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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.
Choosing the right putter is important
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 20/08/2025
» Putters come in many shapes and sizes: blade putters and mallet putters. Some are more traditional, have a simple design and are often favoured by 'feel' putters who rely more on their intuition and touch. Mallet putters have larger heads and offer more forgiveness on off-centre hits, making them ideal for golfers who prefer a 'straight-back-straight-through' stroke.
Fifa Club World Cup faces the ultimate test
AFP, Published on 10/06/2025
» MIAMI - With an eye-watering $1 billion in prize money, some of the biggest stars in the game and clubs competing from across the globe, Fifa’s new Club World Cup has all the ingredients to be a huge event.
F1 on Jeddah's streets - talking points ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» JEDDAH (SAUDI ARABIA) - This weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the final leg of the first 'triple header' of the season.
Thailand poised to become e-sports hub
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/09/2024
» Thailand has all the ingredients to become a leading e-sports hub in Southeast Asia, according to US-based game developer Riot Games.
Asian legends tip Matsuyama for glory
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 14/03/2024
» If Hideki Matsuyama beats the strongest field in golf and becomes the first Japanese winner at The Players Championship this week, those who blazed the trail for Asian golf before him will be the least surprised.
Loss puts Polking in hot seat
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 18/11/2023
» Under-fire Thailand coach Mano Polking remains upbeat about the War Elephants' chances in their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign even though they suffered a home loss to China on Thursday night.
Gooch, Reed eager to face 'great' Hong Kong challenge
Sports, Published on 09/11/2023
» Hong Kong: LIV Golf League champion Talor Gooch is hoping that his incredible 2023 season form can translate to winning at the Hong Kong Open after getting the inside line from one of his stablemates and rivals on a unique course that is "a little bit different" to the norm.
USA's new Major League Cricket makes big hitting start
AFP, Published on 14/07/2023
» DALLAS - Major League Cricket got underway in Texas on Thursday, and the most serious attempt yet to establish a domestic competition in the United States provided all the ingredients of a modern Twenty20 league.
Major League Cricket aims for US breakthrough
AFP, Published on 12/07/2023
» MIAMI - The most ambitious attempt yet to establish professional cricket in the United States gets under way on Wednesday when wickets will be pitched for the start of the inaugural season of Major League Cricket.