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Bantams hope for magic touch
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/04/2025
» Despite having a population approaching half a million the West Yorkshire city of Bradford has underachieved when it comes to football bragging rights. However, Bradford City are hoping this season will see a much-needed change in fortune, even if it is just a small step.
Tiger-mania building as Woods practices at Augusta
AFP, Published on 05/04/2022
» AUGUSTA: Tiger Woods practiced before thousands of supportive spectators on Monday at Augusta National ahead of the 86th Masters, where he hopes to make his first start since a car crash 14 months ago left him with severe right leg injuries.
Premier League braces for return after virus shutdown
AFP, Published on 16/06/2020
» LONDON - The Premier League returns on Wednesday after 100 days in the deep freeze, with Liverpool on the brink of winning the title in a radically changed football universe.
Premier League's international appeal faces coronavirus test
AFP, Published on 14/06/2020
» LONDON - When the 100 day-wait for Premier League football comes to an end on Wednesday, the anticipation will be felt as keenly in Mumbai and Beijing as in Manchester and Birmingham.
Southern hemisphere considers Tests, Super Rugby side-by-side
AFP, Published on 15/04/2020
» WELLINGTON: The southern hemisphere's Super Rugby competition and the Rugby Championship could be played simultaneously to cram in as many fixtures as possible when sport resumes after the coronavirus suspension, SANZAAR boss Andy Marinos suggested.
'Weird and eerie' as Aussie sport plays to empty stadiums
AFP, Published on 20/03/2020
» MELBOURNE: Australia's hugely popular Aussie Rules season has kicked off in front of 100,000 empty seats on "the most remarkable, weird and eerie night in recent sporting memory".
Australia eye fifth T20 world title in front of huge crowd
AFP, Published on 07/03/2020
» MELBOURNE - Australian captain Meg Lanning says her team are "pumped" for their defence of the women's Twenty20 World Cup against India on Sunday with hopes high that more than 90,000 fans will cram the cavernous Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Nervous Bolt prepares for football debut
AFP, Published on 30/08/2018
» SYDNEY: Usain Bolt is set to get a first taste of competitive football on Friday in a much-hyped game, but the sprint superstar admits he is nervous with his fitness levels not up to scratch.