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Japan's Olympic ice icons inspire new skating generation
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» TOKYO — Japan did not win an Olympic figure skating medal until 1992 but it is now among the sport's world powers, with kids dreaming of becoming the next Yuzuru Hanyu or Mao Asada.
Neymar swept up in Brazil vote battle after video for Bolsonaro
AFP, Published on 29/09/2022
» BRASILIA: Football superstar Neymar was swept up in Brazil's presidential election campaign after posting a video on social media Wednesday thanking President Jair Bolsonaro for visiting the player's charitable children's foundation.
Sagan goes it alone to win coronavirus-hit Giro 10th stage
AFP, Published on 13/10/2020
» TORTORETO (ITALY) - Peter Sagan soloed to victory in the Giro d'Italia's 10th stage on Tuesday after two teams, Mitchelton and Jumbo-Visma, were forced to pull out before the stage because of positive Covid-19 tests.
Reigning champion Bernal quits Tour de France after suffering in mountains
AFP, Published on 16/09/2020
» GRENOBLE (FRANCE) - Last year's winner Egan Bernal withdrew from the Tour de France on Wednesday with the defence of his title already in tatters.
A Tour de France like no other
AFP, Published on 27/06/2020
» PARIS - Cycling's Tour de France should have embarked from the Mediterranean city of Nice this weekend, but the two-month coronavirus delay will heighten the drama on a "unique edition", race organiser Christian Prudhomme has told AFP.
Paraguayan judge orders Ronaldinho to remain in prison
AFP, Published on 11/03/2020
» ASUNCION: Brazilian football great Ronaldinho will remain in pre-trial detention in Paraguay after being refused bail or house arrest on accusations of entering the country with a fake passport.
Ibrahimovic vows to kick-start Milan
AFP, Published on 04/01/2020
» MILAN: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has vowed to kick-start struggling AC Milan's Serie A season as their local rivals Inter Milan recommence a title battle with Juventus this weekend after the end of the winter break.
Neymar says he's fit, posts mischievous Barcelona video
AFP, Published on 14/07/2019
» SAO PAULO: Neymar says he has recovered "almost 100%" from the ankle injury that ruled him out of Brazil's victorious Copa America campaign.
England look to usurp USA as women's World Cup grande finale looms
AFP, Published on 01/07/2019
» LYON - England are aiming to make history as they prepare to take on the USA with a first ever women's World Cup final squarely in their sights, as a landmark tournament moves towards a nail-biting climax.
From Batman to the Galloping Major
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 17/03/2018
» When Chelsea loanee Michy Batshuayi, who calls himself 'Batsman', joined Borussia Dortmund recently, he was stepping into the shoes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who moved to Arsenal.