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Paris Olympic torches, other memorabilia auctioned off
AFP, Published on 14/04/2025
» PARIS - Torches used in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and numerous other official memorabilia were auctioned off on Sunday, with fans and a museum among the keen bidders.
Govt backs esports to boost economy
Post Reporters, Published on 21/10/2024
» The government plans to push the esports industry by cooperating with major global games companies to develop manpower skills for the burgeoning industry, Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong said.
Thailand changes athletes' Olympic uniforms after criticism
Online Reporters, Published on 19/07/2024
» The National Olympic Committee of Thailand (NOCT) has resolved to replace the controversial outfits worn by Thai athletes used for the 2024 Summer Olympics' opening ceremony.
Niger celebrates unity in wrestling arena
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» AGADEZ, Niger - The winner falls to his knees, arms raised triumphantly. After just eight minutes, his opponent's knee and elbow have touched the sand, handing "Issaka Issaka" an historic win in Niger's king of sports.
Conor McGregor accused of sexual assault at NBA game
AFP, Published on 16/06/2023
» MIAMI: Irish mixed martial arts superstar Conor McGregor has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at an NBA Finals in Miami last week, multiple US reports said Thursday.
Rising stars emerge at President's Cup 2022
Published on 15/08/2022
» The President’s Cup 2022 has been underway since last month at the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club, Pattaya, with Harald Link, president of the Thailand Equestrian Federation (TEF), declaring that the competition is truly back on track.
Japan's rowdiest baseball fans desperate to end pandemic silence
AFP, Published on 21/04/2022
» OSAKA (JAPAN) - In a country of baseball fanatics, Hanshin Tigers supporters are known as Japan's rowdiest -- so they are aching to cut loose as a pandemic ban on cheering drags into a third season.
Woods-Manning prevail in star-studded match, raised $20m for charity
AFP, Published on 25/05/2020
» MIAMI - Tiger Woods says while his surgically repaired back may never be 10-out-of-10 again, it won't stop him from being healthy and ready to go when the PGA Tour starts up again.
'Different type of rugby': how 1905 'Originals' forged All Blacks legend
AFP, Published on 04/05/2020
» WELLINGTON - An unheralded group of New Zealand rugby players set sail for Europe 115 years ago on a tour that would revolutionise the way the game was played and forge the All Blacks' formidable legacy.
'Serena Williams struggles to 800th victory
AFP, Published on 28/05/2019
» PARIS: Serena Williams admitted the 'mother, champion, queen, goddess' logo which adorned her Roland Garros outfit on Monday was "a lot to carry, but so is being Serena".