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Trump claims 'very big victory' as shutdown vote nears
AFP, Published on 12/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump declared victory on Tuesday as an effort to end the longest-ever US government shutdown headed to a final vote and rival Democrats tore themselves apart over the deal.
Chelsea boss Hayes confirmed as US women's soccer coach
AFP, Published on 15/11/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has been appointed as the new head coach of the United States in a record deal that will make her the world's highest paid women's football coach, the United States Soccer Federation said Tuesday.
PGA chief events and competitions officer Pazder resigns: reports
AFP, Published on 09/08/2023
» WASHINGTON - Andy Pazder, the US PGA Tour's chief tournaments and competitions officer, resigned on Tuesday after having served on the circuit's executive leadership team since 1990, according to multiple reports.
Omicron spreading in US: Virus update
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/12/2021
» The Omicron variant is now in at least 10 US states and White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci said there is "absolutely" community spread. Gilead Sciences Inc recalled two lots of its Covid-19 drug remdesivir in the US after a complaint about glass particles in the vials.
Rodgers hit with modest fine for violating Covid-19 protocols, report
AFP, Published on 10/11/2021
» LOS ANGELES - The National Football League has slapped Aaron Rodgers with a modest $14,650 fine for violating the league's Covid-19 protocols after the embattled quarterback attended the Green Bay Packer's Halloween party.
Saudi ups pressure on anti-vaxxers as it eyes economic recovery
AFP, Published on 24/05/2021
» RIYADH - Saudi Arabia is tightening the screws on vaccine sceptics, barring them from pilgrimages and overseas travel and blocking access to universities, malls and offices in a contentious effort to boost inoculations.
Man Utd aim to keep Man City title celebrations on ice
AFP, Published on 30/04/2021
» LONDON - Manchester City could wrap up a third Premier League title in four seasons on Sunday, but Manchester United can keep their local rivals waiting by inflicting further damage on Liverpool's hopes of a return to the Champions League next season.
Disney streaming services gaining ground on Netflix
AFP, Published on 12/02/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO - Disney said Thursday its streaming services flourished while its parks, travel and film businesses remained hobbled by the pandemic at the end of last year.
76ers exec Morey says he feared HK tweet would end NBA career
AFP, Published on 24/12/2020
» LOS ANGELES - Daryl Morey, embarking on his first season as Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations, told ESPN in an article published Wednesday he once feared his tweet last year supporting Hong Kong activists could end his NBA career.
NBA eyes return as players, owners discuss action on racial injustice
AFP, Published on 28/08/2020
» LOS ANGELES - NBA playoff games were cancelled for a second straight day on Thursday, but players pledged to return to the court as they sought support from team owners in tackling racial injustice.