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Adam Scott of Australia chats with his caddie Joh Limanti on the 2nd hole during final round play in the Masters event at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, US, in this file photo. — Reuters
Scott urges Australian crowds to give US cold shoulder at Presidents Cup
MELBOURNE — Former world No. 1 Adam Scott has tasted only heartbreak in eight Presidents Cups but believes a frosty crowd reception for the visiting United States could help the Internationals break their long losing streak in Australia this December.Scott is outside the top eight-ranked Internationals players who secure an automatic berth but the former Masters champion is likely to be one of Ernie Els's captain's picks due to his depth of experience at Royal Melbourne.The 38-year-old Scott played in the 2011 tournament at the same venue where the US were comfortable 19-15 victors.It was one of the biggest collections of global golfing talent seen in Australia in years, so the galleries were more polite than parochial.Scott said his compatriots needed to fire up for the...
May 30, 2019

Scott urges Australian crowds to give US cold shoulder at Presidents Cup

A handout picture from Osports taken on Wednesday and released on Thursday shows a member of South Korea youth team of under-18 squad posing for a picture with his foot on the trophy after winning the youth international competition in Chengdu, China's Sichuan province. South Korea's victorious under-18 footballers apologized to
China strips South Korea of football trophy for 'indecent' celebrations
SHANGHAI — South Korea's victorious under-18 team were stripped of the Panda Cup on Thursday after they infuriated hosts China with their celebrations.The Koreans had already apologized to "all the people in China" after a picture emerged of a player with his foot on the trophy.The Koreans were accused of disrespect after they defeated the home side 3-0 on Wednesday to win the annual youth international competition in the city of Chengdu.The photograph caused uproar in Chinese media and on social media, with the organizing committee accusing the Koreans of "a serious insult".South Korea's squad and coaches subsequently made a public apology in which all the players and staff bowed deeply.But with Chinese media fanning the flames, and claims that Korean players...
May 30, 2019

China strips South Korea of football trophy for 'indecent' celebrations

Ron Rutland (foreground) and James Owen are cycling from London to Tokyo to deliver the referee whistle for the opening game of the Rugby World Cup. Courtesy DHL
Cyclists, plus World Cup whistle, battle the elements on epic journey
TOKYO — It has been almost four months since Ron Rutland and James Owens left Twickenham stadium to embark on an epic 20,000 kilometer cycling adventure to Tokyo before the Rugby World Cup.With them, a very special delivery; the whistle to be used to kick-off the World Cup opener between hosts Japan and Russia in Tokyo on Sept. 20.Rutland and Owens have recently passed the halfway stage on their journey, having cycled through more than 20 countries, including Turkey, Iran and Pakistan, since their journey began on Feb. 2. They are currently in Nepal.Rutland completed a similar journey before the 2015 World Cup, travelling from Cape Town to London, but Owens is a relative cycling novice."Having never crossed a border by bicycle before setting off on this adventure, I didn't fully...
May 30, 2019

Cyclists, plus World Cup whistle, battle the elements on epic journey

Poland's Iga Swiatek serves the ball to China's Qiang Wang during their women's singles second round match on day five of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Thursday. — AFP
Anisimova, Swiatek future tennis queens, only 17
PARIS — Seventeen-year-olds Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek both romped into the third round of the French Open on Thursday with comprehensive victories over seeded players to firmly mark themselves out as future stars.The United States' Anisimova followed up her shock Australian Open third-round victory over Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka by dismantling the 11th seed again, 6-4, 6-2.Polish hope Swiatek, who turns 18 on Friday, thrashed Chinese 16th seed Wang Qiang 6-3, 6-0 in under an hour to reach the last 32 of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time.World No. 51 Anisimova has seen her section of the draw open up to the extent that she cannot even face a higher-ranked player than her until at least the quarterfinals."I'd never passed a round at the French Open, so...
May 30, 2019

Anisimova, Swiatek future tennis queens, only 17

South Africa's Caster Semenya before the women's 800m event in the Diamond League at the Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar, in this file photo. — Reuters
Semenya's absence overshadows Stockholm Diamond League
STOCKHOLM — Caster Semenya's shadow will hang over the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm on Thursday even though the double Olympic 800 meters champion will be absent.The South African announced Wednesday she is launching a new appeal in the Swiss courts against new rules that would force her to take medication to lower her testosterone levels.The issue of Semenya's hyperandrogenism and the rules put in place by the sport's governing body to try to create a "level playing field" seem likely to dominate the sport in a season that stretches until late September when the world championships take place in Doha."I am a woman and I am a world-class athlete. The IAAF will not drug me or stop me from being who I am," Semenya, 28, said on Wednesday in a statement...
May 30, 2019

Semenya's absence overshadows Stockholm Diamond League

In this file photo Inter Milan's head coach Luciano Spalletti attends the Italian Serie A football match against Empoli at the Carlo-Castellani stadium in Empoli. Coach Luciano Spalletti has left Inter Milan, the club announced on Thursday. — AFP
Inter Milan part company with coach Spalletti
MILAN — Inter Milan have parted company with coach Luciano Spalletti after two seasons, the club said on Thursday, even though he guided the side into next season's Champions League.Spalletti's departure, with two years still to run on his contract, came amid widespread media reports that the Chinese-owned club will hire former Juventus, Chelsea and Italy coach Antonio Conte in his place.Inter's announcement came two days after their neighbors AC Milan, who finished one place below them and missed out on the Champions League, parted company with coach Gennaro Gattuso."FC Internazionale Milano can confirm that Luciano Spalletti is no longer head coach of the first team," the club said on their Twitter feed. "The club wishes to thank Spalletti for his work and...
May 30, 2019

Inter Milan part company with coach Spalletti

Arsenal's Spanish head coach Unai Emery walks past the trophy after losing the UEFA Europa League final football match to Chelsea FC at the Baku Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijian, on Wednesday. — AFP
Emery puts on brave face as Arsenal cut adrift from European elite
BAKU — Another defeat in a European final and another year without Champions League football. The first season of the post Arsene Wenger era ends in deflating disappointment for Arsenal.Unai Emery's record as a Europa League specialist had given Gunners supporters hope that he could bring them success in the competition and lead them back to Europe's elite.Instead Arsenal left Baku with their tails between their legs on the wrong end of a 4-1 hammering from London rivals Chelsea.A third successive season away from the Champions League comes after two decades of sustained involvement, with all the loss of prestige that entails.Emery has won this competition three times before and will have another crack next year after his side finished fifth in the Premier League, behind Chelsea...
May 30, 2019

Emery puts on brave face as Arsenal cut adrift from European elite

A relentless training routine and
From village cricket to World Cup for Pakistan's Shadab
ISLAMABAD — A relentless training routine and "unparalleled" commitment have taken Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan from club cricket in his remote village to the World Cup in just a few short years.The 20-year-old, already third in the world Twenty20 bowling rankings, has caught the eye of none other than Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan — who led Pakistan to their only World Cup win in 1992.But when the prime minister singled out Shadab during a meeting with the team before they flew to England, it came as no surprise to the coaches and players who know him.They credit his heady rise to a tireless work ethic including pre-dawn starts to fit in maximum practice."Shadab's commitment to cricket is unparalleled," said his former club coach Sajjad...
May 30, 2019

From village cricket to World Cup for Pakistan's Shadab

Colorful cricket superfan Shoyab Ali has had to deploy a full arsenal as he follows his beloved Bangladesh around the globe. — AFP
Tiger feat! Superfan risks bribes, injury to see Bangladesh idols
DHAKA — Desperate times call for desperate measures and colorful cricket superfan Shoyab Ali has had to deploy a full arsenal as he follows his beloved Bangladesh around the globe.The 31-year-old Dhaka car mechanic, known at grounds worldwide for his distinctive tiger body and face paint, has injured himself, paid a bribe and spent his life savings to pursue his passion for the game.But Ali insists there has been more gain than pain, and he is determined to become a fixture at the World Cup in England cheering on the South Asian nation, who begin their campaign against South Africa on Sunday.Ali fixed the car of Bangladesh fast bowler Shahdat Hossain who gave him a ticket to his first game, which turned out to be a landmark.Bangladesh defeated India by five wickets in Dhaka even though...
May 30, 2019

Tiger feat! Superfan risks bribes, injury to see Bangladesh idols

Pakistan will seek inspiration from their dramatic Champions Trophy win in England two years ago when they take the field in their opening World Cup match against a resurgent West Indies on Friday.
Pakistan seeks Champions Trophy inspiration as West Indies loom
NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom — Pakistan will seek inspiration from their dramatic Champions Trophy win in England two years ago when they take the field in their opening World Cup match against a resurgent West Indies on Friday.Pakistan have lost their past ten one-day internationals including a 5-0 whitewash by Australia and 4-0 thumping by England, and their problems were further compounded when they went down to outsiders Afghanistan by three wickets in a warm-up match.But skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed hopes his side will draw inspiration from when they were in a similar position in 2017."We will seek inspiration from our Champions Trophy win because then also we were losing and then lifted ourselves at the right time to win the trophy," Sarfaraz told AFP ahead of the game in...
May 30, 2019

Pakistan seeks Champions Trophy inspiration as West Indies loom

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