North Korean commando involved in plot to kill South Korean president dies at 82
A former North Korean commando who took part in a failed 1968 mission to assassinate the then South Korean president has died at the age of 82.
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McEwen outscores Dunstone in early draw at Grand Slam of Curling event in Toronto
Mike McEwen outscored Matt Dunstone 9-8 in a battle of Canadian teams on Friday at the AMJ Players' Championship.
India Bids For 2031 AFC Asian Cup, Will Fight Out With Six Other Countries
India has submitted 'Expression of Interest (EoI)' to host the 2031 AFC Asian Cup, the continent's showpiece football event, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Friday. The AIFF was one of the seven national football bodies which submitted the EoI before the deadline of March 31. "Yes, we have submitted the EoI to host the 2031 AFC Asian Cup. Let us see how it goes," AIFF's deputy secretary general M Satyanarayan told PTI. India will face tough competition from established football powerhouses such as Australia, South Korea and United Arab Emirates to get the right to host the tournament. Indonesia and Kuwait have also submitted the EoI while there is a joint bid of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
World champ Homan beats Einarson at Grand Slam of Curling event in Toronto
Reigning world and Canadian champion Rachel Homan defeated Manitoba's Kerri Einarson 5-3 on Thursday evening at the AMJ Players' Championship in Toronto.
Loh Kean Yew stuns China’s world number 1 Shi Yu Qi, through to Badminton Asia Championships semis
SINGAPORE: Former world champion Loh Kean Yew upset world number 1 Shi Yu Qi on Friday (Apr 11) and progressed to the men’s singles semi-finals at the Badminton Asia Championships.
Canadian champ Jacobs edges Italy's Retornaz despite curling at game-low 70 per cent
Reigning Canadian champion Brad Jacobs defeated Italy's Joel Retornaz 5-4 on Thursday morning at the Players' Championship in Toronto.
Match Play defending champion Nelly Korda ousted in group play
LAS VEGAS: Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand defeated Nelly Korda 1 up to win Group 1 and eliminate the World No. 1 from the T-Mobile Match Play on Friday in North Las Vegas, Nevada
Ariya Jutanugarn maintains group lead over Nelly Korda at T-Mobile Match Play
LAS VEGAS: World No. 1 Nelly Korda avoided a second straight collapse, but Ariya Jutanugarn maintained her advantage in Group 1 play Thursday at the T-Mobile Match Play in North Las Vegas, Nevada