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US withholds funds from World Anti-Doping Agency
AFP, Published on 09/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - The United States has withheld a dues payment of $3.6 million to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for not conducting an independent audit of operations, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said Wednesday.
France coach Deschamps to leave after 2026 World Cup
AFP, Published on 08/01/2025
» PARIS - France's 2018 World Cup-winning coach Didier Deschamps announced on Wednesday he will leave his post after the 2026 global football finals.
Future of South Africa in rugby Champions Cup in doubt
AFP, Published on 08/01/2025
» PARIS - Doubts are still lingering over the future participation of the three South African teams in the rugby Champions Cup as clubs continue to send weakened sides to Europe.
Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat 'stabbed to death' in Kenya
AFP, Published on 01/01/2024
» NAIROBI - Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been found dead in Kenya, police said Sunday, with local media reporting he had been stabbed to death.
Australian Open prize money hits record high
AFP, Published on 29/12/2023
» MELBOURNE - Players at January's Australian Open will be competing for a record prize pool with organisers on Friday announcing a 13 percent boost in the total purse to A$86.5 million (US$59 million).
Five breakout sporting stars in 2023
AFP, Published on 27/12/2023
» PARIS - In 2023, Sha'Carri Richardson finally came good on the global stage, while Victor Wembanyama quickly left his mark on the NBA and Rachin Ravindra lit up the Cricket World Cup.
British billionaire Ratcliffe agrees deal to buy 25 percent of Man Utd
AFP, Published on 25/12/2023
» LONDON - British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has agreed a deal to buy a 25 percent stake in Manchester United for about $1.3 billion, vowing to return the Premier League club to the "top of world football".
One in five players at Women's World Cup suffer online abuse: study
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» LAUSANNE - One in five players at this year's Women's World Cup were targeted by online abuse, according to a study released Monday by FIFA and the FIFPRO global players body.
Women's sport revenues tipped to break $1 billion barrier
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» LONDON - Global revenues from women's sport will top US$1 billion for the first time in 2024 thanks to an explosion in popularity, according to financial experts Deloitte.
As Qatar World Cup glory fades, Arab legacy remains
AFP, Published on 23/11/2023
» DOHA - One year after the Qatar World Cup, billboards emblazoned with the tournament's official slogan, "All is now," still stand by Doha's roadsides.