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China virus cases drop as foreign fears rise
China virus cases drop as foreign fears rise
WORLD: Fears mounted today (Feb 22) over the rise of new cases and fatalities outside China from the new coronavirus outbreak, as the World Health Organization warned of a shrinking window to stem the spread of the deadly disease.
Mendes connections allow Wolves to dream again
Mendes connections allow Wolves to dream again
FOOTBALL: Wolverhampton Wanderers have only sporadically enjoyed European football since their golden era in the 1950s, but a controversial connection with Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes has made them a force to be reckoned with again.
Tyson ready to unleash the Fury in Wilder heavyweight title rematch
Tyson ready to unleash the Fury in Wilder heavyweight title rematch
BOXING: Britain’s Tyson Fury vowed to deliver a career-best performance in his heavyweight title rematch with American Deontay Wilder, expecting a “war” in their showdown in Las Vegas tomorrow, Feb 22 (Sunday morning Thai time).
China reports 118 more COVID-19 deaths
China reports 118 more COVID-19 deaths
The death toll in China from the coronavirus epidemic rose to 2,236 today (Feb 21) after 118 more people died, most of them in the hard-hit epicentre province of Hubei, the government said.
Malaysia 1MDB fugitive spotted in virus-hit Chinese city
Malaysia 1MDB fugitive spotted in virus-hit Chinese city
WORLD: A fugitive Malaysian financier wanted over a massive graft scandal has been spotted in the city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak, police said, although it was unclear if he had left before Chinese authorities imposed a lockdown.
Thai retail giant Central launches record-breaking IPO
Thai retail giant Central launches record-breaking IPO
BANGKOK: Thai conglomerate Central Retail launched Thailand’s biggest ever IPO today (Feb 20), giving it a market cap of around $8.1 billion (B253.935bn) in a punt on a sputtering economy now hampered by the new coronavirus.
McLaren taking coronavirus precautions at Barcelona F1 test
McLaren taking coronavirus precautions at Barcelona F1 test
FORMULA ONE: Formula One team McLaren revealed yesterday (Feb 19) that they are taking measures to counter the threat of the deadly coronavirus, including banning entry to their motorhome at winter testing to anyone who has travelled from China.
China’s death toll hits 2,123 after Hubei province reports 108 more virus deaths
China’s death toll hits 2,123 after Hubei province reports 108 more virus deaths
WORLD: The death toll from China’s new coronavirus epidemic jumped to 2,123 today (Feb 20) after 108 more people died in Hubei province, the hard-hit epicentre of the outbreak.
Gutsy Atletico given hope after surprise win over Liverpool
Gutsy Atletico given hope after surprise win over Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Liverpool were the victims of an old-fashioned Atletico Madrid masterclass yesterday (Feb 18) as Diego Simeone’s side ground out a 1-0 win in Madrid to give themselves hope of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals.
China virus death toll surges past 2,000
China virus death toll surges past 2,000
WORLD: The death toll from China’s new coronavirus epidemic jumped past 2,000 on Wednesday after 136 more people died, with the number of new cases falling for a second straight day, according to the National Health Commission.
Vietnam F1 Grand Prix gets go-ahead despite virus fears
Vietnam F1 Grand Prix gets go-ahead despite virus fears
FORMULA ONE: Vietnam’s inaugural Formula One Grand Prix will take place in Hanoi in April as planned, organisers told AFP yesterday (Feb 18), avoiding the fate of the Chinese Grand Prix which was postponed over the deadly coronavirus.
Hamilton, Messi share men’s Laureus award
Hamilton, Messi share men’s Laureus award
WORLD: Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton and football superstar Lionel Messi shared the Laureus sportsman of the year award at yesterday’s (Feb 17) ceremony in Berlin.
Wuhan hospital director dies of coronavirus
Wuhan hospital director dies of coronavirus
WORLD: A hospital director at the epicentre of China’s virus epidemic died today (Feb 18), state media said, the latest medical worker to fall victim to the coronavirus which has spread across the country.
Lampard asks for Chelsea fight after smash and grab United defeat
Lampard asks for Chelsea fight after smash and grab United defeat
FOOTBALL: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard told his side the “fight starts now” for a place in the Champions League next season after suffering a 2-0 smash and grab defeat at the hands of Manchester United yesterday (Feb 17).
China virus death toll passes 1,800
China virus death toll passes 1,800
WORLD: The toll from Chinas coronavirus epidemic jumped to 1,868 today (Feb 18) after 98 more people died, according to the National Health Commission.
Virus-hit Hong Kong racing gallops on behind closed doors
Virus-hit Hong Kong racing gallops on behind closed doors
HORSE RACING: The bell sounds as 11 runners in the Gold Cup break from the stalls at Hong Kong’s famous Sha Tin racecourse.
Virus causes chaos in Chinese football
Virus causes chaos in Chinese football
FOOTBALL: Chinese football clubs have been left scattered across the globe by the coronavirus epidemic, with homesick players training for a season that has no starting date and teams from other countries too scared to play them.
Judo master, 97, puts ‘spirit’ above medals at Olympics
Judo master, 97, puts ‘spirit’ above medals at Olympics
JUDO: Proudly sporting the red belt marking him out as one of the 15 highest-ranked Japanese judo masters in history, 97-year-old Ichiro Abe hopes the sport’s homecoming at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be more than a quest for gold.
‘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.