Lin targets Asian Games

Lin Yu-ting wins bronze at the Asian Elite Championships in Ulaanbaatar. Photo: AFP/FILE TAIPEI: Gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting’s coach said the Taiwanese Olympic champion would target Asian Games gold after stepping up in weight and winning bronze in her first event since the Paris Olympics. Lin, who won gold at 57kg at the 2024 Games,…

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LA28 opens Olympic ticket sales

Ceremonial lighting of the cauldron ahead of ticket registration launch. LOS ANGELES: Ticket sales for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opened globally on Thursday after what organizers said ‌was a record-setting first week of local presales, underscoring strong early demand for a Games that must rely heavily on private revenue.LA28 said it sold more tickets…

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Robertson to leave Liverpool

Andy Robertson will bring down the curtain on his nine-year career at Liverpool at the end of the season. Photo: AFP/FILE LIVERPOOL: Andy Robertson will bring down the curtain on his nine-year career at Liverpool at the end of the season, the faltering Premier League champions announced on Thursday.The 32-year-old has made 373 appearances for…

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Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt

Max Verstappen’s future comes under scrutiny as long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase prepares to leave Red Bull for McLaren in 2028. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen’s future in Formula One was again cast in doubt on Thursday after it was confirmed that his long-time race engineer will leave Red Bull for McLaren….

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Sinner, Alcaraz advance to quarter-finals

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz both battled through tough three-set wins to reach the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals as the race for world number one heats up. Photo: AFP MONTE CARLO: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz both suffered second-set stumbles on Thursday in their race for the number one ranking but recovered to reach the…

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Atletico punish 10-man Barcelona

Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Barcelona 2-0 in a tense Champions League quarter-final first leg at Camp Nou. Photo: AFP/FILE BARCELONA: Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth’s goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10-man Barcelona in a tense Champions League quarter-final first leg clash on Wednesday. The La Liga leaders were on top in…

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PSG beat Liverpool in quarter-finals

Goals from Doue and Kvaratskhelia give the French side a 2-0 win over the Gunners Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 with goals from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Photo: REUTERS/FILE LONDON: Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final…

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Medvedev thrashed at Monte Carlo

Daniil Medvedev was crushed 6-0, 6-0 by Matteo Berrettini in a stunning Monte Carlo Masters upset. Photo: AFP/FILE MONTE CARLO: Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second round on Wednesday, as Alexander Zverev dug deep to beat Cristian Garin.Medvedev completely unravelled against Berrettini after…

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