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Skiing: Vonn to go 'full throttle' in last race of her career

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 19:58 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Anyone expecting Lindsey Vonn to take it easy in her last race should think again. Doesn't matter if she's still banged up from a crash with a black eye, a sore rib — not to...

'Like a fairytale': Svindal wins world silver in final ski

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 19:45 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Aksel Lund Svindal stretched out his arms and looked to the snow-filled sky, soaking in a big skiing atmosphere one last time as thousands of flag-waving Norwegians cheered their idol at the finish...

Germany, Russia, Latvia all medal twice at luge World Cup

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 16:00 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Germany, Russia and Latvia each earned two medals Saturday on the opening day of a luge World Cup weekend. The German team of Tobias Wendl and Tobias Arlt won the doubles race, with fellow...

Futsal: Valletta and Luxol set for the major clash

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 11:09 Last update: about 8 years ago Stephen Azzopardi

Two days after their clash in the BOV Premier Football League, Valletta increased their winning record by winning 5-1 against Birkirkara. Both supporters created a good vibe during this match at the...

Shooting: William Chetcuti wins the MSSF Trap Selection

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 10:18 Last update: about 8 years ago Edwin Vella

William Chetcuti won The 2nd MSSF Trap Selection Shoot 2019 this weekend organized at Bidnija. This event was on 125 clays trap, 75 on Saturday afternoon and another 50 clays on Sunday...

Malta kickboxing gradings

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 10:10 Last update: about 8 years ago

On Sunday 3rd February, a good number of kickboxing students underwent their belt grading. A total of around 50 students were examined. 45 of the said students train at Ying Yang Team Noel Kickboxing...

Russia's Paralympic doping suspension lifted

Friday, 8 February 2019, 11:08 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Russia will be able to compete at next year's Paralympics in Tokyo after being reinstated Friday, more than two years after the country was suspended for widespread doping. The IPC ruled reforms...

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