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Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their men's singles final match on day fourteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 21, 2021.

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Australian Open denies Djokovic gets 'special' deal for jab exemption

The nine-time Australian Open champion Djokovic announced late Tuesday he was en route to Melbourne with "an exemption permission", ending the drawn-out saga over whether the world number one would defend his title.

3 years ago

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Wolves end Rangnick's honeymoon at Manchester United

A first home defeat to Wolves in 42 years leaves United still seventh in the Premier League table, four points adrift of the top four. ...

3 years ago

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Lionel Messi tests positive for COVID-19

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was one of four PSG players to test positive for the virus ahead of a French Cup match against Vannes. ...

3 years ago

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This photograph taken on December 30, 2021 shows a newly installed statue of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in Calangute after the statue has caused a stir, this time in Goa, the southern Indian state that was a Portuguese colony until 60 years ago.

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Ronaldo statue kicks up a fuss in India's Goa

Protesters with black flags gathered at the site after the statue was unveiled this week in the town of Calangute.

3 years ago

Indonesia's Alfeandra Dewangga Santosa (L) fights for the ball with Thailand's Teerasil Dangda during the second leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 football final match between Thailand and Indonesia at the National Stadium in Singapore on January 1, 2022.

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Thais secure sixth AFF Suzuki Cup title after Indonesia draw

Egy Mualana's late equaliser earned Indonesia a 2-2 draw on Saturday but that was not enough to stop Thailand's charge towards their first title in the competition since 2016.

3 years ago

South Korea's coach Shin Tae-yong looks on during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group F football match between South Korea and Germany at the Kazan Arena in Kazan on June 27, 2018.

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Indonesia miffed after four ruled out in Suzuki Cup loss to Thailand

Rizky Ridho Ramadhani, Elkan Baggott, Victor Igbonefo and Rizky Dwi Febrianto were reported to have left their hotel for up to two hours in breach of the strict arrangements put in place for players and team officials for the duration of the month-long tournament in Singapore.

3 years ago

Lithuanian fighter Dovydas Rimkus walks to the stage during his ONE Championship debut in November.

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5 ONE Championship athletes with most unique hairstyles

It is known that aside from their abilities in the cage, mixed martial artists also have quirky and distinctive styles, and their hairstyles are no exception.

3 years ago

Eko Roni Saputra put Chinese fighter Liu Peng Shuai to sleep with his punch in their mixed martial arts clash in ONE: BATTLEGROUND II on Aug. 13, 2021.

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Eko Roni’s KO of Chinese fighter recorded as ONE Championship fastest win in 2021

“Dynamite” Eko Roni Saputra may well be feared for his grappling prowess, but his striking repertoire is proven to be equally menacing.

3 years ago

Lin Dan of China reacts after being beaten by Shi Yuqi of China in their men's singles match during the badminton World Championships in Nanjing, Jiangsu province on August 2, 2018.

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Remove your tattoos, Beijing tells Chinese football players

The sport has found itself in the crosshairs of the Communist Party's purity drive in recent years, and players on the national football team routinely cover their arms with long sleeves or bandages to hide their tattoos.

3 years ago

Thailand's head coach Alexandre Polking (2nd right) celebrates with his team after winning the first leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 football final match against Indonesia at the National Stadium in Singapore on December 29, 2021.

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No room for complacency in Suzuki Cup second leg, says Thai coach

Five-time Southeast Asian champions Thailand brushed aside an inexperienced Indonesia team on Wednesday, with captain Chanathip Songkrasin scoring twice and Supachok Sarachat and Bordin Phala also finding the net.

3 years ago

Thailand's Bordin Phala celebrtes scoring during the first leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 football final match between Indonesia and Thailand at the National Stadium in Singapore on December 29, 2021.

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Thailand thump Indonesia 4-0 to take control of AFF Suzuki Cup final

The Thai captain opened the scoring at the National Stadium in Singapore in the second minute and added another just after the interval.

3 years ago

Singapore national team head coach Tatsuma Yoshida will step down in late December 2021.

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Manager Tatsuma Yoshida quits after Singapore's Suzuki Cup exit

The move comes after the Singaporeans were eliminated from the regional Suzuki Cup tournament at the semi-final stage by Indonesia on Saturday and brings to an end Yoshida's two-and-a-half year tenure.

3 years ago

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Indonesia must do more than just want to win Suzuki Cup: coach

The two sides meet on Wednesday in the opening clash of the two-legged final in Singapore, where the regional competition is being played in a biosecure 'bubble' due to the pandemic. The second leg will be played on Saturday.

3 years ago

Thai fighter Superbon gestures with the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Championship belt after defeating Giorgio Petrosyan on Oct. 15, 2021.

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JT, Superbon named ONE Super Series Strikers of 2021

The United States’ Janet “JT” Todd and Thailand’s Superbon have been named 2021’s ONE Super Series Strikers of the Year in their respective categories.

3 years ago

ONE Championship fighter Eko Roni Saputra was introduced to Indonesian fans in Jakarta in 2019.

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4 ONE Championship fights Indonesian fans can look forward to in 2022

As 2021 draws to a close, ONE Championship fans all around the world are gearing up to see some exciting potential matchups for next year.

3 years ago

Vietnam's Nguyen Van Toan (center) fights for the ball with Thailand's Yusef Elias Dolah (right) during the second leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 football semi-final match between Vietnam and Thailand at the National Stadium in Singapore on December 26, 2021.

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Thailand book place in AFF Suzuki Cup final

The Vietnamese dominated possession at Singapore's National Stadium but could not break down the resolute defence of the Thais, who have conceded only one goal in six matches on their run to the final.

3 years ago

Thailand's Supachok Sarachat (left) fights for the ball with Vietnam's Nguyen Phong Hong Duy during the first leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 football semi-final match between Vietnam and Thailand at the National Stadium in Singapore on December 23, 2021.

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Thailand down Vietnam 2-0 to take control of AFF semi-final

The Thai skipper capitalised on a defensive error to give the five-time winners the lead after 14 minutes.

3 years ago

Indonesia's Witan Sulaeman (left) consoles Singapore's Ikhsan Fandi after the second leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 football semi-final match between Singapore and Indonesia at the National Stadium in Singapore on December 25, 2021.

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Indonesia score in extra time to overcome Singapore in AFF semi-final

The hosts wasted an opportunity to win the semi-final when Faris Ramli missed a stoppage-time penalty and Indonesia capitalised in the extra 30 minutes as Irfan Jaya and Egy Maulana Vikri netted against the tiring Lions.

3 years ago

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Netflix to stream ‘The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition’ in early 2022

Netflix is set to premier the first season of The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition to viewers in over 150 countries in the first quarter of 2022, following the highly acclaimed reality TV series’ successful run in Asia.

3 years ago

Singapore's Ikhsan Fandi (left) fights for the ball with Indonesia's Elkan William Tio Baggot during the first leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 football semi-final match between Singapore and Indonesia at the National Stadium in Singapore on December 22, 2021.

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Singapore and Indonesia play out entertaining 1-1 draw

Witan Sulaeman put Indonesia in front after 28 minutes following a slick counter-attacking move, but the hosts levelled the score with 20 minutes left courtesy of a cool finish by striker Ikhsan Fandi.

3 years ago

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Relive 3 destructive KOs from fighters who will compete in ONE: HEAVY HITTERS

ONE: HEAVY HITTERS will mark the start of ONE Championship events in 2022, and as the name implies, it features some of the most destructive strikers on Earth.

3 years ago

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Indonesia’s ‘magician’ Elipitua Siregar to kick off first 2022 ONE Championship event

One of Indonesia’s young tigers, Elipitua “The Magician” Siregar, is slated to kick off the ONE Championship events calendar for 2022 on Friday, Jan. 14.

3 years ago

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ONE Championship star Eko Roni Saputra wants to ‘build best MMA gyms’ in Indonesia

“Dynamite” Eko Roni Saputra has had a stellar career in ONE Championship so far, and the Indonesian mixed martial artist is hoping to produce the next generation of rising stars in his home country.

3 years ago

This combination of file photos shows tennis player Peng Shuai of China (left) during her women's singles first round match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 16, 2017; and Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli (R) during a visit to Russia at the Saint Petersburg International Investment Forum in Saint Petersburg on June 18, 2015. Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she was safe and well during a video call with the International Olympic Committee chief on November 21, 2021, the organisation said, amid international concern about her well-being after being seen attending a Beijing tennis tournament, marking her first public appearance since she made her accusations against former vice premier Zhang Gaoli.

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Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denies making sexual assualt claim

The quickly-censored claims posted on social media last month by the former Wimbledon and French Open doubles champion sparked international concern, with the United Nations and fellow tennis stars among those voicing fears for her wellbeing.

3 years ago

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe.

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Mbappe to be new face of Dior

"I am delighted to announce that I am now officially part of Maison Dior. Can’t wait to share our collaborations in men’s fashion and Sauvage fragrance," he tweeted in English.

3 years ago

This file photo taken on October 4, 2017 shows Peng Shuai of China hitting a return during her women's singles match against Monica Nicolescu of Romania at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing. The WTA's response to growing concerns around Peng Shuai shows how the women's tennis tour has

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Chinese city's tennis ambitions imperilled by Peng Shuai scandal

China's "miracle" city, best known as the launchpad of the country's 40-year economic transformation, is among China's wealthiest and is home to tech giants including Huawei Technologies and Tencent Holdings.

3 years ago

Malaysia's Farah Ann Abdul Hadi competes in the artistic gymnastics vault women's qualification event during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Ariake Gymnastics Center in Tokyo on July 25.

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SE Asian women athletes contend with biased media coverage

Only 4 percent of sports coverage addresses women’s events.

3 years ago

Chelsea's Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku runs with the ball during the Italian Serie A football match Inter Milan vs Sassuolo on April 7, 2021 at the San Siro stadium in Milan.

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Four Chelsea players including Lukaku, Werner test positive for COVID-19

"Kai feels unwell, he's not positive yet but we're waiting for test results and we decided to not bring him to the squad," Tuchel said.

3 years ago

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Malaysian fighter Gianni Subba hopes to create Indonesian ONE World Champion

Indonesia and Malaysia may have a longstanding sporting rivalry, but Malaysian Gianni Subba is aiming to help his archipelagic neighbor nation produce its first mixed martial arts (MMA) World Champion.

3 years ago