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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.
Bushfire smoke disrupts Australian Open build-up
AFP, Published on 15/01/2020
» MELBOURNE: Bushfire smoke disrupted the Australian Open build-up Wednesday for a second straight day, with qualifying rounds delayed following a barrage of complaints about safety from international tennis players.
Federer, Serena headline Aussie bushfire charity match
AFP, Published on 08/01/2020
» MELBOURNE: Superstars Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal will headline an exhibition match ahead of the Australian Open to raise money for bushfire relief, organisers said Wednesday.
Smoke delays unlikely at Australian Open, say organisers
AFP, Published on 07/01/2020
» SYDNEY: Smoke from bushfires is unlikely to delay the Australian Open tennis Grand Slam, organisers said on Tuesday, insisting they have pulled out all the stops to protect the health and safety of players.
Kyrgios to donate $140 for each ace to help bushfire relief
AFP, Published on 03/01/2020
» SYDNEY - Nick Kyrgios has pledged Aus$200 (US$140) for each ace he serves across the Australian summer of tennis to support victims of bushfires raging around the country, with the ATP Cup Friday also promising help.
Forest fires, barbecue bans: heatwave scorches Europe
AFP, Published on 27/07/2018
» PARIS - Firefighters battled forest blazes and authorities banned barbecues,warning citizens of near-record temperatures as a heatwave scorched much of Europe on Friday.