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2026 Winter Olympics flame lands in Italy
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» ROME - The flame for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics arrived in Rome on Thursday for a two-month torch relay around Italy before the sprawling Games open on February 6.
Old Firm changes leave an opening for 'Nearly Men' Hearts
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 01/11/2025
» At the start of the season probably no managerial seat in British football looked more secure than that of Brendan Rodgers at Celtic Park. In his second spell at Celtic he had just won successive titles to go with the other two he earned during his first stint in 2017 and 2018. With Old Firm rivals Rangers in disarray and sacking manager Russell Martin things looked nicely set up for Rodgers to add to the Celtic trophy cabinet.
Toffees settle fast at new home
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/08/2025
» Everton have enjoyed a successful start at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium with a spirited 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League followed by a similar score against Mansfield Town in the League Cup.
Athletics world watching as 'Grand Slam Track' prepares for launch
AFP, Published on 03/04/2025
» KINGSTON (JAMAICA) - What is being billed as a "revolution" for the sport of athletics gets under way in Kingston on Friday with the opening meeting of US sprinting legend Michael Johnson's ambitious Grand Slam Track series.
Kultida Woods, mother of Tiger Woods, dies at 78
New York Times, Published on 05/02/2025
» Kultida Woods, whose guidance and support helped propel her son, professional golfer Tiger Woods, to become one of his sport’s most dominant athletes, died Tuesday. She was 78.
Thai players seek monk's blessings
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 14/11/2023
» Thailand players and staff on Monday sought spiritual help from a renowned monk ahead of their World Cup qualifiers.
Sadom back from spiritual sojourn for Indonesia Open
Sports, Published on 03/08/2023
» Jakarta: Sadom Kaewkanjana always exudes calmness and composure but at this week's Mandiri Indonesia Open that will be even more apparent as, just last month, the Thai star completed his two-week monkhood.
Muay Thai's Olympic quest slowed by safety concerns
AFP, Published on 31/10/2022
» The ancient combat sport of Muay Thai has set its sights on Olympic glory, but a recent death has highlighted safety concerns that could slow its path to a Games debut.
Serena Williams prepares for final curtain call at US Open
AFP, Published on 25/08/2022
» NEW YORK: After a glittering 27-year professional career in which she became one of the greatest players of all time, Serena Williams is preparing to bid farewell to tennis at the major where it all began.
Serena Williams says 'countdown' to tennis retirement has begun
AFP, Published on 09/08/2022
» PARIS: United States tennis great Serena Williams announced on Tuesday that "the countdown has begun" to her retirement from the sport.