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Japan eyes Premier League parity by aligning calendar with Europe
AFP, Published on 04/02/2026
» TOKYO - Japan's J. League can one day compete with England's Premier League if a calendar switch helps clubs bring in bigger transfer fees, its chairman told Agence France-Presse (AFP) ahead of the new season.
Too young? 12-year-old has swimming world talking
AFP, Published on 31/07/2025
» SINGAPORE - Swimming is a sport well used to talented teenagers, but Yu Zidi's participation at age 12 at the world championships has sparked debate about how young is too young.
Big men: Scoring centres are still the NBA's secret sauce
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 22/11/2024
» The more things change in the NBA -- in-season tournament, ever-changing all star game format, etc -- the more things stay the same.
Dikembe Mutombo, a towering NBA presence, dies at 58
New York Times, Published on 01/10/2024
» ATLANTA - Dikembe Mutombo, who arrived at Georgetown University as an international student with aspirations of being a doctor but who instead became a towering presence in professional basketball and a dedicated humanitarian in his native Congo, died Monday in Atlanta. He was 58.
'Crazy climax' at the Valley again
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 05/11/2022
» Every now and again we get a reminder that drama in English football is not confined to the Premier League.
Heat risks add to challenges for Tokyo's pandemic-hit Olympics
AFP, Published on 12/07/2021
» TOKYO - Searing heat, dripping humidity, and face masks: it's going to be a sweaty Tokyo Olympics and while coronavirus measures are top priority, heatstroke remains a serious risk, experts warn.
My optimism comes from my personal history
Sports, Joel Dahmen, Published on 28/05/2021
» When I wasn't playing great at the start of this year, I kind of weirdly enjoyed it. As strange as it sounds, I haven't struggled with golf for a long time. It's been pretty easy for me on the PGA Tour over the last three or four years, as I've been pretty consistent over that time.
How a pair of Jordans led my friendship with 'His Airness'
Sports, Pat Perez, Published on 29/01/2021
» Back when I was in junior high, everyone wanted the Jumpman IVs but there was no chance we could afford a new pair of Jordans back in the day.
Pucovski, Harris smash Waughs' record with 486-run opening stand
AFP, Published on 01/11/2020
» SYDNEY - Will Pucovski and Marcus Harris smashed double centuries to fire a message to Australia coach Justin Langer in setting a new record Sunday for the biggest partnership in Sheffield Shield history.
Messi, Inter, Camavinga -- what to look out for in Europe this weekend
AFP, Published on 25/09/2020
» PARIS: Lionel Messi will be back in a Barcelona shirt in La Liga, while Inter Milan begin their bid to end Juventus' grip on the Serie A title and potential challengers face off in Germany and France.