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Hamilton captures 6th pole at Chinese GP with record time

Saturday, 8 April 2017, 12:42 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Faced with a spirited challenge from a resurgent Ferrari for the new Formula One season, Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton showed that he's still the driver to beat. Hamilton captured his sixth pole...

Hamilton again expects stiff challenge from Vettel in China

Thursday, 6 April 2017, 13:56 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Three-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton finds himself in an unfamiliar position just one race into the new season — facing a stiff challenge from a driver other than former Mercedes...

Brazil takes over top spot from Argentina in FIFA rankings

Thursday, 6 April 2017, 11:48 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Brazil has taken over at the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time since 2010. After losing Lionel Messi to a four-match ban, Argentina lost 2-0 at Bolivia last week and dropped to No....

2017 XTERRA European Tour gets underway in Malta tomorrow

Thursday, 6 April 2017, 09:49 Last update: about 11 years ago

The 3rd annual Xterra Malta off-road triathlon will launch the 15th season of racing on the Xterra European Tour as the race gets underway tomorrow. Two hundred and twenty-nine athletes will be...

Winter League: Sliema beat Neptunes for first win of season

Thursday, 6 April 2017, 08:44 Last update: about 11 years ago

Sliema Betsson overcame their arch rivals Neptunes 8-5 yesterday in the Winter League. The Blues led 1-0 at the end of the first session with a Zach Mizzi goal. Neptunes equalised through...

Chelsea beat Man City to go back on track for Premier League title

Thursday, 6 April 2017, 08:22 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Chelsea re-established its position as hot favorite to win the Premier League trophy on Wednesday, virtually eliminating Manchester City from the title race and leaving Tottenham as the only realistic...

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