Dwight Yorke (second right) talks with fans during the Manchester United’s Success Is A Blend event in HCM City on Sunday. — Photo thethaovanhoa.vn Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Football legend Dwight Yorke in his visit to Việt Nam on Sunday said Vietnamese players should leave the country to improve their abilities. Yorke arrived in HCM City to take part in the launch of a three-year co-operation programme entitled ‘Success Is A Blend’ between Manchester United and their partners. The former striker was joined by more than 1,000 Manchester United fans at the Nguyễn Du Gymnasium on his fourth trip to the country. He said there were many potential players in Asia and Việt Nam in particular but they needed better conditions to develop. He also said competitions in Asia were not as competitive as those in Europe, so to push themselves footballers should try to go abroad and play at higher levels of competition. He said that could help bring … [Read more...] about Dwight Yorke urges Vietnamese players to test themselves abroad
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USOC seeks to revoke USA Gymnastics’ status as governing body
USOC seeks to revoke USA Gymnastics' status as governing body A gymnast competes on vault at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., August 19, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS NEW YORK (REUTERS) - The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has taken the first steps to revoke USA Gymnastics of its status as the national governing body for the sport in the latest fallout from the sex abuse scandal involving a former team doctor. The USOC said the challenges facing the governing body, which is trying to recover from a scandal over the sexual abuse of hundreds of female athletes by ex-team doctor Larry Nassar, are more than it is capable of overcoming in its current form. “This is a situation in which there are no perfect solutions,” USOC chief executive Sarah Hirshland said in an open letter to the gymnastics community. “Seeking to revoke recognition is not a decision that we have come to easily, but I believe it is the right action. … [Read more...] about USOC seeks to revoke USA Gymnastics’ status as governing body
Sharapova beaten by birthday girl Suarez Navarro in New York
Sharapova beaten by birthday girl Suarez Navarro in New YorkThe Saigon Times Daily Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts after losing a point to Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain in a fourth round match on day eight of the 2018 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, NY, USA September 3, 2018 – PHOTO: REUTERS NEW YORK (REUTERS) - Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro celebrated her 30th birthday in style at the U.S. Open on Monday by beating Russian Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-3 to book her place in the quarter-finals. Sharapova, the 2006 champion, had never lost a night session match in New York prior to her first Grand Slam meeting with Suarez Navarro. “Thank you so much guys,” Suarez Navarro said courtside after being wished happy birthday by the crowd. “It’s the first time I’ve played this year at night. I’m very happy because I played a good match.” Five-times Grand Slam champion Sharapova … [Read more...] about Sharapova beaten by birthday girl Suarez Navarro in New York
Film producer Weinstein indicted for rape: New York prosecutor
Film producer Weinstein indicted for rape: New York prosecutor Film producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, U.S., May 25, 2018 - PHOTO: REUTERS NEW YORK (REUTERS) - Movie producer Harvey Weinstein was indicted on Wednesday on charges of rape and a criminal sexual act, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said, the first case to emerge from a slew of sexual misconduct allegations against him. “This indictment brings the defendant another step closer to accountability for the crimes of violence with which he is now charged,” Vance said in a statement on the charges against the disgraced 66-year-old co-founder of the Miramax film studio and the Weinstein Co. The grand jury indictment follows his arrest and court appearance last Friday on charges related to two among about 70 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct, all of which Weinstein has denied. Vance’s statement said Weinstein was charged with rape in the first … [Read more...] about Film producer Weinstein indicted for rape: New York prosecutor
New Zealand welcomes VN rambutan
Viet Nam are set to begin exporting rambutans to New Zealand after years of trade negotiations between the two countries.— Photo gocom.vn Viet Nam are set to begin exporting rambutans to New Zealand after seven years of trade negotiations between the two countries. The move comes after a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue and senior officials from the government of New Zealand in July of last year during Hue’s official working visit to the country. The information will be announced today in Ha Noi, and is expected to boost bilateral co-operation opportunities in the fruit growing sector, reports baodautu.vn. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s plant protection department, Viet Nam currently grows three varieties of rambutan. These are java, Thai and nhan rambutans. Nhan rambutans are smaller than other varieties and are considered to have the best taste among rambutan varieties. The fruit is mainly grown in the southern … [Read more...] about New Zealand welcomes VN rambutan