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NFL won't scrap diversity policy despite Republican pressure
AFP, Published on 01/04/2026
» LOS ANGELES - The National Fotball League will not scrap pro-diversity policies that require teams to interview minority candidates, despite legal pressure from Florida's Republican attorney general, commissioner Roger Goodell said on Tuesday.
War, politics clouding World Cup on 100-day countdown
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump's brutal immigration crackdown, polarised politics and a war unleashed on Iran have tarnished the global image of the United States just under 100 days before millions of fans are expected to visit for the World Cup.
From hair weaves to dagger-toting refs: five sumo facts
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» TOKYO — Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn celebrated his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank on Wednesday by holding aloft a large sea bream.
Cod almighty! Promising times for magical Mariners
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/09/2025
» League Two Side Grimsby Town continued their sparkling run in the Carabao Cup (League Cup) last week by reaching the fourth round after defeating struggling Championship side Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 away at Hillsborough.
Hosts Port skin Sharks alive to snap winless streak in Thai League 1
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 21/09/2025
» Port returned to their winning ways with a thumping 3-0 victory over visiting Chonburi in a Thai League 1 clash on Friday night.
Local team Thai Polo wins prestigious Princess's Cup
Life, Published on 05/02/2025
» The prestigious Princess's Cup B.Grimm Thai Polo Open 2025, a highlight of Asia's polo calendar, concluded successfully late last month at the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club in Pattaya, Chon Buri. The tournament, now in its 19th year, was a resounding success, living up to its reputation as a premier charity event eagerly awaited by polo enthusiasts.
Two killed in treacherous Sydney-Hobart yacht race
AFP, Published on 27/12/2024
» SYDNEY - Two sailors have been killed in separate incidents in the treacherous Sydney to Hobart bluewater classic, organisers said on Friday, as a string of yachts limped out of a race fleet battered by powerful winds.
From the Ammies to the Posh
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 12/10/2024
» While most football fans know the nicknames of clubs in the Premier League and Championship they are probably less familiar with those in the lower divisions. Some simply reflect a team's colours or a variation on the club name. But many provide an insight into the cultural and economic environment of towns and regions where the clubs first developed.
ONE Championship: Jonathan Haggerty says Nico Carrillo ‘deserves’ title shot but may have to wait
Published on 05/09/2024
» Jonathan Haggerty has insisted Nico Carrillo is next in line should he retain the ONE Championship bantamweight Muay Thai title against Superlek Kiatmookao in Denver.
Olympics: Why is surfing being held in Tahiti and why aren't locals happy?
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/07/2024
» Although Paris was selected as the host city for the 2024 Olympics, not all the events will take place in the French capital.