Rob Woollard

Report on sport in the Americas for Agence France-Presse.

Magic Johnson steps down as Lakers chief

Article Rob Woollard - 10 Apr 2019

The 59-year-old Lakers legend's decision follows the failure of the LA franchise to make the playoffs for a sixth consecutive year.

Kaepernick fronts Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ ad campaign

Article Rob Woollard - 4 Sep 2018

Kaepernick triggered a political firestorm after kneeling during the US national anthem in 2016 to protest racial injustice

Belgium, Mexico march on as Germany face Swedish test

Article Rob Woollard - 23 Jun 2018

Belgium and Mexico powered towards the last 16 of the World Cup with convincing victories as defending champions Germany prepped for Sweden

Simone Biles: ‘I was abused’ by USA gymnastics doctor

Article Rob Woollard - 16 Jan 2018

In a statement posted on Twitter, Biles said she had wrestled with her decision to go public with her story since the scandal broke.

Before Mayweather-McGregor … there was Ali v Inoki

Article Rob Woollard - 13 Jul 2017

There are many in the boxing world who are appalled by the prospect of Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor climbing into a ring next month.

Corrupt former Fifa official Blazer dead

Article Rob Woollard - 13 Jul 2017

Corrupt football official-turned-whistleblower Chuck Blazer, whose evidence helped trigger the FIFA bribery scandal, died Wednesday, his lawyers said.

Germany Gotze World Cup

Article Rob Woollard - 13 Jul 2014

Mario Götze scored an extra-time winner as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to become the first European team to win a World Cup held in South America.

England polish penalties to ward off Spain pain

Article Rob Woollard - 21 Jun 2012

England will step up their penalty-taking practice as they enter the Euro 2012 knockout rounds desperate to atone for repeated failures in shoot-outs.

France scramble for England tie

Article Rob Woollard - 11 Jun 2012

France came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with England as a cagey Euro 2012 opener between the Group D rivals ended in a stalemate.

English soccer inches closer to goal-line technology

Article Rob Woollard - 15 May 2012

Soccer referees may soon be equipped with technology that will enable them to tell if a soccer ball has crossed the goal-line.

Disappointing derby sets Man City above United

Article Rob Woollard - 1 May 2012

Manchester City have seized control of the Premier League after beating Manchester United 1-0 in a derby that failed to live up to its pre-match hype.

Chelsea on the up after Barcelona stumble

Article Rob Woollard - 19 Apr 2012

Didier Drogba has helped Chelsea stun Champions League title defenders Barcelona with a 1-0 upset victory in their first-leg semifinal.

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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