Djokovic, Osaka named US Open top seeds
NEW YORK, BALIPOST.com - World number ones and defending champions Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka were named as top seeds for the US Open on...
Russia sends ‘Fedor’ its first humanoid robot into space
MOSCOW, BALIPOST.com - Russia on Thursday launched an unmanned rocket carrying a life-size humanoid robot that will spend 10 days learning to assist astronauts on...
Iran unveils home-grown missile defence system
TEHRAN, BALIPOST.com - Iran unveiled its new home-grown air defence system on Thursday at a time of increased tensions with the United States.
Iranian officials have...
Henry’s desire to succeed as manager undimmed by Monaco misery
LONDON, BALIPOST.com - France football legend Thierry Henry is keen for another chance to prove he can be a successful manager despite his unhappy brief...
Dwayne Johnson returns to top of Forbes best-paid actor list
LOS ANGELES, BALIPOST.com - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has reclaimed his position as the world's highest-paid actor, according to a Forbes rich list otherwise dominated...
Messi ‘made me better player’, says Ronaldo
LISBON, BALIPOST.com - Cristiano Ronaldo admitted on Wednesday his long-time rivalry with Lionel Messi has made him "a better player" and that he enjoys a...
Sports court postpones Sun Yang hearing till October
PARIS, BALIPOST.com - The Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Tuesday it was postponing its hearing on the decision by FINA, the governing body...
Marvel films to lose Spider-Man as Sony deal breaks down: reports
LOS ANGELES, BALIPOST.com - Marvel's superhero films could be left without their most famous character after talks to "share" Spider-Man broke down between the Disney-owned...
Neville calls for social media boycott in wake of Pogba racist abuse
LONDON, BALIPOST.com - England women's manager Phil Neville believes football players should boycott social media in the wake of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba becoming...
Mo Salah U-turn on teammate’s harassment scandal divides Egyptians
CAIRO, BALIPOST.com - Egypt and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has reignited heated views about a sexual harassment scandal involving his national team-mate Amr Warda in...