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Philippines apologizes over SEA Games mess

Photo: IC Southeast Asian Games host the Philippines apologized Sunday after some arriving athletes were left stranded for hours at the airport or were driven to the wrong hotel, a logistical snafu that drew criticism just days before the competition starts.  Athletes have begun flying into Manila ahead of Saturday’s opening, but for Cambodia and …

Qingdao, Haikou examples of ‘sailing-driven cities’

Photo: Courtesy of the Chinese Yachting Association Qingdao in East China’s Shandong Province and Haikou in South China’s Hainan Province are leading examples of Chinese cities that are helping to develop sailing in the country, officials from the Chinese Yachting Association said.  Qingdao, which hosted sailing competitions during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, now regularly hosts …

Pakistan 16-year-old to make Test debut against Australia

Shah Masood of Pakistan (right) plays a shot during the fourth day of the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Dubai International Cricket Ground in Dubai. Photo: AFP Teenage bowling sensation Naseem Shah will become one of the youngest cricketers to play a Test after Pakistan captain Azhar Ali confirmed Wednesday the 16-year-old …

Teen expecting intl debut after mom dies

Pakistan’s Wahab Riaz celebrates the wicket of England’s Chris Woakes on June 3, 2019 in Nottingham. Photo: VCG He is only 16 and reeling from his mother’s death last week, but Pakistan believe express bowling sensation Naseem Shah can be a match-winner in the opening Test against Australia. The exciting teenager is on the cusp …

Patriots use trick play to edge Eagles

Photo: IC Nick Folk kicked three field goals and Julian Edelman executed a trick play as the New England Patriots clinched their 19th straight winning NFL season with a 17-10 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday. Wide receiver Edelman threw a pass for a touchdown and quarterback Tom Brady was 26-of-47 for 216 yards (197.5 meters) …

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