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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.
'Heartbroken' Timberwolves resume NBA play amid Minneapolis turmoil
AFP, Published on 26/01/2026
» MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said the NBA team was "heartbroken" by events unfolding in Minneapolis, where federal agents shot dead a second US citizen amid the Trump administration's mass immigration crackdown.
World reaction to US action against Venezuela
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2026
» World leaders' reactions to Saturday's US attack on Venezuela.
IFA to probe Malaysian FA after players banned for forged documents
Reuters, Published on 19/11/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Fifa is set to launch a formal investigation into Football Association of Malaysia's (FAM) internal operations after suspending seven of its naturalised players over the alleged use of doctored documents.
Villa edge Maccabi Tel Aviv in fraught Europa League match
AFP, Published on 07/11/2025
» PARIS - Aston Villa beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in the Europa League on Thursday in a match dominated by tight security measures in Birmingham with travelling fans barred over safety concerns.
Lassana Diarra seeks €65 million from Fifa, Belgian FA in transfer case
AFP, Published on 19/08/2025
» PARIS - Former France international Lassana Diarra is seeking €65 million (US$76 million) from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) and the Belgian football association as part of a long-running legal battle, the player's lawyer announced on Monday.
Kelly hits winner as late drama takes England into Women's Euro 2025 final
AFP, Published on 23/07/2025
» GENEVA - Chloe Kelly scored a dramatic late winner in extra-time as reigning champions England came from behind to beat Italy 2-1 on Tuesday and reach the Women's Euro 2025 final.
England face dark horses Italy with sights set on Women's Euro final
AFP, Published on 21/07/2025
» GENEVA - Having come back from the brink of elimination against Sweden in the last eight, England will hope to live up to their billing as favourites when they face Italy in the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Tuesday.
Justice Dept sues California over transgender athletes
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» WASHINGTON — The United States Justice Department filed a lawsuit against California on Wednesday for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.
Maradona medical team on trial four years after icon's death
AFP, Published on 11/03/2025
» BUENOS AIRES - Seven medical professionals who cared for Argentine football legend Diego Maradona during his final days go on trial Tuesday accused of criminal negligence over his death.