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Ukraine twins smiling through bombs to go for Olympic gold

By Anna Malpas in Kharkiv, Jonathan Brown in Kyiv, Philippe Siuberski in Montpellier and Diane Falconer in Fukuoka As synchronised…

Michael Owen would ‘give my eyes’ to help son see again

Former England striker Michael Owen has said he would give son James "my eyes" to help him see fully again.…

India’s Bopanna becomes oldest world No.1, aged 43

MELBOURNE, Jan 24, 2024 (AFP) - India's Rohan Bopanna will become the oldest number one in men's doubles history after…

Japan FA condemns ‘shameful’ racist abuse of goalkeeper

DOHA, Jan 24, 2024 (AFP) - Japan's football association on Wednesday condemned the "shameful behaviour" of fans who racially abused…

James, Embiid, Curry headline star-studded US Olympic squad

LeBron James, Stephen Curry and reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid were named among a 41-strong player pool for…

Cavaliers’ Thompson suspended 25 games for doping: NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson has been given a 25-game suspension after testing positive for banned drugs, the NBA said…

Paris’ grittiest suburb awaits Olympics dividend

By Adam PLOWRIGHT From the windows of "Les Bons Vivants" cafe, a short walk from the athletes' village for the…

Jokic nets season-high 42 to lead NBA Nuggets over Wizards

WASHINGTON, Jan 22, 2024 (AFP) - Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 42 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to power the…

Five Olympic stars to watch in Paris

PARIS, Jan 22, 2024 (AFP) - When the Paris Olympics open in six months' time on July 26, these five…

Lakers post convincing win over Mavs despite Doncic return

LOS ANGELES, Jan 18, 2024 (AFP) - The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by a near triple-double from Anthony Davis, spoiled…

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