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How China's ladies are shaping sport
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 02/10/2025
» When the Women's China Open first teed off in 2006, the occasion was quietly significant. At the time, women's golf in the Middle Kingdom was still taking fledgling steps in the global game. The domestic circuit was modest, the talent pool limited and the pathway to elite professional circuits like the LPGA Tour seemed distant, if not daunting.
Remembering Choi's 25 years on the PGA Tour
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 02/05/2025
» When the South Korean contingent shows up in strength at this week's The CJ Cup Byron Nelson -- a legacy tournament which Sung Kang and KH Lee have tasted victories in recent years -- they will look back with great pride the trailblazing exploits of one man who defied all odds to ensure the American dream isn't quite the pipe dream.
Brazil seeks next generation of MMA champions
AFP, Published on 29/08/2023
» SAO PAULO - Self-described "nerd" Caio Borralho quit his chemical engineering studies to become a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, part of a new generation looking to reinvigorate the sport in Brazil, home of legendary champions.
Women referees at World Cup in Qatar a 'strong sign'
AFP, Published on 30/09/2022
» CLAIREFONTAINE-EN-YVELINES (FRANCE) - The presence of three female referees at the World Cup in Qatar will send "a strong sign", said one of those women selected on Thursday.
Swiatek bathroom break sets up Jabeur US Open title showdown
AFP, Published on 09/09/2022
» NEW YORK: An emergency bathroom break powered world number one Iga Swiatek into a US Open final showdown with trailblazing Tunisian fifth-seed Ons Jabeur on Thursday.
Kelly grateful after impressive debut
Sports, Published on 01/04/2022
» Singapore: Danielle Kelly made her One debut last weekend at One X, and her performance left many impressed.
Brazil's favela gamers dream big
AFP, Published on 25/05/2021
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Coming of age in the Brazilian favela of Vigario Geral, Luiz Augusto Jr used to spend his money playing video games.
NASCAR banning Confederate flag from events
AFP, Published on 11/06/2020
» LOS ANGELES: NASCAR said Wednesday it was banning the display of the Confederate flag at its events following calls for its removal from the circuit's racing venues.
Vatican women strap on their boots for first time in World Cup year
AFP, Published on 04/06/2019
» ROME - More than three decades after it first put out a men's team, women are finally strapping on the Vatican's colours of yellow jersey and socks and white shorts and bearing the keys of St. Peter and papal tiara crest.
Zagitova, 15, smashes skate record as Vonn gets bronze
AFP, Published on 21/02/2018
» PYEONGCHANG, SOUTH KOREA: Record-breaking Alina Zagitova, 15, stole the show in figure skating on Wednesday as America's Lindsey Vonn wound up her Olympic downhill career by becoming the oldest female alpine ski medallist in Games history.