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Olympic Games manifesto sells for auction record of $8.8 million
Olympic Games manifesto sells for auction record of $8.8 million
OLYMPICS: A new auction world record for an item of sports memorabilia was set yesterday (Dec 18) when the original Olympic Games manifesto sold for $8.8 million at Sotheby's, the auction house said.
Liverpool set sights on Flamengo as Firmino takes Reds into Club World Cup final
Liverpool set sights on Flamengo as Firmino takes Reds into Club World Cup final
FOOTBALL: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is looking forward to a "really tough game" in the Club World Cup final against Flamengo after Roberto Firmino's injury-time goal gave the Anfield side a hard-fought 2-1 win over Monterrey of Mexico yesterday (Dec 18).
US says China 'can't hide' Uighur plight after Arsenal retaliation
US says China 'can't hide' Uighur plight after Arsenal retaliation
FOOTBALL: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo yesterday (Dec 17) denounced China for its heavy-handed actions against Arsenal over footballer Mesut Ozil's support for incarcerated Uighurs, saying Beijing could not hide reality.
Boeing says to halt 737 MAX production next month
Boeing says to halt 737 MAX production next month
Boeing said Monday it would temporarily suspend production of its globally grounded 737 MAX jets next month as safety regulators delay the aircraft's return to the skies after two crashes.
Woods leads US Presidents Cup fightback to crush Els dream
Woods leads US Presidents Cup fightback to crush Els dream
GOLF: Tiger Woods’ United States produced a stunning turnaround to deny the Internationals a first Presidents Cup in 21 years Sunday (Dec 15), dominating the singles on a tense final day that went to the wire at Royal Melbourne.
Man City crush Arsenal, Spurs grab late win at Wolves
Man City crush Arsenal, Spurs grab late win at Wolves
FOOTBALL: Manchester City got back on track as the Premier League champions swept to a 3-0 win against woeful Arsenal, while Tottenham maintained their revival under Jose Mourinho with a dramatic 2-1 victory at Wolves on Sunday (Dec 15).
Johnson urges Britain to move past Brexit divide
Johnson urges Britain to move past Brexit divide
UNITED KINGDOM: Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Britons to put years of bitter divisions over the country’s EU membership behind them as he vowed to use his resounding election victory to finally deliver Brexit next month.
Tahiti to host 2024 Olympics surfing, 15,000km away from hosts Paris
Tahiti to host 2024 Olympics surfing, 15,000km away from hosts Paris
SURFING: The Polynesian island of Tahiti has been chosen to host the surfing events at the 2024 Paris Olympics after being selected over beaches in southwest France and Brittany, organisers said on Thursday (Dec 12).
No pain, no fame: Thai massage could get Unesco status
No pain, no fame: Thai massage could get Unesco status
BANGKOK: At Bangkok's Reclining Buddha temple Krairath Chantrasri says he is a proud custodian of a 2,000-year-old skill - the body-folding, sharp-elbowed techniques of Thai massage, which this week could be added to UNESCO's prestigious heritage list.
Fati makes history at Barca as Napoli sack Ancelotti
Fati makes history at Barca as Napoli sack Ancelotti
The 17-year-old Guinea-Bissau-born attacker picked up a Luis Suarez cross to fire home four minutes from time to become the youngest player to score in the Champions League. That record had been held since 1997 by Ghana's Peter Ofori-Quaye. Barcelona were already through to the knockout stages as Group F winners and they left six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi at home. But Serie A leaders Inter needed a win over the La Liga leaders or to match Borussia Dortmund's result at home to Slavia Prague to qualify on their superior head-to-head record. Instead the Germans made it through to the knockout rounds with a 2-1 win to finish three points ahead of third-placed Inter, who go into the Europa League. In other games holders Liverpool safely negotiated Tuesday's trip to Salzburg to take their place in the last 16 while Chelsea are also through, but Ajax suffered a shock group-stage exit. Jurgen Klopp's side just needed to draw in Austria to keep alive their bid to retain the European Cup, and they duly beat Salzburg 2-0 thanks to two goals in two second-half minutes, by Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah. "What a team," Klopp told BT Sport. "What an effort. It was a tough game." "We scored two wonderful goals. We could have scored six or seven which is crazy. We won the group, we won the game, all good." Ancelotti sacked by Napoli Napoli made sure of their progress by trouncing Genk 4-0 in Italy with Arkadisuz Milik scoring a first-half hat-trick, the third goal coming from the penalty spot. Dries Mertens converted another spot-kick in the second half to seal the win, but the Italian side still sacked coach Carlo Ancelotti in the wake of the game. There was high drama in Group H as Valencia beat Ajax 1-0 in Amsterdam, Rodrigo Moreno's strike taking the Spaniards through to the last 16 at the expense of last season's semi-finalists, and leaving their hosts stunned. Ajax had again been impressive this season but were left to rue their inability to win either of their two matches against Chelsea, as Frank Lampard's team progressed in second place, a point ahead of the Dutch giants, thanks to a 2-1 victory against Lille. Tammy Abraham and Cesar Azpilicueta netted first-half goals for Chelsea, who held on after Loic Remy pulled one back for Lille. Chelsea, the 2012 Champions League winners, finish level on points with Valencia but come second due to their inferior head-to-head record. "The Champions League is where Chelsea belong. We knew it was a tough group. We had to fight and recover after losing against Valencia at home in our first game," Azpilicueta told BT Sport.
eSports debut in SEA Games but Olympics remain distant
eSports debut in SEA Games but Olympics remain distant
SEA GAMES: eSports edged further into the mainstream sports world with this week's debut at the Southeast Asian Games, but the holy grail of Olympic recognition remains stubbornly out of reach.
Elon Musk cleared of defamation over 'pedo guy' tweet
Elon Musk cleared of defamation over 'pedo guy' tweet
UNITED STATES: Tesla co-founder Elon Musk was cleared of defamation on Friday (Dec 6) by a jury in Los Angeles over a tweet in which he labeled a British caver “pedo guy”.
Joshua, Ruiz ready for 'Clash on the Dunes'
Joshua, Ruiz ready for 'Clash on the Dunes'
BOXING: Anthony Joshua faces the biggest test of his boxing career as he attempts to reclaim his world heavyweight crown from Andy Ruiz in a controversial rematch in Saudi Arabia.
Manchester United inflict first Spurs defeat on Mourinho as Liverpool romp clear
Manchester United inflict first Spurs defeat on Mourinho as Liverpool romp clear
FOOTBALL: Jose Mourinho endured an unhappy return to Manchester United as Marcus Rashford struck twice in a 2-1 defeat for Tottenham while Liverpool maintained their eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League, putting five goals past Everton.
Messi wins sixth Ballon d'Or as Rapinoe takes women's prize
Messi wins sixth Ballon d'Or as Rapinoe takes women's prize
FOOTBALL: Lionel Messi won a record sixth men's Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in Paris yesterday (Dec 2), while USA World Cup superstar Megan Rapinoe claimed the women's prize.
Liverpool extend lead at the top as Manchester City slip up
Liverpool extend lead at the top as Manchester City slip up
FOOTBALL: Liverpool, Leicester and Tottenham were the big winners of the Premier League weekend as the only three sides in the top half to win. The biggest loser was Watford’s Quique Sanchez Flores who became the fourth manager to lose his job in the top flight this season after only 85 days in charge.
Indian football club the latest to be added to Manchester City led global empire
Indian football club the latest to be added to Manchester City led global empire
FOOTBALL: The owners of English Premier League champions Manchester City have made Mumbai City FC of India the eighth club in their global football empire.
Facebook corrects post under Singapore disinformation law
Facebook corrects post under Singapore disinformation law
Facebook published a correction on a user’s post today (Nov 30) following a demand from Singapore, the first time a tech giant has complied with the city-state’s law against misinformation.
Hamilton eyes season-ending victory in UAE twilight zone
Hamilton eyes season-ending victory in UAE twilight zone
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton heads into this weekend's season-ending floodlit Abu Dhabi Grand Prix seeking to mark his 250th Formula One race with a memorable performance as Mercedes bid to bounce back from an off-form outing in Brazil.
Mbappe stars as PSG snatch dramatic point at Real Madrid
Mbappe stars as PSG snatch dramatic point at Real Madrid
FOOTBALL: Kylian Mbappe instigated a dramatic Champions League comeback yesterday (Nov 26) as Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in two minutes to rescue a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid and secure first place in Group A.