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‘Floating village’ to house Asian Games athletes in Japan
AFP, Published on 05/06/2025
» TOKYO - Athletes at next year’s Asian Games in Japan will stay on a “floating village” cruise ship and in converted shipping containers, an organising official told AFP, defending the cost-cutting move.
CONCACAF chief rejects 64-team World Cup plan for 2030
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» MIAMI — The South American proposal for the 2030 World Cup to feature 64 teams has received a serious blow with CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani rejecting the idea.
Australia announces new Brisbane stadium for 2032 Olympics
AFP, Published on 25/03/2025
» SYDNEY - Australia will build a 63,000-seat stadium and an indoor swimming venue for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane, officials said on Tuesday after shelving contentious earlier plans.
Man Utd defy fan groups with 5% season ticket rise
AFP, Published on 18/03/2025
» MANCHESTER - Manchester United announced plans to raise season ticket prices by 5% for the 2025/26 season on Monday, defying calls from supporters groups for the cost to be frozen.
France face win-or-bust Six Nations duel with Scotland after England rout Wales
AFP, Published on 16/03/2025
» PARIS - France faced a win-or-bust Six Nations showdown against Scotland in Paris on Saturday after England routed sorry Wales to send the title battle down to the wire.
Ireland keep Six Nations title hopes alive as focus switches to Cardiff and Paris
AFP, Published on 16/03/2025
» LONDON - Reigning champions Ireland were left to watch and wait to see if they would win an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title after fulfilling their part of the bargain with a hard-fought, bonus-point 22-17 victory away to Italy.
Man Utd rally to slow Liverpool charge towards Premier League title
AFP, Published on 06/01/2025
» LIVERPOOL - Manchester United rallied to snap a four-game losing streak and slow Liverpool's romp towards the Premier League title in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday.
LeBron, at 40, says he could have 5-7 more 'high-level' NBA years
AFP, Published on 31/12/2024
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, celebrating his 40th birthday Monday, said he could play another five to seven years in the NBA at a high-caliber level -- though he conceded he would probably retire before then.
Wimbledon expansion plan derailed by local council vote
AFP, Published on 22/11/2023
» LONDON - Wimbledon's expansion plans have suffered a significant blow after a local council rejected their proposal to build new tennis courts on land near the All England Club.
Man City crush Man Utd as Liverpool show support for absent Diaz
AFP, Published on 30/10/2023
» LONDON - Manchester City underlined the vast gulf in quality between themselves and Manchester United on Sunday as Liverpool showed their support for absent team-mate Luis Diaz, whose parents were kidnapped in Colombia.