Category: Sports

Italy wins the Davis Cup for the first time since 1976 after defeating Australia.
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Italy wins the Davis Cup for the first time since 1976 after defeating Australia.

TBC News Desk- November 26, 2023

Italy defeated Australia 2-0 to win the Davis Cup for the first time since 1976, living up to their potential as one of the most ... Read More

Shakib Al Hasan: The Legendary All-Rounder of Bangladesh Cricket
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Shakib Al Hasan: The Legendary All-Rounder of Bangladesh Cricket

TBC News Desk- October 18, 2023

Shakib Al Hasan, born on March 24, 1987, in Magura, Bangladesh, is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history. He made ... Read More

Nathan Cleary’s heroic play helps Newcastle upset the Broncos in the NRL grand Final.
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Nathan Cleary’s heroic play helps Newcastle upset the Broncos in the NRL grand Final.

TBC News Desk- October 5, 2023

On a crazy night, Penrith defeated Brisbane 26–24 to complete a three-peat.  Cleary's achievement in winning the match earns him the Clive Churchill medal. After ... Read More

IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2023 Women’s Results: Taylor Knibb wins again!
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IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2023 Women’s Results: Taylor Knibb wins again!

TBC News Desk- August 18, 2023

Taylor Knibb won her second straight IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Finland. Just over a week after qualifying for her second Olympic Games with a ... Read More

Indonesia pulls out of hosting World Beach Games, months after Israel controversy
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Indonesia pulls out of hosting World Beach Games, months after Israel controversy

TBC News Desk- July 13, 2023

The 2023 World Beach Games, which were set to take place in Bali next month, have been scrapped after hosts Indonesia abruptly withdrew from the ... Read More

Luca Brecel wins his first world snooker title by holding off a late comeback from Mark Selby.
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Luca Brecel wins his first world snooker title by holding off a late comeback from Mark Selby.

TBC News Desk- May 11, 2023

Even though it took him nine years longer than he had anticipated, Luca Brecel's childhood prophecy has now come true. The highly-regarded 17-year-old Belgian player ... Read More

Peru was withdrawn as the men’s Under-17 World Cup host this year.
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Peru was withdrawn as the men’s Under-17 World Cup host this year.

TBC News Desk- April 23, 2023

FIFA said on Monday that Peru would not be hosting the men's Under-17 World Cup because the nation was not prepared to host the competition ... Read More

In a thrilling match, LAFC defeats Philadelphia Union to win the MLS Cup.
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In a thrilling match, LAFC defeats Philadelphia Union to win the MLS Cup.

TBC News Desk- November 7, 2022

Gareth Bale leveled the score at 3-3 with a header from Diego Palacios past Jack Elliott of the Union, while John McCarthy, the backup goaltender, ... Read More

Brazilian football great Pelé’s daughter allays concerns about his hospitalization by clarifying that it’s not an emergency.
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Brazilian football great Pelé’s daughter allays concerns about his hospitalization by clarifying that it’s not an emergency.

TBC News Desk- October 30, 2022

Brazilian football legend Pelé has been hospitalized for treatment due to an ongoing medical condition.  His daughter Kely Nascimento confirmed on Instagram that Pelé's health ... Read More

Erling Haaland scores his second hat-trick of the week against City, shattering the Premier League goalscoring record in the process.
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Erling Haaland scores his second hat-trick of the week against City, shattering the Premier League goalscoring record in the process.

TBC News Desk- September 3, 2022

Erling Haaland, 22, completed his sixth hat-trick of the season in the 32nd and 35th minutes with goals that were emblematic of his game. Unstoppable ... Read More

England created history by winning their first major women’s tournament in a dramatic Euro 2022 final against old rivals and eight-time champions Germany at Wembley.
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England created history by winning their first major women’s tournament in a dramatic Euro 2022 final against old rivals and eight-time champions Germany at Wembley.

TBC News Desk- July 22, 2022

Substitute With 10 minutes remained in extra time, Chloe Kelly tapped home a loose ball from a corner to set off a furious celebration among ... Read More

USFL debut: The Birmingham Stallions defeat the New Jersey Generals 28–24 in a dramatic opening contest
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USFL debut: The Birmingham Stallions defeat the New Jersey Generals 28–24 in a dramatic opening contest

TBC News Desk- April 19, 2022

Everything was there in the USFL's inaugural game, including a score in the last minute to seal the victory. The score, which came from Stallions ... Read More

The Winter Paralympics opening ceremony was dominated by calls for inclusivity and peace.
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The Winter Paralympics opening ceremony was dominated by calls for inclusivity and peace.

TBC News Desk- March 22, 2022

On Friday, the Beijing Paralympics Games will begin, with a lot of the world's attention on Russia's war in Ukraine and its domestic ramifications. A ... Read More

Winter olympics 2022: as norway settles for silver, flawless italy cap unbeaten run with curling gold in mixed doubles
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Winter olympics 2022: as norway settles for silver, flawless italy cap unbeaten run with curling gold in mixed doubles

TBC News Desk- February 17, 2022

Stefanie Constantine and Amos Meaner continued their winning streak in the mixed doubles, defeating Kristin Salient and Magnus Nedregotten of Norway 8-5, to earn Italy ... Read More

Following negative tests, LeBron James is cleared by the NBA’s Covid-19 health and safety guidelines.
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Following negative tests, LeBron James is cleared by the NBA’s Covid-19 health and safety guidelines.

TBC News Desk- December 14, 2021

Following a brief period of isolation from his squad as a result of the NBA's Covid-19 health and safety standards, LeBron James of the Los ... Read More

For the seventh time, Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or.
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For the seventh time, Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or.

TBC News Desk- November 16, 2021

Lionel Messi has won the men's Ballon d'Or award for a record seventh time at a ceremony in Paris. Messi won the last edition in ... Read More

Qatar wins first Olympic gold as Fares Ibrahim sets Olympic record
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Qatar wins first Olympic gold as Fares Ibrahim sets Olympic record

TBC News Desk- July 8, 2021

Qatari weightlifter Fares Ibrahim makes history by earning the country's first Olympic gold medal in weightlifting. The Olympic record-setting 402 kg was lifted by Ibrahim, ... Read More

IPL worries grow as match postponed after two players test positive for Covid
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IPL worries grow as match postponed after two players test positive for Covid

TBC News Desk- May 23, 2021

The biosecure bubble around the Indian Premier League has burst when two players and a top coach tested positive for Covid-19. This raises more concerns ... Read More

Fencer Bhavani Devi qualifies for Olympics
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Fencer Bhavani Devi qualifies for Olympics

TBC News Desk- March 6, 2021

CA Bhavani Devi's life has come a long way, from nearly giving up fencing to becoming the first Indian fencer to make it to the ... Read More

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Adam Johnson was detained on suspicion of having sex with a 15-year-old female.

TBC News Desk- March 18, 2015

Adam Johnson, a football player for Sunderland and England, was taken into custody on suspicion of having sex with a girl who is fifteen years ... Read More