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Fried chicken and chocolate bars fuel Stokes's Ashes fireworks
Fried chicken and chocolate bars fuel Stokes's Ashes fireworks
CRICKET: Ben Stokes may well have given the team dietician nightmares after doing the same to Australia's bowlers by revealing takeaway chicken and chocolate bars had fuelled his remarkable unbeaten century that saw England to a staggering one-wicket win in the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Sunday (August 25).
Aguero reaches 400 goals in City stroll, Newcastle stun Spurs
Aguero reaches 400 goals in City stroll, Newcastle stun Spurs
FOOTBALL: Sergio Aguero reached 400 career goals as the Manchester City striker inspired the champions' 3-1 win at Bournemouth, while Tottenham suffered a shock defeat against Newcastle on Sunday (August 25).
Brazil’s Bolsonaro authorises army to help fight Amazon fires
Brazil’s Bolsonaro authorises army to help fight Amazon fires
BRAZIL: President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday (Aug 23) authorised the deployment of Brazil’s armed forces to help combat fires raging in the Amazon rainforest, as a growing global outcry over the blazes sparks protests and threatens a huge trade deal.
McGregor sorry for 'unacceptable' pub attack
McGregor sorry for 'unacceptable' pub attack
MMA: Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor apologised on Thursday (August 22) for his attack on an older man in a Dublin bar which was captured on video before going viral last week.
Australia learn lessons from USA hoops defeat
Australia learn lessons from USA hoops defeat
BASKETBALL: Australia coach Andrej Lemanis says lessons were learned in their 102-86 defeat to the United States in a basketball World Cup warm-up, highlighting poor defence but insisting it is nothing that can't be fixed.
Mexican court rules to allow recreational cocaine use
Mexican court rules to allow recreational cocaine use
MEXICO CITY: A Mexican judge has granted two people’s requests to be allowed to use cocaine recreationally, the organisation behind the cases said Tuesday (Aug 20), calling it a “historic step” – though it must first be reviewed by a higher court.
Russian disqualified from Tango competition over ‘punch’
Russian disqualified from Tango competition over ‘punch’
ARGENTINA: A Russian participant in the World Tango Championships in Buenos Aires has been disqualified for violence towards his partner, the organisers said Wednesday (Aug 21).
US women footballers' equal pay lawsuit to go to trial in 2020
US women footballers' equal pay lawsuit to go to trial in 2020
FOOTBALL: The equal pay lawsuit filed by US women footballers against the US Soccer Federation has been scheduled to go to trial on May 5, 2020, the players' spokesperson said Monday (August 19).
Buzz off: Breakthrough technique eradicates mosquitoes
Buzz off: Breakthrough technique eradicates mosquitoes
Since dengue fever was first re­corded in Thailand in 1949, the mosquito-borne viral disease has never been eradicated; it has become even more wide­spread.
Blacklash: All Blacks whip Wallabies to send out World Cup message
Blacklash: All Blacks whip Wallabies to send out World Cup message
RUGBY: The All Blacks sent out an emphatic message they are not to be underestimated at the World Cup as they bounced back from last week's hiding to thrash the Wallabies 36-0 in Auckland today (Aug 17).
All Blacks skipper 'prickly' on eve of crunch Wallabies Test
All Blacks skipper 'prickly' on eve of crunch Wallabies Test
RUGBY UNION: All Blacks captain Kieran Read warned he was in a “prickly” mood Friday as he demanded a marked improvement in discipline and defence for today’s Bledisloe Cup decider against the Wallabies in Auckland.
Adrian the hero as Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win Super Cup
Adrian the hero as Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win Super Cup
FOOTBALL: Stand-in goalkeeper Adrian was the hero as his save from Tammy Abraham allowed Liverpool to beat Chelsea 5-4 on penalties and win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday (Aug 14) after a richly entertaining match in Istanbul finished 2-2 at the end of extra time.
Judgement day for Real Madrid as Zidane's second coming begins
Judgement day for Real Madrid as Zidane's second coming begins
FOOTBALL: Zinedine Zidane returned to save Real Madrid and the time has come for results. 
Flights departing Hong Kong airport after protest chaos
Flights departing Hong Kong airport after protest chaos
HONG KONG: Flights have been departing Hong Kong airport largely on schedule this morning (Aug 14), a day after pro-democracy protesters caused chaos with a disruptive sit-in that paralysed the busy transport hub.
Weightlifting doping scandal snarls Thai Olympic medal machine
Weightlifting doping scandal snarls Thai Olympic medal machine
WEIGHTLIFTING: Thai weightlifter Sarat Sumpradit eats up to 10 egg whites for breakfast, works out four hours a day, and is banned from his smartphone at night as his training shifts into high gear for the world championships.
Smith's Ashes run-spree sparks Bradman comparisons
Smith's Ashes run-spree sparks Bradman comparisons
CRICKET: Such an approach ought to make Smith a prime candidate for lbw yet he has scored five centuries in his past six Ashes Tests, averaging 139.
Thai Albon given chance to secure Red Bull drive permanently
Thai Albon given chance to secure Red Bull drive permanently
FORMULA ONE: Thai Formula One driver Alexander Albon was promoted Monday (August 12) to race alongside Max Verstappen in the Red Bull team and has the rest of the season to make the move permanent.
Three things we learned from the Premier League
Three things we learned from the Premier League
FOOTBALL: The Premier League returned with a bang as title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool enjoyed goal sprees, while VAR controversies hogged the headlines.
Flights resume at Hong Kong airport after protest shutdown
Flights resume at Hong Kong airport after protest shutdown
HONG KONG: Hong Kong airport has re-opened after a rally by thousands of pro-democracy protesters triggered an unprecedented shutdown, but hundreds of flights were still listed as cancelled.
Australian publisher jailed for 13 years in Myanmar over drugs
Australian publisher jailed for 13 years in Myanmar over drugs
MYANMAR: A Myanmar court sentenced a veteran Australian media publisher to 13 years in jail yesterday (Aug 7) after a police raid uncovered a stash of drugs at his home last year.