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Djokovic and Sinner chase French Open semis as underdogs look for upsets
AFP, Published on 04/06/2025
» PARIS — Big guns Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic both chase semi-final berths at the French Open on Wednesday, but the spotlight will be on home hope Lois Boisson in the women's tournament.
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.
Sabalenka triumphs at Australian Open
Reuters, Published on 27/01/2024
» MELBOURNE - Aryna Sabalenka continued to be an irrepressible force at the Australian Open as she powered to a 6-3 6-2 victory over Chinese 12th seed Zheng Qinwen on Saturday to successfully defend her title and add a second Grand Slam trophy to her cabinet.
Cricket World Cup win would be riches aplenty for Rohit's boyhood coach
AFP, Published on 13/11/2023
» MUMBAI - Rohit Sharma's boyhood cricket coach says he will be the "richest person in the world" if the India captain lifts the World Cup -- despite never charging for a training session.
Spain, Scotland and Turkey lock up Euro 2024 spots
AFP, Published on 16/10/2023
» PARIS - Spain clinched their place at Euro 2024 on Sunday after a 1-0 win away to Norway, also sending Scotland through from Group A as Turkey joined the growing ranks of qualifiers.
Alcaraz's 'dream' Wimbledon can signal changing of the guard
AFP, Published on 17/07/2023
» LONDON: Carlos Alcaraz believes his "dream" Wimbledon triumph against Novak Djokovic can signal a changing of the guard in men's tennis.
World's oldest known person dies aged 118: spokesman to AFP
AFP, Published on 18/01/2023
» MARSEILLE - The world's oldest known person, French nun Lucile Randon, has died aged 118, a spokesman told AFP on Tuesday.
Messi centre stage as Argentina, France begin World Cup title bids
AFP, Published on 22/11/2022
» DOHA - Lionel Messi will embark on Tuesday on what will surely be his last chance to win the World Cup, with Argentina and holders France both in action in Qatar.
Verstappen heads to Monaco where Leclerc awaits a change of luck
AFP, Published on 26/05/2022
» MONACO - World champion Max Verstappen heads home this weekend hoping to survive the chaos and beat arch-rival and luckless local hero Charles Leclerc again in Sunday's 79th running of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Record 419,000 fans flock to Australian Grand Prix weekend
AFP, Published on 11/04/2022
» MELBOURNE - Nearly 420,000 spectators poured into Albert Park over the Australian Grand Prix weekend, organisers said Monday, to set a new attendance record at the circuit, and one of the highest in the sport's history.