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War, politics clouding World Cup on 100-day countdown
AFP, Published on 04/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump's brutal immigration crackdown, polarised politics and a war unleashed on Iran have tarnished the global image of the United States just under 100 days before millions of fans are expected to visit for the World Cup.
World Cup tickets set at $60 after backlash
AFP, Published on 17/12/2025
» PARIS — World Cup organisers unveiled a new cut-price ticket category on Tuesday after a backlash by fans over pricing for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
New frontline in Canada-US tensions: the World Series
AFP, Published on 25/10/2025
» TORONTO (CANADA) - Canada's only Major League Baseball team is looking to take the crown of "America's pastime" in a World Series matchup that opens Friday with an unusually heavy dose of national pride on the line.
ONE Championship: Stamp Fairtex relinquishes MMA title after injury setback, Denver card moved to 2026
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 02/05/2025
» Stamp Fairtex has relinquished her atomweight MMA world title after encountering a setback in her recovery from knee surgery, with ONE Championship moving its planned return to Denver as a result.
ONE Championship draws US$2 million gate and 15,000 fans at ONE 172
Nicolas Atkin, Published on 25/03/2025
» ONE Championship drew its largest ever gate in Japan with Sunday’s ONE 172 card at Saitama Super Arena, sources told the Bangkok Post.
Messi snub leads to refunds in Hong Kong
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/02/2024
» HONG KONG - The organiser of the Inter Miami football match in Hong Kong, where fans booed superstar Lionel Messi for not taking part, said it would issue a 50% refund to ticket holders worth US$7.2 million.
Baffert-trained Medina Spirit stripped of 2021 Kentucky Derby victory
AFP, Published on 22/02/2022
» LOS ANGELES - Medina Spirit has been stripped of last year's Kentucky Derby victory and trainer Bob Baffert suspended and fined over the colt's positive drug test last May, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) said Monday.
NFL says Covid outbreaks could bring forfeits, lost salary
AFP, Published on 23/07/2021
» NEW YORK: The NFL warned clubs and players on Thursday that Covid-19 outbreaks among unvaccinated players in 2021 could cause forfeits without pay to either club and teams liable for financial losses.
No booze, no autographs: Tokyo 2020 unveils spectator rules
AFP, Published on 23/06/2021
» TOKYO: No alcohol, no hugs, no cheers and no autographs: Tokyo Olympic organisers unveiled tough new rules for spectators at the pandemic Games on Wednesday, as they marked one month until the opening ceremony.
Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of virus
AFP, Published on 09/03/2020
» LOS ANGELES - The ATP and WTA tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, has been cancelled over fears surrounding the new coronavirus outbreak, making it the first major sports event in the US to be scrubbed due to health concerns.