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Spartans early flurry sinks Saints

Friday, 8 September 2017, 21:29 Last update: about 10 years ago Silvio Vella

Hamrun Spartans scored two early goals that gave them a second win of the season over St Andrews and although dominating for long spells, they had to hold on to some...

Spain and Serbia close in on World Cup spots

Wednesday, 6 September 2017, 06:23 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Spain and Serbia are on the verge of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after wins on Tuesday, while Croatia and Iceland are top of a very tight Group I. Spain followed up Saturday's 3-0...

Germany, England close in on World Cup qualification

Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 07:11 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Germany roared back to its best in a 6-0 demolition of Norway, while England also closed in on World Cup qualification, albeit in contrasting fashion in a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Slovakia on...

World Cup: Early goal paves way for Scotland win against Malta

Monday, 4 September 2017, 22:34 Last update: about 10 years ago

An early goal gave Scotland the comfort they were looking for and paved the way for an easy win against Malta in a World Cup 2018 qualifier played in Glasgow this evening. The victory gave the...

France held by Luxembourg; Belgium qualify for World Cup

Monday, 4 September 2017, 08:01 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

France wasted its chance to move a step closer to World Cup qualification after a 0-0 home draw with Luxembourg that leaves automatic qualification from Group A wide open with two games to...

World Cup Scotland-Malta: Ghedin hoping for a good performance

Sunday, 3 September 2017, 21:04 Last update: about 10 years ago Chris Cassar

A still bitterly disappointed Pietro Ghedin said that he is confident that his players will rise to the occasion and repeat the good performance shown against England until the late collapse. At...

Hamilton wins Italian GP to move ahead of Vettel

Sunday, 3 September 2017, 17:54 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Lewis Hamilton won the Italian Grand Prix virtually unchallenged from pole position Sunday and moved ahead of Sebastian Vettel to take the lead in the drivers' standings. Hamilton finished nearly...

Hamilton sets pole record with dramatic last lap in the rain

Sunday, 3 September 2017, 07:50 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Full throttle at more than 300 kph (nearly 200 mph), his vision impaired by heavy rain pounding down on his shiny golden helmet, Lewis Hamilton pulled out a clutch performance to enter the F1 record...

Spain beats Italy 3-0 to close in on World Cup spot

Sunday, 3 September 2017, 07:47 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Spain ended Italy's 11-year unbeaten run in qualifiers with a 3-0 win on Saturday and moved closer to securing a World Cup spot. The Italians hadn't lost a qualifier — World Cup or European...

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