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From Snoop Dogg to Tom Brady, stars flock to English second-tier clubs
AFP, Published on 14/08/2025
» LONDON - When Snoop Dogg sang the praises of Swansea City, it signalled the unlikely arrival of the latest celebrity owner in the once unfashionable Championship, English football’s second tier.
Thunder rumble to record win over Grizzlies, Celtics top Magic in NBA playoff openers
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 on Sunday, grabbing the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history as reigning champions Boston opened the post-season with a victory over Orlando.
Nagelsmann to coach Euro 2024 hosts Germany
AFP, Published on 22/09/2023
» MUNICH - Julian Nagelsmann has been given nine months to revive flailing Germany ahead of hosting Euro 2024 after being named as the sacked Hansi Flick's successor as national team coach on Friday.
New Zealand beat England by one run in 'crazy' second Test
AFP, Published on 28/02/2023
» WELLINGTON - New Zealand beat England by just one run in a second-Test thriller on Tuesday to draw the series in the most dramatic fashion in Wellington.
Five Thais earn LPGA Tour places through Q-Series
Sports, Bangkok Post and AFP, Published on 13/12/2022
» Five Thais earned LPGA Tour status for the 2023 season after the Q-Series ended in Alabama on Sunday.
Spin to the fore as Bangladesh wrap up New Zealand for 328
AFP, Published on 02/01/2022
» MOUNT MAUNGANUI (NEW ZEALAND) - Bangladesh wrapped up the New Zealand innings for 328 with five quick wickets on the second morning of the first Test on Sunday, including Henry Nicholls for 75 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Bangladesh series becomes farewell tour for New Zealand great Taylor
AFP, Published on 30/12/2021
» WELLINGTON - The decision by New Zealand great Ross Taylor to end his illustrious Test career after the looming Bangladesh series has placed a new emphasis on the two matches which start at Mt Maunganui's Bay Oval on Saturday.
Ballyshear Links -- love at first sight
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 14/01/2021
» How refreshing to see something so beautiful emerge from the doom and gloom of Covid-19 and the associated problems it has caused so many.
Jamieson takes five to blunt Azhar's battling 93
AFP, Published on 03/01/2021
» CHRISTCHURCH (NEW ZEALAND) - Kyle Jamieson took a five wicket haul as New Zealand bowled out Pakistan for 297, anchored by a sterling 93 from Azhar Ali on day one of the second Test between the two countries in Christchurch Sunday.
New Zealand end Pakistan defiance for thrilling Test win
AFP, Published on 30/12/2020
» MOUNT MAUNGANUI (NEW ZEALAND) - New Zealand beat Pakistan by 101 runs in a thrilling finish to the first Test in Mount Maunganui Wednesday, where the visitors were just 27 balls from escaping with a draw.