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VBA 2024: Hanoi Buffaloes get first win at home

In their first home game, the team from the capital won against the Nha Trang Dolphins by a score of 85-83. Hassan Thomas (blue shirt) had a double-double with 27 points, ten rebounds to lead the Buffaloes get the first win at home. Photo courtesy of VBA HÀ NỘI – The …

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IT outage hits athletes arriving for Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics were affected by the global IT outage on Friday, with organizers temporarily unable to hand out accreditations to athletes and officials arriving for the Games. The Olympics rings seen on Paris’ Eiffel Tower. Photo from Instagram/paris2024 Airlines, banks, TV channels and other business across the world have …

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Out with the old, in with the new

If England had won it, it would have been an injustice to the sport. Beautiful game? I think not. Not when Gareth is in charge. Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is an early favourite for the England job. AFP Photo Paul Kennedy So who’s next? After the dust settled following …

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Realising Olympic dreams

Paris here we come! Sixteen Vietnamese athletes are setting off to France for the Olympic Games, and every one of them is bursting with pride at the chance to represent the nation at the world’s biggest sporting event.

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An Olympic team of Vietnamese titans

Việt Nam’s 16-strong team for the July 26 – August 11 Paris 2024 Olympics Thousands of athletes from around the world will gather at the upcoming Olympic Games, creating regular spectacles of sporting drama, intrigue, and passion. Some have competed at multiple Games, while others will rewrite the record books …

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Man United sign teenage defender for $76M

Manchester United have announced the signing of 18-year-old French center-back Leny Yoro from Lille on a five-year contract with a total transfer fee of US$76 million, making him the fourth most expensive teenage player in history. “Signing for a club with the stature and ambition of Manchester United so early …

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