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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.
Man Utd knocked out of FA Cup by Brighton, Martinelli hits hat-trick for Arsenal
AFP, Published on 12/01/2026
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup with a meek 2-1 home defeat to Brighton on Sunday as Gabriel Martinelli's hat-trick fired Arsenal to a 4-1 win at Portsmouth to reach round four.
Unheralded Rosenior tipped to be new Chelsea manager
AFP, Published on 06/01/2026
» STRASBOURG, France - Little-known Liam Rosenior is set for the toughest challenge of his short managerial career after revealing on Tuesday that he has “verbally agreed” to become the next manager of Premier League giants Chelsea.
Thai-owned Sheffield Wednesday files for administration
Published on 24/10/2025
» LONDON - Thai-owned Sheffield Wednesday have been docked 12 points after a court filing on Friday showed the English second-tier football club had filed for administration amid mounting financial troubles.
The umpire who became a legend
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 27/09/2025
» The widespread tributes to cricket umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird who passed away this week at the age of 92 show how much he was admired in the cricketing world. It is extremely rare for an official in any sport to be acknowledged in such a manner, but Bird was someone special. He was an eccentric character and the subject of many anecdotes.
Isak's long-drawn transfer saga a sign of the times
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/09/2025
» It is a relief for all football fans that the sorry saga of the Alexander Isak transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool has finally been resolved. Only time will tell who will benefit most although Isak's agent is no doubt sporting the biggest grin after the record £125 million transfer.
Domestic violence charges dropped against boxing champ Davis
AFP, Published on 13/08/2025
» MIAMI — Domestic violence charges have been dropped against unbeaten world lightweight boxing champion Gervonta Davis over a June incident with his ex-girlfriend.
England face searching Ashes questions after India series thriller
AFP, Published on 05/08/2025
» LONDON — England suffered an agonising six-run loss to India at the Oval on Monday as one of the most dramatic Test series of recent times ended in a 2-2 draw.
Siraj stars as India beat England by six runs in fifth-Test thriller
AFP, Published on 04/08/2025
» LONDON - Mohammed Siraj was the hero as India beat England by just six runs in a thrilling fifth Test at the Oval on Monday to end the series level at 2-2.
Queens of Europe: Hann and her pride revel in glory
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/08/2025
» The public enthusiasm which greeted the victory of England's Lionesses over world champions Spain in the women's Euro 2025 final in Switzerland last Sunday is an indication of just how far the women's game has progressed in recent years. The high standard of football throughout the tournament made it a pleasure to watch.