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Kim A-Lim storms to US Women’s Open crown
Kim A-Lim storms to US Women’s Open crown
GOLF: South Korea’s Kim A-Lim produced a stunning finish to snatch her maiden major victory with a one-shot win in the delayed finale to the US Women’s Open yesterday (Dec 14).
UK and EU extend Brexit talks after ditching deadline
UK and EU extend Brexit talks after ditching deadline
WORLD: The European Union and Britain will return to the negotiating table today (Dec 14) after agreeing to abandon a supposed make-or-break deadline for a post-Brexit trade pact.
Fiziev the latest Tiger Muay Thai Gym star to shine in UFC
Fiziev the latest Tiger Muay Thai Gym star to shine in UFC
MMA: Rafael Fiziev became the latest fighter to join a production line of MMA champions from the Tiger Muay Thai gym in Phuket after he defeated Renato Moicano at UFC 256 on Saturday evening (Dec 12, US time).
Manchester derby fires blanks, fans help Everton upend Chelsea
Manchester derby fires blanks, fans help Everton upend Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Manchester United and Manchester City did their Premier League title ambitions little favours in a drab 0-0 draw at Old Trafford as Chelsea’s challenge also suffered a setback in a 1-0 defeat at Everton yesterday (Dec 12).
Joshua knocks out Pulev to set up potential Fury fight
Joshua knocks out Pulev to set up potential Fury fight
BOXING: Anthony Joshua said he wants to unify all four world heavyweight boxing titles in an all-British clash with Tyson Fury after a dominant ninth round knockout of Bulgaria’s Kubrat Pulev at London’s Wembley Arena yesterday (Dec 12).
Solskjaer in the spotlight for Manchester derby
Solskjaer in the spotlight for Manchester derby
FOOTBALL: Manchester United’s early Champions League exit means Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s position is back under scrutiny ahead of Manchester City’s visit to Old Trafford for a game neither side can afford to lose.
Barcelona’s Griezmann cuts Huawei links over Uighurs surveillance claims
Barcelona’s Griezmann cuts Huawei links over Uighurs surveillance claims
WORLD: Barcelona’s World Cup-winning footballer Antoine Griezmann said yesterday (Dec 10) he was ending a commercial deal with Huawei over reports the Chinese telecoms giant was involved in the surveillance of Uighur Muslims.
Singapore ‘cruise to nowhere’ cut short after virus case
Singapore ‘cruise to nowhere’ cut short after virus case
WORLD: A ‘cruise to nowhere’ off Singapore was cut short yesterday (Dec 9) after a passenger tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said, a blow to efforts to revive the hard-hit industry.
Fans commemorate John Lennon’s death as Ono calls for gun control
Fans commemorate John Lennon’s death as Ono calls for gun control
WORLD: Mourners sang and laid flowers yesterday (Dec 8) on Central Park’s candlelit memorial to John Lennon on the 40th anniversary of his murder in New York City, as his widow Yoko Ono marked the moment with a call for gun control.
Man Utd dumped as racism row interrupts PSG game
Man Utd dumped as racism row interrupts PSG game
FOOTBALL: Manchester United were knocked out of the Champions League after a 3-2 defeat by RB Leipzig yesterday (Dec 8), while Paris Saint-Germain’s qualification for the last 16 was overshadowed by a racism row involving a match official that caused their game against Istanbul Basaksehir to be suspended for 24 hours.
Breakdancing gets Olympic green light for Paris 2024
Breakdancing gets Olympic green light for Paris 2024
OLYMPICS: Breakdancing was one of four new sports along with skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing to get the Olympic green light yesterday (Dec 7) for inclusion at the 2024 Paris Games.
World Cup 2022 qualifiers hand France tricky draw, England face Poland
World Cup 2022 qualifiers hand France tricky draw, England face Poland
FOOTBALL: Holders France were handed an awkward draw in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup yesterday (Dec 7), with Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina standing in their way on the road to the finals in Qatar, while England will face Robert Lewandowski and Poland in their group.
UK to start vaccine jab rollout as south California locks down
UK to start vaccine jab rollout as south California locks down
WORLD: Britain geared up to become the first country to roll out the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine today (Dec 8), as southern California locked down 20 million people to ease the burden on hospitals struggling with record cases.
China calls for new talks with US after Biden win
China calls for new talks with US after Biden win
WORLD: China’s top diplomat today (Dec 7) called for the resumption of talks with the incoming US administration of president-elect Joe Biden, as relations between the world’s two largest economies continued to nosedive.
Jones slams ‘disrespectful’ England critics after Nations Cup final win
Jones slams ‘disrespectful’ England critics after Nations Cup final win
RUGBY: England coach Eddie Jones said critics of their style were being “disrespectful” to his players after they needed extra time to beat a third-string France 22-19 in the Autumn Nations Cup final at Twickenham yesterday (Dec 6).
Liverpool spark Anfield party to join Spurs at top of Premier League
Liverpool spark Anfield party to join Spurs at top of Premier League
FOOTBALL: Liverpool outclassed Wolves in front of their own fans yesterday (Dec 6), joining Tottenham at the top of the Premier League table after another episode of the Son Heung-min and Harry Kane show.
Trust the process, says Lampard as Chelsea take Premier League top spot
Trust the process, says Lampard as Chelsea take Premier League top spot
FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard believes there is even more to come from Chelsea after the Blues moved top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Leeds on the night 2,000 fans returned to Stamford Bridge.
Mourinho seeks to extend Arsenal hex as fans return to Premier League
Mourinho seeks to extend Arsenal hex as fans return to Premier League
FOOTBALL: Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho protects a proud personal unbeaten home record against struggling Arsenal this weekend as fans return to the Premier League for the first time since March.
Former US presidents, Biden ready to publicly receive COVID-19 vaccine
Former US presidents, Biden ready to publicly receive COVID-19 vaccine
WORLD: Former US presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton as well as President-elect Joe Biden are volunteering to take a coronavirus vaccine on camera if it will help promote public confidence.
Australian Open in February, players to train in quarantine
Australian Open in February, players to train in quarantine
TENNIS: The start of the Australian Open will be delayed until February 8 because of coronavirus prevention measures, a newspaper reported, as negotiations on players’ arrival and quarantine in Melbourne continued yesterday (Dec 2).