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Scotland reach 2026 World Cup with stunning late show, Spain, Switzerland qualify
AFP, Published on 19/11/2025
» PARIS - Injury-time wonder-goals by Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean handed Scotland a stunning 4-2 win over Denmark on Tuesday to qualify them for the 2026 World Cup, while Spain also booked their ticket with a 2-2 draw against Turkey.
China's naturalised Olympians walk fine line between love and scorn
AFP, Published on 09/02/2022
» BEIJING: Eileen Gu and Beverly Zhu were both born and raised in the US before deciding to represent China, but their contrasting fortunes at the Beijing Olympics highlight the fine line between love and condemnation for the host nation's naturalised athletes.
Shared gold, knitting and cardboard dogs: memorable moments of Tokyo Olympics
AFP, Published on 08/08/2021
» TOKYO - The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics may have lacked crowds, but there was no shortage of memorable moments. Here are some of the Games' memorable moments:
Fairytale for Denmark as rout of Russia puts them in last 16
Reuters, Published on 22/06/2021
» COPENHAGEN: Despair turned to exhilaration for Denmark as they claimed an astonishing 4-1 victory over Russia to scramble into the last 16 of Euro 2020 on a head-spinning night in Copenhagen on Monday.
China gives Li Na 'cold shoulder' decade on from changing tennis
AFP, Published on 04/06/2021
» SHANGHAI: - A decade ago, more than 110 million people tuned in from China to watch Li Na become the first Asian-born player to win a Grand Slam singles title, but now she is rarely seen on TV or in the country's media.
Supporting cast make a welcome comeback to the English game
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/12/2020
» For the first time in nine months, we will be seeing a limited number of fans at five of the English Premier League football stadiums this weekend.
'Road Runner' Davies dazzles as Flick betters Guardiola's Bayern record
AFP, Published on 31/05/2020
» BERLIN: 'Road Runner' Alphonso Davies lived up to his nickname with another lightning sprint Saturday while Hansi Flick bettered Pep Guardiola's record start as head coach of Bayern Munich, who opened a 10-point lead in the Bundesliga.
Shakers and Trotters in deep trouble
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 24/08/2019
» If you are a football club and begin the season at the bottom of the league with minus 12 points you would like to think things could only improve.
'Racist' Serena Williams cartoon given Australian all-clear
AFP, Published on 25/02/2019
» SYDNEY: A controversial Australian newspaper cartoon of Serena Williams which was blasted as racist and sexist did not breach media standards, the country's press watchdog ruled Monday.
Kiradech ready to chase american dream
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 20/01/2019
» Kiradech Aphibarnrat has competed on American soil in some 30-plus tournaments previously. The next one will give him the most pride and joy.