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Shooting: Nicky Carabott wins Blueline Trap trophy

Sunday, 5 August 2018, 10:36 Last update: about 9 years ago

Nicky Carabott won The Blue Line Trap Trophy organized by The Malta Shooting Sport Federation. This event was on 125 clays trap with the top six to qualify for the final stages. Nicky Carabott...

Dutch to defend women's field hockey title vs Ireland

Saturday, 4 August 2018, 22:18 Last update: about 9 years ago

The Netherlands reached yet another Women's World Cup field hockey final after beating Australia in a shootout on Saturday. The Dutch conceded a penalty corner goal with seven minutes left but...

Russian swimmer Kolesnikov sets 50m backstroke world record

Saturday, 4 August 2018, 19:07 Last update: about 9 years ago

Russian swimmer Kliment Kolesnikov set a world record in the final of the men's 50-meter backstroke at the European Championships on Saturday. Kolesnikov finished in 24 seconds to beat the...

Golf, PGA Championship 2018: A look at top contenders

Saturday, 4 August 2018, 18:09 Last update: about 9 years ago

A capsule look at 10 top contenders for the PGA Championship, to be held Aug. 9-12 at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis (list in predicted order of finish): DUSTIN JOHNSON Age:...

Sinkovic brothers take first step on Olympic rowing mission

Saturday, 4 August 2018, 15:14 Last update: about 9 years ago

Two years after earning Croatia's first Olympic gold medal in rowing, the Sinkovic brothers have won a major title again — in a different discipline. Valent and Martin Sinkovic won the...

Badminton worlds: Shi faces Momota, Marin v Sindhu in finals

Saturday, 4 August 2018, 14:16 Last update: about 9 years ago

Shi Yuqi of China beat two-time champion and compatriot Chen Long 21-11, 21-17 to reach the final of the badminton world championships on Saturday. These worlds could mark a changing of the guard...

Athletics: Semenya wins 400 meters at African championships

Saturday, 4 August 2018, 01:26 Last update: about 9 years ago

Caster Semenya won the 400 meters at the African championships on Friday and said she still plans to compete in middle-distance races at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics despite new IAAF rules starting in...

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