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All eyes on Washington for World Cup draw
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in Washington on Friday, with Donald Trump set to play a prominent part in a star-studded ceremony that will mark out the path to glory for contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals.
World Cup draw starts countdown to 2026 finals with Trump presiding
AFP, Published on 04/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - The countdown to the first 48-team World Cup begins in earnest on Friday as the draw for the 2026 finals takes place in Washington, with Donald Trump set to dominate much of the attention.
Village People tapped for World Cup draw
Published on 03/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - The disco legends behind US President Donald Trump’s favourite campaign anthem will take centre stage at Friday’s World Cup draw, Fifa has announced, in what promises to be a star-studded affair with distinctly Trumpian overtones.
Journey of Royal Flame of Auspice gets stellar start
Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2025
» The 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and 13th Asean Para Games torch relay officially began its journey across all four host provinces — Bangkok, Chon Buri, Songkhla, and Nakhon Ratchasima — Sunday morning.
Saudi Arabia to welcome women's nonstop action sports channel
Reuters, Published on 12/09/2025
» LOS ANGELES — All Women's Sports Network (AWSN) will launch a dedicated women's sports channel in Saudi Arabia on Friday in partnership with the country's football federation and national broadcaster Saudi Sports Company.
Alcaraz beats Sinner to win US Open and reclaim No.1 ranking
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» NEW YORK - Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday to win the US Open as loud boos - mixed with a smattering of cheers - greeted President Donald Trump at the final in New York.
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.
History-chasing Djokovic sets up Wimbledon showdown with Sinner
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» LONDON — Novak Djokovic set up a mouthwatering Wimbledon semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner as he moved a step closer to claiming a historic 25th Grand Slam title.
Niger celebrates unity in wrestling arena
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» AGADEZ, Niger - The winner falls to his knees, arms raised triumphantly. After just eight minutes, his opponent's knee and elbow have touched the sand, handing "Issaka Issaka" an historic win in Niger's king of sports.
'Against their nature': When Brazil banned women from football
AFP, Published on 22/07/2023
» BRASILIA: Dilma Mendes does not remember how many times she was arrested as a child. Her crime? Playing football in Brazil.