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Afghan Paralympian beats the odds to compete in Tokyo
AFP, Published on 31/08/2021
» TOKYO - After a dramatic evacuation from Taliban-held Kabul and a secret operation to fly him to Tokyo, Afghan Paralympian Hossain Rasouli beat the odds on Tuesday to compete in the long jump.
QB chaos adds spice to draft
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 23/04/2021
» You can call the upcoming NFL draft "Quarterback Chaos".
Nicklaus 'concerned,' DeChambeau 'heartbroken' over Tiger crash
AFP, Published on 24/02/2021
» WASHINGTON: Golf legend Jack Nicklaus and US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau were among shocked supporters praying for Tiger Woods on Tuesday as the 15-time major champion was undergoing surgery for multiple leg injuries following a solo car crash near Los Angeles.
Simpson rallies for Phoenix Open playoff win over Finau
AFP, Published on 03/02/2020
» LOS ANGELES - Webb Simpson birdied the last two holes of regulation, then birdied the first playoff hole to deny Tony Finau and claim his sixth US PGA Tour title at the Phoenix Open on Sunday.
Meet Alex, the taxi driver who became a Grand Slam-winning coach
AFP, Published on 02/02/2020
» MELBOURNE - It wasn't so long ago that Sofia Kenin's father was driving New York taxis and spoke English so poorly that he didn't know where he was supposed to be going. These days Alex Kenin, despite starting with close to zero tennis knowledge, is coaching a Grand Slam champion.
Sad times, bad times and good times
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 22/12/2018
» For Thailand, the year in sport was overshadowed by the tragic death in October of the owner of Leicester City, Vichai Srivadhanaprabha, in a helicopter crash adjacent to the club's King Power Stadium. Four others were also killed, including two assistants, Nusura Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare and the two pilots.
Liverpool-Bayern, United-PSG feature Champions draw
AFP, Published on 18/12/2018
» NYON, Switzerland: Liverpool will take on fellow five-time winners Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Jose Mourinho's struggling Manchester United face French giants Paris Saint-Germain.
Rockets spoil James' home debut in fight-marred game
AFP, Published on 21/10/2018
» LOS ANGELES - LeBron James's home debut with the Los Angeles Lakers ended on a sour note Saturday as the Houston Rockets seized control late for a 124-115 win in a physical contest at Staples Center.
WADA in 'last chance saloon' over Russia: Tygart
AFP, Published on 18/09/2018
» LOS ANGELES - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will be delivering a hammer blow to the morale of clean athletes if it lifts sanctions against Russia this week, US drugs czar Travis Tygart warned Monday.
Cook deserves a passionate send-off
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 08/09/2018
» Just as he displayed impeccable timing over the years as a batsman, at the age of 33 Alastair Cook has chosen an appropriate moment to announce the end of his Test career, although he will still continue with Essex in county cricket. He admitted quite frankly that "there is nothing left in the tank."