Test marathon a taste of Tokyo 2020
Tokyo holds a marathon as a test case for whether organisers, athletes, and spectators can cope with sweltering temperatures.
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Wilson at the double, City shocked
It was three precious points for AFC Bournemouth in yesterday’s late match in the Premier League against Everton as they ran out 3-1 victors and ending a run of two consecutive defeats.
Kingdom seek Davis Cup promotion
Cambodia’s Davis Cup team are in Amman, Jordan contesting Group IV of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania zone.
Hun Sen Cup tickets go on sale
Tickets for the Hun Sen Cup semi-finals go on sale next week with fans urged to come out to support their favourite club.
Decade of sporting progress celebrated
Cambodia has witnessed rapid sporting development over the past decade.
Coleman wants apology from USADA
Christian Coleman wants an apology from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) now that the body has dropped a whereabouts charge against him, the American sprinter said on Wednesday.
Stuttering United not yet up to speed
Manchester United’s record in the transfer market in recent seasons has been more miss than hit with the likes of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Alexis Sanchez, Memphis Depay and Fred all failing to spark for the Old Trafford club.
Euro clubs reiterate demands
European clubs reiterate their demand for an expansion of continental competitions, with more matches for more teams.
Stop games over racism but not homophobia: French chief
French Football Federation President supports referees stopping matches over racism.
Stop games over racism but not homophobia: French chief
French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet told a radio station that he supported referees stopping matches in the event of racist chants – but not homophobic ones, in comments that drew criticism on Tuesday.
French victories show impressive squad depth
France were without three key world champions but still cruised past Euro 2020 qualifier rivals Albania and Andorra.
Neymar accuser charged with extortion
Police in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo says on Tuesday they had indicted the woman who accused football star Neymar of rape, charging her with fraud, extortion and slander, in what could be a major relief for the Paris Saint Germain striker.
Boks’ stunning revival makes them World Cup contenders
South Africa’s superb revival over the past 15 months has taken them from one of their lowest ever periods to genuine Rugby World Cup contenders as they chase a third global title in Japan.
Southgate wants England to cut out ‘ridiculous mistakes’
England must tighten up at the back by learning from “ridiculous mistakes” during their 5-3 Euro 2020 qualifying win over Kosovo on Tuesday, manager Gareth Southgate has said.
Cambodia suffer narrow defeat in World Cup qualifier
Fans turning out in their droves to see Cambodia fall to a 1-0 loss to Bahrain in their second Group C game.
Barcelona to stage Messi circus
Visitors to Barcelona city will soon be able to see a circus show about the five-times world footballer of the year.
Japan captain relishes World Cup pressure
Japan captain Michael Leitch is a man who welcomes pressure and believes he performs best under it, which is a good thing considering the weight of expectation on his considerable shoulders going into a World Cup on home soil.
Martinez sings De Bruyne’s praises
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has hailed Kevin De Bruyne as “the best playmaker in the world” after he scored one goal and set up three more in their 4-0 win over Scotland in Euro 2020 qualifying on Monday.
Barty first to qualify for WTA Finals in Shenzhen
World number one Ash Barty has become the first player to qualify for the season-ending WTA Finals in Shenzhen, the WTA Tour has said.
Clubs looking at new options for future of European competitions
European clubs are looking at new options for the future of the Champions League after a proposal that would have given captive places to 24 teams ran into strong opposition, sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday.
Schumacher admitted to Paris hospital: Le Parisien
Former Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher was admitted to a Paris hospital for “secret treatment” earlier on Monday, Le Parisien newspaper reported.
Cambodia target Bahrain scalp
Cambodia had to come from behind to salvage a point against Hong Kong in their FIFA Qatar 2022 & Asian Cup 2023.
Praise for Smith, Cummins after retaining Ashes
Australia’s media turns the praise up to 11 as they basked in Tim Paine’s side.
Farah wins Great North Run for sixth consecutive year
Britain’s Mo Farah won a record sixth successive Great North Run after setting his personal best time on Sunday.
Martinez backs ‘focused’ Lukaku
Leaving Manchester United for Inter Milan has reinvigorated Romelu Lukaku and the striker is happy and hungry as he enters an important phase of his playing career, Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has said.
Gracia surprised by Watford dismissal
Javi Gracia has said he was surprised by his “abrupt” sacking as Watford manager after leading the Premier League club to their highest finish last season.
Triumphant Leclerc is now Ferrari’s ‘forgiven’ favourite
Sebastian Vettel was supposed to be the man to follow in Michael Schumacher’s footsteps at Ferrari but the heir apparent to the master of Maranello is looking more and more like Charles Leclerc.
Nadal motivated by love of game, not Grand Slam record
Rafa Nadal moved within one Grand Slam title of tying Roger Federer’s all-time mark of 20 on Sunday but even after adding a fourth US Open to his collection the Spaniard said it was his love of the game, not records, that motivates him.
Spain beat Faroe Islands for sixth straight win
Spain homed in on Euro 2020 by easing past the Faroe Islands 4-0 for a sixth straight qualifying win that featured two goals each from Rodrigo and Paco Alcacer and moved them further clear at the top of Group F.
Play the Cambodia way, says Dalmas
Felix G. Dalmas praises his players and supporters after their showing in Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Hong Kong.
