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Fifa president Infantino defends giving peace prize to Trump
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» LONDON — Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) chief Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to award a peace prize to United States president Donald Trump as he dismissed calls for a World Cup boycott.
Amateur football leagues win over cynical Chinese fans
AFP, Published on 31/07/2025
» SUZHOU, China - On a summer’s day in the city of Suzhou, about 40,000 people crowded into a stadium while thousands more gathered by public screens to watch China’s hottest sport — amateur football.
Thai government pledges to support ONE Championship
Sports, Nick Atkin, Published on 21/06/2025
» The government has signalled it may begin backing ONE Championship after founder Chatri Sityodtong expressed sadness at the lack of official support despite the martial arts organisation's surging popularity and economic impact.
Thai government pledges to support ONE Championship after Chatri Sityodtong’s ‘sadness’ amid F1 bid
Nick Atkin, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Thai government has signalled it may begin backing ONE Championship – after founder Chatri Sityodtong expressed sadness at the lack of official support despite the martial arts organisation’s surging popularity and economic impact.
Athletics world watching as 'Grand Slam Track' prepares for launch
AFP, Published on 03/04/2025
» KINGSTON (JAMAICA) - What is being billed as a "revolution" for the sport of athletics gets under way in Kingston on Friday with the opening meeting of US sprinting legend Michael Johnson's ambitious Grand Slam Track series.
Superlek 'not intimidated' by Segawa
Sports, Published on 24/01/2024
» Superlek Kiatmoo9 will not be scared when he ventures into enemy territory at ONE 165 this weekend.
Sacred cow: Ball makers break taboos for India's favourite sport
AFP, Published on 27/09/2023
» MEERUT (INDIA) - Stitching together cricket balls is a wearisome task for leatherworker Bunty Sagar, whose labours are frowned upon by many fellow Indians even if he makes their favourite pastime possible.
'Thaitans' Tawanchai, Superbon to face off
Sports, Published on 07/08/2023
» An epic showdown between two Muay Thai superstars is set for ONE Fight Night 15 on Oct 7.
Major League Cricket aims for US breakthrough
AFP, Published on 12/07/2023
» MIAMI - The most ambitious attempt yet to establish professional cricket in the United States gets under way on Wednesday when wickets will be pitched for the start of the inaugural season of Major League Cricket.
Ronaldo tops Forbes' 2023 highest-paid athletes list
Sports, Published on 04/05/2023
» New york: Cristiano Ronaldo became the world's highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr nearly doubled his annual playing salary while Paris St-Germain duo Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe round off the top three, according to Forbes.