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Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» MILAN - The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis, but many residents fear the effect will see them priced out.
NBA back in China after six-year absence sparked by democracy tweet
AFP, Published on 08/10/2025
» MACAU — The National Basketball Association (NBA) returns to the lucrative China market this week with two pre-season games following a six-year absence after a team official tweeted his support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
England seek end to Women's Rugby World Cup pain as Canada try to 'burst their aura'
AFP, Published on 26/09/2025
» LONDON - England, the team that have everything except the thing they most want, face Canada in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final, with coach John Mitchell hoping lessons he learned in the men's game can end their long wait for global glory.
Racing betting tax hike will bring 'communities to their knees': Gosden
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» PARIS — British racing is holding a one-day strike next week for the first time in its history in a tax dispute with the government.
Fraud probe opened into Mbappe payments to police officers
AFP, Published on 18/07/2025
» PARIS — An investigation has been opened into potentially fraudulent payments made by Kylian Mbappe to five police officers assigned to protect the French national football team, the public prosecutor's office told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Thursday.
Buriram's foreign legion ready to strike in defence
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 09/07/2025
» The new season of Thai League 1 will kick off on Aug 15 with Ratchaburi taking on newcomers Kanchanaburi Power in the curtain-raiser.
Red Sox v the 'Mookie Curse'
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 28/05/2025
» For 84 years the Boston Red Sox and their fans had formerly suffered through "The Curse of the Bambino."
Man U and Spurs face season-defining Europa League duel
AFP, Published on 21/05/2025
» BILBAO, Spain - Manchester United and Tottenham face off in the Europa League final in Bilbao on Wednesday night with both clubs eyeing a golden ticket into the Champions League after historically poor seasons.
Man Utd reliant on Europa League with season on life support
AFP, Published on 09/04/2025
» PARIS — Manchester United's lone hope of salvaging anything from a terrible season lies in the Europa League, where success is vital to helping finance a rebuild of Ruben Amorim's underperforming squad.
Manchester United plan to build ‘world’s greatest stadium’
Reuters, Published on 11/03/2025
» MANCHESTER, England - Manchester United plan to build a new £2-billion ($2.6 billion), 100,000-seat stadium that will be the biggest in Britain, next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announced on Tuesday.