Phnom Penh Post - Sport
French skipper Kevin Escoffier abandoned his PRB yacht during the Vendee Globe on November 30 and was in a life raft awaiting veteran rival skipper Jean Le Cam to pick him up.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster was a relieved man on November 29 after New Zealand restored order by thumping Argentina, saying his team were still developing but always believed in themselves.
The coronavirus-delayed Tokyo Olympics could cost $1.9 billion more than its original budget of $13 billion, a 15 per cent increase, a report said on November 29.
Jurgen Klopp again fumed at a “dangerous” schedule as Liverpool had two goals disallowed and conceded two penalties in a 1-1 draw at Brighton, while Man City clicked back into gear with a 5-0 thrashing of Burnley.
Diego Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time, died on November 25 at the age of 60, plunging his native Argentina and football fans around the world into mourning.
The mayor of Naples proposed on Wednesday that the Stadio San Paolo be renamed in honour of the city’s beloved Argentine footballer, Diego Maradona.
Robert Lewandowski set Bayern Munich on the way to a 3-1 Champions League win over Salzburg on November 25 as the holders joined Manchester City in qualifying for the last 16 with two group games to spare, while Liverpool went down
Beijing Guoan have one foot in the last-16 of the Asian Champions League after a convincing 3-1 win against a rusty Melbourne Victory side on November 24 extended their perfect record in Group E to three from three.
Greg Barclay has been named the new independent chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC), beating Imran Khwaja to succeed Shashank Manohar, the sport’s governing body announced on November 24.
Juventus, Chelsea and Sevilla all claimed last-gasp wins as they qualified for the Champions League last 16 on November 24. Martin Braithwaite grabbed a double in Barcelona’s 4-0 victory at Dynamo Kiev as they also secured a place in the knockout rounds.
Tampa Bay Rays playoff hero Randy Arozarena was arrested in Mexico for alleged domestic violence, US media reported on November 24.
