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Winter Olympics: high in the Alps, artificial snow will still play role
AFP, Published on 28/10/2025
» ROME — One hundred days before the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, it's too early for the weather forecast, but one thing is certain -- there will be artificial snow, much to the dismay of environmental activists.
Heat risks force marathons and race walks to start earlier
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» TOKYO - The marathons and 35km race walks at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will start half an hour earlier because of health risks posed by unseasonably hot weather, organisers said Thursday.
Pawol becomes first woman to umpire in MLB
AFP, Published on 10/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - Jen Pawol made history by becoming the first woman to umpire in a regular-season Major League Baseball game on Saturday -- and she says she is aware of the "magnitude" of the moment.
Ohtani homers for 1,000th MLB hit in Dodgers defeat
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» LOS ANGELES - Shohei Ohtani notched the 1,000th hit of his Major League Baseball career in impressive style Wednesday, belting a two-run homer as part of an impressive two-day display that couldn't get the Los Angeles Dodgers past St Louis.
Inter Milan join Dortmund in Club World Cup last 16
AFP, Published on 26/06/2025
» SEATTLE - Inter Milan kept their cool to beat nine-man River Plate 2-0 and reach the Club World Cup last 16 on Wednesday, while Mexican side Monterrey followed them through from Group E.
Inter Milan, Dortmund claim first wins at Club World Cup
AFP, Published on 22/06/2025
» PHILADELPHIA - Inter Milan came from behind to beat Urawa Red Diamonds and knock the Japanese side out of the Club World Cup on Saturday, while Borussia Dortmund held off Mamelodi Sundowns to win a seven-goal thriller.
How have teams qualified for the Club World Cup?
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» PARIS — The new-look Fifa Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking part.
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.
With shades of Man Utd, Urawa vow to bring the noise at Club World Cup
AFP, Published on 10/06/2025
» SAITAMA — Their raucous fans are the self-styled bad boys of Japanese football and the team's red shirts, white shorts and black socks bear more than a passing resemblance to Manchester United.
Alcaraz puts French Open title on line against scorching Sinner
AFP, Published on 08/06/2025
» PARIS - Carlos Alcaraz bids to defend his French Open title against Jannik Sinner as the two stars of a new generation face off in a Grand Slam final for the first time on Sunday.