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Heat risks force marathons and race walks to start earlier
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» TOKYO - The marathons and 35km race walks at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will start half an hour earlier because of health risks posed by unseasonably hot weather, organisers said Thursday.
Tennis fans sizzle as heatwave hits Wimbledon
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» WIMBLEDON (UNITED KINGDOM) - Tennis devotees armed themselves with hats, sun cream, mini-fans and a sense of humour for the first day of Wimbledon Monday, as the tournament provisionally recorded its hottest ever opener.
Alcaraz, Sabalenka in action on day one at sizzling Wimbledon
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» LONDON - Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for a third straight Wimbledon crown on Monday while Aryna Sabalenka seeks to banish a season of Grand Slam final misery as temperatures soared on the opening day of the championships.
Verstappen hopes upgrades can boost F1 title defence in Austria
AFP, Published on 26/06/2025
» SPIELBERG, Austria - Max Verstappen leads Red Bull into their home Austrian Grand Prix this weekend hoping a major upgrades package can boost his title defence before it is too late.
Extreme heat, storms take toll at Club World Cup
AFP, Published on 25/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Furnace-like heat and the threat of thunder and lightning are wreaking havoc at the Club World Cup -- and more of the same is likely at the 2026 World Cup.
Benfica beat Bayern at Club World Cup as Auckland City hold Boca
AFP, Published on 25/06/2025
» PHILADELPHIA - Benfica beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in searing heat at the Club World Cup on Tuesday to progress to the last 16 as group winners, while minnows Auckland City claimed a memorable draw against Boca Juniors.
'Euphoric' Vingegaard targets third Tour de France triumph
AFP, Published on 23/07/2023
» LE MARKSTEIN (FRANCE) - Jonas Vingegaard said he felt "euphoric" after surviving Saturday's penultimate stage of the Tour de France to virtually clinch his second successive title.
3 provinces chosen to host SEA Games
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/01/2023
» Bangkok, Chon Buri and Songkhla have officially been selected to host the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2025.
Three provinces chosen to host SEA Games
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/01/2023
» Bangkok, Chon Buri and Songkhla have been officially selected as the hosts of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in 2025.
Judge orders retrial of ex-Man Utd star Giggs
AFP, Published on 07/09/2022
» LONDON: Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs will face a re-trial on domestic violence charges, a UK judge ruled on Wednesday, after a jury last month failed to reach a verdict.