Milan Games key to finding workable Winter Olympic formula, says Dubi
As doubts surround the future existence of the Winter Olympics, the success of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games is "fundamental", Christophe Dubi, Executive Director of the Games at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), told AFP.
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Spurs, Thunder, Bulls and Sixers remain NBA's unbeatens
Reigning champion Oklahoma City, the Philadelphia 76ers, the San Antonio Spurs and the Chicago Bulls remained undefeated with impressive NBA triumphs on Monday.
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Australia fends off shark bites with new tech and old
High above Sydney's beaches, drones seek one of the world's deadliest predators, scanning for the flick of a tail, the swish of a fin or a shadow slipping through the swell.
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Japan governor asks for military help against 'dire' bear attacks
A regional Japanese official asked the government on Tuesday to send in the military to help deal with a "truly dire" spate of deadly bear attacks.
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Mahomes powers NFL Chiefs over Commanders
Patrick Mahomes threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns to spark the host Kansas City Chiefs over the Washington Commanders 28-7 on Monday in an NFL game.
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Cincinnati, Minnesota win MLS playoff series openers
Kevin Denkey scored in the 78th minute to lift FC Cincinnati over the visiting Columbus Crew 1-0 on Monday to win their Major League Soccer playoff series opener.
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Takaichi, Trump swap praise for 'new golden age' of ties
Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi lavished US leader Donald Trump with praise and vows of a "golden age of ties" on his visit to Tokyo Tuesday, before inking a deal with Washington aimed at securing critical minerals.
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China dreams of football glory at last... in gaming
Zhao Yitang had always dreamed of playing football for China and this summer he finally did -- not in boots on a pitch, but on a smartphone.
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Spurs, Thunder, Bulls and Sixers remain NBA's four unbeatens
Reigning champion Oklahoma City, the Philadelphia 76ers, the San Antonio Spurs and the Chicago Bulls remained undefeated with impressive NBA triumphs on Monday.
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Campaigning begins in Myanmar's junta-run election
Parties approved to participate in Myanmar's junta-organised elections are set to start campaigning Tuesday, two months ahead of a poll being shunned at home and abroad as a ploy to legitimise military rule.
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