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China's 'Maradona': the 'Soccer Nut' still going strong at 63
AFP, Published on 19/09/2018
» HANGZHOU (CHINA) - Friends call him "Maradona" and Chinese media have dubbed him "Soccer Nut" -- Zhao Chongshan is 63 but he still plays football three times a week and has no plan to hang up his boots.
Mickelson eyes 'most special' Ryder Cup
AFP, Published on 04/09/2018
» NORTON (UNITED STATES) - Phil Mickelson believes this month's Ryder Cup could be the most special of his career if he is handed a 12th cap by USA captain Jim Furyk on Tuesday.
Federer out-guns Kyrgios as former champ Kerber toppled at US Open
AFP, Published on 02/09/2018
» NEW YORK: Five-time champion Roger Federer found a new way to amaze Saturday as he reached the US Open last 16 with a 6-4, 6-1, 7-5 victory over Nick Kyrgios.
Cheika says Wallabies on course, despite losses
AFP, Published on 22/08/2018
» WELLINGTON: Australia coach Michael Cheika has acknowledged fans have a right to be angry after yet another Bledisloe Cup disappointment, but insisted he is still the right man to lead the Wallabies.
Major Davis Cup shake-up eyed by divided tennis leaders
AFP, Published on 16/08/2018
» ORLANDO: A major Davis Cup revamp that would condense the annual global tournament into an 18-team, week-long event will be voted upon Thursday with major tennis leaders divided over the proposal.
Garcia overpowers Easter to unify lightweight titles
AFP, Published on 29/07/2018
» LOS ANGELES - American boxer Mikey Garcia unified the WBC and IBF lightweight titles late Saturday by overpowering Robert Easter in a 12-round battle of undefeated champions.
Argentina staring at World Cup exit after Croatia humbling
AFP, Published on 22/06/2018
» NIZHNIY NOVGOROD, Russia: Lionel Messi's Argentina were on the brink of a humiliating World Cup exit on Thursday after they were humbled 3-0 by Croatia on a dramatic day at the World Cup that saw the European side join France in the knockout rounds.
Cavaliers face now-or-never home stand in NBA Finals
AFP, Published on 05/06/2018
» CLEVELAND - Defending champion Golden State has seized command of the NBA Finals as the series shifts to Cleveland, where the Cavaliers must continue their home playoff magic to sustain any title hopes.
Warner wife miscarried after ball-tampering scandal
AFP, Published on 24/05/2018
» SYDNEY - The wife of disgraced cricketer David Warner revealed Thursday she suffered a miscarriage in the aftermath of her husband's part in a ball-tampering scandal that rocked the game.
Australia keen on Iniesta as a marquee star
AFP, Published on 09/05/2018
» SYDNEY: Australian football chiefs plan to contact the agent of Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta to sound him out about a move to the A-League, reports said Wednesday, as the domestic competition looks to recruit a marquee star.