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'Old man' Mikulak (he's 25) back for 5th US gymnastics title

Thursday, 16 August 2018, 02:00 Last update: about 9 years ago

If Sam Mikulak didn't already get the message from the twinge in his back during a dismount last week, he could certainly figure it out from looking around the field at the U.S. gymnastics...

Atletico beats Real Madrid 4-2 after extra time in Super Cup

Thursday, 16 August 2018, 00:18 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Atletico Madrid finally got the better of Real Madrid on the European stage, scoring twice in extra time to win 4-2 in the UEFA Super Cup final on Wednesday in its rival's first game without Cristiano...

Man City midfielder De Bruyne injures knee in training

Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 23:14 Last update: about 9 years ago

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne could face a lengthy layoff with a knee injury that forced him to attend an event using crutches on Wednesday. De Bruyne and his City teammates attended...

Ethiopian runner who protested at Olympics invited home

Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 22:41 Last update: about 9 years ago

An Ethiopian marathon runner who went into exile after protesting against oppression in his country while winning a silver medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics has been asked to return...

Goalkeeper Subasic retires from Croatia's national team

Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 13:11 Last update: about 9 years ago

Danijel Subasic says he is retiring from international soccer, becoming the third Croatian player that reached the World Cup final to leave the national team. The 33-year-old Subasic joins...

Honda put off retirement to sign A-League deal

Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 08:42 Last update: about 9 years ago

Japan star Keisuke Honda says he planned to retire after this year's World Cup but changed his mind when offered a contract by the Melbourne Victory in Australian football's A-League. Already...

Tennis: Federer wins, Serena loses in Cincy tourney

Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 06:30 Last update: about 9 years ago

Roger Federer made a successful return to the Western & Southern Open on Tuesday. The day wasn't so great for Serena Williams. Federer advanced to the third round with a 6-4, 6-4 victory...

Tennis: Muguruza, Ferrer to play for Spain at Hopman Cup

Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 04:54 Last update: about 9 years ago

Two-time grand slam champion Garbine Muguruza will team with veteran David Ferrer in a strong Spanish pairing at the Hopman Cup mixed teams tennis tournament in Perth from Dec. 29. Ninth-ranked...

Tennis leaders preparing to vote on Davis Cup overhaul

Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 03:51 Last update: about 9 years ago

A new Davis Cup format that tennis' governing body believes is more enticing for players and more lucrative for nations will be voted on this week. The proposal to overhaul the current...

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