Olympics - CAS dismisses Indian wrestler Phogat's appeal against disqualification
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified and missed out on a medal, but she has appealed the decision to the highest court in sports.
Thu Aug 15 2024
India's women wrestlers push for reforms after sexual harassment case
A trial court admitted this month a case of sexual harassment and intimidation against the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India.
Mon Jul 03 2023
Pro wrestlers return to China as global bouts resume after pandemic
Malaysia's Nor "Phoenix" Diana, the first hijab-wearing pro wrestler will also be making her way to the wrestling championship.
Wed Jun 07 2023
Wrestling: Indian athletes to toss medals into Ganges as they demand official's arrest
India's top wrestlers demand the arrest of the head of the Wrestling Federation of India over sexual harassment allegations.
Tue May 30 2023
Top Japan sumo wrestler Hakuho infected with coronavirus - JSA
Hakuho's positive test comes just five days before the sumo New Year Grand Tournament is due to start on January 10.
Tue Jan 05 2021
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Askren in Singapore: Who will emerge as the best grappler?
UFC will be holding its fourth event in Singapore this October 26, featuring a showdown of two legendary grapplers in the headline.
Mon Oct 21 2019
Wrestling champion Ritu Phogat joins ONE Championship
ONE Championship has just announced that it has signed women's wrestling sensation Ritu Phogat of India to a multiple-bout contract.
Tue Feb 26 2019
WWE signs first woman wrestler from Arab world in global push
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. signed its first female performer from the Arab world on Sunday, smashing cultural taboos.
Mon Oct 16 2017
Gawker settles with ex-pro wrestler Hulk Hogan for US$31 million
Shuttered irreverent news website Gawker Media LLC has reached a US$31 million cash settlement with Hulk Hogan over a leaked sex tape.
Thu Nov 03 2016
Rio 2016: Furious Mongolian coaches strip over bronze medal defeat
Two Mongolian coaches stripped in protest after their wrestler was denied victory in a bronze medal contest in Rio on Sunday.
Mon Aug 22 2016
Gawker, Hulk Hogan in settlement talks over privacy case
Gawker Media Group is engaged in preliminary talks with the former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan to reach a settlement over a $140 million court judgment.
Mon Aug 08 2016
Bollywood's Salman Khan draws ire for 'rape' analogy
Khan made the comments in an interview to promote his latest Bollywood movie Sultan, which tells the story of an ageing wrestler trying to make a comeback.
Tue Jun 21 2016
Ready to rumble: Asian pro wrestlers dream of stardom
There is a small but growing community of Southeast Asians who trade drop-kicks and body-slams in a bid to build "pro wrestling" scenes like WWE.
Wed Jun 15 2016
Dwayne Johnson reveals new details on his "Fast and Furious" character
The wrestler-turn-actor took to Instagram to release a black and white photo of 'Luke Hobbs' sporting a leather vest and pointy goatee.
Mon May 30 2016
Chyna, pioneering woman pro wrestler and '9th Wonder of the World,' found dead at 45
Henry Ford might be famous for saying, "We live many lives," but former professional wrestler, pornographic actress and ESL teacher Joanie "Chyna" Laurer, who was found dead Wednesday at 45.
Thu Apr 21 2016
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024