre-season warm ups for the clubs involved rather than a serious competition featuring some of the top clubs in the world. However, despite the oppressive heat there have been some decent games and things are expected to pick up when it gets to the business end of this four-week tournament.
ONE Championship: Yuki Yoza wants Superlek next, says ‘someone’s leg will break’
Nick Atkin, Published on 27/05/2025
» Yuki Yoza has set his sights on a showdown with Superlek Kiatmoo9 next in ONE Championship – and says someone is walking away with a broken leg.