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LA Olympics chief faces heat over Epstein files emails
AFP, Published on 05/02/2026
» LOS ANGELES - Multiple Los Angeles officials have called on 2028 Olympics chief Casey Wasserman to step down, after the latest batch of files in the Jeffrey Epstein case revealed racy emails between the sports executive and the disgraced financier’s girlfriend.
ONE Championship: Nakrob Fairtex dares Jaosuayai to ‘meet in the middle’ at Fight Night 32 – ‘don’t run’
Nick Atkin, Published on 20/05/2025
» Nakrob Fairtex is ready to trade leather and leave no doubt when he returns to action in the co-main event of ONE Fight Night 32 next month.
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.
Liam Harrison calls time on brief but spectacular ONE Championship career
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 19/09/2024
» Sat in front of a packed house backstage at Ball Arena for the ONE 168 post event press conference, Liam Harrison was holding court like only the legendary “Hitman” can do.
Sacred cow: Ball makers break taboos for India's favourite sport
AFP, Published on 27/09/2023
» MEERUT (INDIA) - Stitching together cricket balls is a wearisome task for leatherworker Bunty Sagar, whose labours are frowned upon by many fellow Indians even if he makes their favourite pastime possible.
Ancient game feeds Georgia's rugby DNA
AFP, Published on 31/08/2023
» TBILISI - Georgia's presence at their sixth successive Rugby World Cup since 2003 is a remarkable achievement given that they only joined the International Rugby Board (now World Rugby) in 1992 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Saemapetch, Rittewada face off again
Sports, Published on 29/07/2022
» Saemapetch Fairtex will finally get the opportunity to redeem himself against Rittewada Petchyindee at One 160: Ok v Lee II on Aug 26 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
France chases two medals from the 1904 Olympics
AFP, Published on 06/04/2021
» MEURSAULT (FRANCE) - It has taken 117 years, but long-distance runner Albert Corey may finally be nearing home, bringing his two Olympic silver medals with him.
Game-worn Air Jordan sneakers sell for record-breaking $560,000
AFP, Published on 18/05/2020
» NEW YORK: A pair of Air Jordan sneakers worn in a game by Michael Jordan sold Sunday for $560,000 at Sotheby's auction house, an all-time record for basketball shoes.
Kookaburra waxes lyrical over anti-virus cricket ball innovation
AFP, Published on 05/05/2020
» SYDNEY - Australian cricket ball manufacturer Kookaburra is developing a wax applicator that allows players to shine the ball without using saliva or sweat, minimising the risk of COVID-19 transmission.