Bale left out of Real Madrid squad for Munich friendlies
MADRID, BALIPOST.com - Gareth Bale's future at Real Madrid took another twist when he was left out of the Spanish side's squad for two friendly...
Plastic junk spawns desert island disaster in Pacific
WELLINGTON, BALIPOST.com - Floating plastic garbage has swamped a remote Pacific island once regarded as an environmental jewel and scientists say little can be done...
‘I cheat because others cheat’: Kenya struggles against doping
ITEN, BALIPOST.com - At first Alex did not want to dope. The Kenyan runner wanted to compete clean, earn an honest living, and lift his...
Jury finds Katy Perry copied Christian rap song
LOS ANGELES, BALIPOST.com - US singer Katy Perry copied the beat of her 2013 hit "Dark Horse" from a Christian rap song, a Los Angeles...
Sharapova, Venus get wildcards for WTA Cincinnati event
WASHINGTON, BALIPOST.com - Former world number ones Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams were given wildcard entries into next month's WTA Cincinnati tournament, a key tuneup...
Red Bull break own pit stop record
PARIS, BALIPOST.com - Winner Max Verstappen and Red Bull beat their own record for a pit stop at last weekend's German Grand Prix, Formula 1...
Andy Murray ‘quite close’ to singles return, maybe Cincy
WASHINGTON, BALIPOST.com - Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray says he is "quite close" to being able to play singles matches and a "best-case scenario"...
Brazil police end Neymar rape probe over lack of evidence: official
SAO PAULO, BALIPOST.com - Police in Brazil probing rape allegations against football superstar Neymar have closed the case due to a lack of evidence, the...
Show me the money: S. Korean soccer fans to sue over Ronaldo benching
SEOUL, BALIPOST.com - More than 2,000 South Korean soccer fans will sue a sports agency after superstar Cristiano Ronaldo stayed on the bench when his...
‘Brownface’ ad sparks anger in Singapore
SINGAPORE, BALIPOST.com - An advertisement featuring an actor of Chinese origin with his skin darkened to portray different races has sparked anger in multi-ethnic Singapore,...
