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‘United by Emotion’: Tokyo 2020 unveils Games motto
‘United by Emotion’: Tokyo 2020 unveils Games motto
OLYMPICS: Tokyo 2020 organisers today (Feb 17) rolled out the motto for this year’s Olympics, “United by Emotion,” which they said reflected the “universal values” and “unifying power of sport.”
Armed gang steals toilet rolls in panic-buying hit Hong Kong
Armed gang steals toilet rolls in panic-buying hit Hong Kong
HONG KONG: Armed robbers who stole hundreds of toilet rolls were being hunted by Hong Kong police today (Feb 17), in a city wracked by shortages caused by coronavirus panic-buying.
Man City ban opens the door for Spurs as Son strikes late winner at Villa
Man City ban opens the door for Spurs as Son strikes late winner at Villa
FOOTBALL: Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho believes Manchester City’s two-season ban from the Champions League has opened the door for a host of teams to qualify for next season’s competition.
NBA loses ‘hundreds of millions’ in China over Hong Kong tweet
NBA loses ‘hundreds of millions’ in China over Hong Kong tweet
NEW YORK: NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday (Feb 15) the league expects to lose “several hundred million dollars” due to a row with China over a tweet by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey supporting Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters.
40 US nationals infected on Japan ship as others fly home
40 US nationals infected on Japan ship as others fly home
WORLD: Forty Americans are among hundreds infected with the new coronavirus on a cruise ship quarantined off Japan, a US official said yesterday (Feb 16), after other Americans on board left for chartered flights home.
Death toll in China epidemic surges past 1,500
Death toll in China epidemic surges past 1,500
BEIJING - The death toll from China’s new coronavirus epidemic surged past 1,500 today (Feb 15) after 139 more people died in Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak.
Wilder mocks ‘pillow fists’ of Fury ahead of rematch
Wilder mocks ‘pillow fists’ of Fury ahead of rematch
BOXING: World heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has ridiculed Tyson Fury’s punching power as the two unbeaten fighters prepare for their eagerly anticipated rematch in Las Vegas next weekend.
Man City given two-season European ban over financial fair-play breaches
Man City given two-season European ban over financial fair-play breaches
FOOTBALL: Manchester City have been banned from European competitions for the next two seasons for “serious financial fair-play breaches,” UEFA announced yesterday (Feb 14), with the verdict immediately contested by Pep Guardiola’s English champions.
Ricciardo open to offers, but Renault remains 2020 focus
Ricciardo open to offers, but Renault remains 2020 focus
FORMULA ONE: Daniel Ricciardo says he is “answering all calls” with dream drives at teams like Ferrari possibly becoming vacant in 2021.
Hong Kong, Singapore Rugby Sevens tournaments postponed due to coronavirus fears
Hong Kong, Singapore Rugby Sevens tournaments postponed due to coronavirus fears
RUGBY: The deadly COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak is causing chaos across Asia’s sporting calendar with numerous events being cancelled.
Tokyo Olympics boss blasts ‘irresponsible rumours’ over virus shutdown
Tokyo Olympics boss blasts ‘irresponsible rumours’ over virus shutdown
TOKYO - Tokyo Olympic organisers today (Feb 13) stressed they are not considering scrapping the Games due to the coronavirus and blasted “irresponsible rumours” to the contrary.
Chinese F1 Grand Prix postponed over coronavirus fears
Chinese F1 Grand Prix postponed over coronavirus fears
PARIS: The Chinese Grand Prix scheduled for April 19 was postponed Wednesday because of the “continued spread” of the deadly coronavirus, motorsport’s governing body FIA announced.
Virus death toll surges as China changes way it counts cases
Virus death toll surges as China changes way it counts cases
WORLD: The number of deaths and new cases from Chinas coronavirus outbreak spiked dramatically today (Feb 13) after authorities changed the way they count infections in a move that will likely fuel speculation that the severity of the outbreak has been under-reported.
Ferrari unveil SF1000 car for coming F1 season
Ferrari unveil SF1000 car for coming F1 season
REGGIO EMILIA, Italy: Ferrari unveiled its new SF1000 car for the 2020 Formula One season, which they hope will deliver a first world drivers title since 2007, during a glitzy ceremony yesterday (Feb 11).
WHO chief sees chance to stop virus, warns of ‘grave’ threat
WHO chief sees chance to stop virus, warns of ‘grave’ threat
WORLD: The death toll in China from the new coronavirus epidemic jumped today (Feb 12), as the chief of the World Health Organization urged countries to work together against the “grave threat” posed by the outbreak.
Tearful Thai general says ‘don’t blame army’ for soldier’s rampage
Tearful Thai general says ‘don’t blame army’ for soldier’s rampage
THAILAND: An emotional Thai army chief today (Feb 11) urged a nation in mourning over a mass shooting “not to blame the army” after a soldier gunned down at least 29 people in a rampage linked to a debt dispute with a senior officer.
LPGA cancels Thailand tournament amid virus fears
LPGA cancels Thailand tournament amid virus fears
THAILAND: The Honda LPGA Thailand tournament scheduled for Feb 20-23 in Pattaya has been cancelled because of concern about the coronavirus, the LPGA has announced.
China virus toll passes 1,000 as Xi visits frontline hospital
China virus toll passes 1,000 as Xi visits frontline hospital
WORLD: The death toll from Chinas deadly coronavirus outbreak passed 1,000 today (Feb 11) after President Xi Jinping called for more “decisive” measures to tackle the outbreak in a rare visit to a frontline hospital.
China stutters back to work as virus deaths soar
China stutters back to work as virus deaths soar
CHINA: Millions of people in China returned to work Monday (Feb 10) after an extended holiday designed to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, which has killed more than 900 people in the country.
Thai mall gunman shot dead after rampage: officials
Thai mall gunman shot dead after rampage: officials
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The Thai soldier who killed 25 people and holed up in a mall overnight was shot dead Sunday morning (Feb 9), police said, ending a near-24-hour ordeal which has stunned the country.