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Nongam is all poised to emulate Stamp's feats
Sports, Published on 09/05/2024
» Nongam Fairtex trains alongside one of the world's most recognisable mixed martial artists in Stamp Fairtex, but she now hopes to join the Thai megastar in ONE Championship.
Reds and Blues don't want another shoot-out
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 24/02/2024
» When Liverpool and Chelsea met in the Carabao (League Cup) final two years ago the score after extra time was a disappointing 0-0 with both teams having missed good chances. However, what happened at Wembley in the ensuing penalty shoot-out will long be remembered by anyone who witnessed it.
Spurs poised to pick Wembanyama in NBA draft
AFP, Published on 17/05/2023
» LOS ANGELES: The San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday were awarded the top pick in next month's NBA draft, leaving them in pole position to land French prodigy Victor Wembanyama.
Paris Olympics chief defends ticket pricing after criticism
AFP, Published on 10/03/2023
» PARIS - The head of the Paris Olympics organising committee defended the ticketing system for the 2024 Games, calling the first phase of sales a "success" on Thursday despite complaints about high prices.
Tuchel says Covid-hit Chelsea put 'at risk' as Man City stroll
AFP, Published on 20/12/2021
» LONDON: Thomas Tuchel has criticised the Premier League for putting his coronavirus-hit Chelsea side at "huge risk" by forcing them to play at Wolves on Sunday as leaders Manchester City put Newcastle to the sword.
MLB locks out players in first work stoppage since 1994
AFP, Published on 02/12/2021
» NEW YORK - Major League Baseball locked out its players shortly after midnight on Thursday as failure to agree on a new collective contract sparked the sport's first work stoppage since 1994.
Let's hope Three Lions v Azzurri showdown doesn't go to penalties
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 10/07/2021
» When your team has not been in a football final for 55 years, I suppose a nation is entitled to go a little bonkers when they finally achieve it.
VIPs allowed at Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony, but no fans: report
AFP, Published on 06/07/2021
» TOKYO - Fans are likely to be banned from the Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony over virus fears, but a reduced number of VIPs and Olympic officials will be able to attend, a Japanese newspaper reported.
Japan PM warns of closed-door Olympics as virus cases rise
AFP, Published on 02/07/2021
» TOKYO: Japan's prime minister warned that the Tokyo Olympics could be held behind closed doors, as virus cases rise in the city just three weeks before the Games begin.
Up to 10,000 fans allowed at Tokyo Olympics events: organisers
AFP, Published on 21/06/2021
» TOKYO: Up to 10,000 fans will be allowed at Tokyo Olympic events, organisers said Monday, warning competition could move behind closed doors if infections surge.