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Real Madrid top football rich list as Liverpool surge
AFP, Published on 22/01/2026
» LONDON - Real Madrid stayed top of football’s rich list as Liverpool outstripped their English rivals for the first time, according to Deloitte’s Money League study on Thursday.
'Partnership not pants': Motorsport boss candidate seeks culture change
AFP, Published on 02/09/2025
» ZANDVOORT — The only candidate to take over the stewardship of motorsport has called for a change of culture after several high-profile clashes between Formula One (F1) drivers and incumbent boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Mixed emotions on Ange's departure from Tottenham
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 14/06/2025
» There have been differing reactions to the departure of Ange Postecoglou as manager of Tottenham Hotspur. However, the reality was that winning the Europa trophy was not enough to disguise what had otherwise been a grim season with Spurs finishing 17th in the Premier League.
Premier League ‘under strain’ despite record £6.3bn revenue
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» LONDON - The combined revenue of Premier League clubs rose to a record £6.3 billion ($8.5 billion) in the 2023-24 season, but fan unrest and worsening competitive balance are cause for concern, according to the management consultancy Deloitte.
Gary Lineker to leave BBC after antisemitism row
AFP, Published on 19/05/2025
» LONDON - Former England football captain Gary Lineker will leave the BBC at the end of the season, it was announced on Monday, days after he shared a social media post that contained antisemitic imagery.
Rugged play on rise in playoffs
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 07/05/2025
» The old saying "basketball is a contact sport, football is a collision sport" sure doesn't apply to the NBA these days.
Spain grab late leveller against Dutch in Nations League, Croatia down France
AFP, Published on 21/03/2025
» PARIS - Mikel Merino's 93rd-minute equaliser earned Spain a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in Nations League quarter-final first leg action on Thursday, while Croatia have one foot in the semi-finals after beating France 2-0.
Kenya's Ice Lions skate to win on East Africa's only rink
AFP, Published on 31/01/2025
» NAIROBI — Screeching off East Africa's only ice rink, the skates of Kenya's Ice Lions scatter frozen chips of ice as they celebrate their first title win in the capital Nairobi.
Real Madrid break billion-euro revenue barrier
AFP, Published on 23/01/2025
» LONDON - Real Madrid are the first football club to top a billion euros in revenue during a single season, fuelled by income generated by the revamped Santiago Bernabeu stadium, according to the financial consultancy Deloitte.
New Zealand crush England to send Southee out on a high
AFP, Published on 17/12/2024
» HAMILTON (NEW ZEALAND) - New Zealand tore through England's batting Tuesday to crush the visitors by 423 runs in the third Test and send Tim Southee into retirement on a triumphant note.