Blood and sport: the samurai slashing that brought rugby to Japan
YOKOHAMA, BALIPOST.com - When 70,000 fans cram into Japan's Yokohama stadium for the Rugby World Cup final, few will be aware of the area's rich...
English town celebrates hometown hero Ed Sheeran
IPSWICH, BALIPOST.com - The little-known town of Ipswich in eastern England has historically prided itself on farming and football, but is now celebrating the stellar...
NBA star Curry finances college golf team for six years
WASHINGTON, BALIPOST.com - Three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors said Monday he will support the creation of Howard University's first top-level...
Dembele adds to Barcelona’s injury woes
BARCELONA, BALIPOST.com - Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona's French international striker, will miss five weeks after suffering a hamstring injury, the club said on Monday.
The club said...
‘It’s up to them’: Solskjaer refuses to blame Pogba after penalty miss
WOLVERHAMPTON, BALIPOST.com - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to blame Paul Pogba after the Manchester United star missed a penalty in Monday's 1-1 draw at Wolves...
Juventus gamble on Sarri delivering another style of Serie A title
MILAN, BALIPOST.com - Juventus begin their Serie A campaign this weekend under new coach Maurizio Sarri as the multiple Italian champions gamble on the veteran...
‘Good Boys’ tops N. American box office
LOS ANGELES, BALIPOST.com - Universal's kid-oriented comedy "Good Boys" topped the North American box office after taking in $21.4 million on its opening weekend, industry...
Bayern Munich offer Coutinho fresh start on loan
MADRID, BALIPOST.com - Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho has joined Bayern Munich on a one-year loan worth 8.5 million euros ($9.5 million) with an option to buy,...
More evacuations as Canary Islands fire out of control
MONTANA ALTA, BALIPOST.com - A wildfire raged out of control on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria Monday, forcing more evacuations as flames in some...
Canadian De Grasse seeks to lay down marker
LONDON, BALIPOST.com - Andre de Grasse looked the heir apparent to Usain Bolt as he won three Olympic medals in 2016, but the Canadian lines...
