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Adieu, Rafa: 9-time French Open champ Nadal out with injury

Saturday, 28 May 2016, 07:41 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

For a decade, Rafael Nadal ruled Roland Garros the way no other man has dominated any Grand Slam site. On Friday, his powerful left wrist wrapped in a blue brace, Nadal delivered the surprising...

Malta succumbs to heavy 0-6 defeat against Czech Republic

Friday, 27 May 2016, 20:45 Last update: about 11 years ago Henry Brincat

Malta suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat at the hands of the Czech Republic yesterday in a friendly match in Austria. It was an easy victory for the Czechs who dominated proceedings from start to finish...

Ancelotti hoping for some stability at Bayern Munich

Friday, 27 May 2016, 15:55 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Carlo Ancelotti's next managerial assignment soon begins at Bayern Munich, and he still hasn't mastered German. Given how clubs casually dispose of managers, Ancelotti could be forgiven for...

Zidane feels 'lucky' to be back in Champions League final

Friday, 27 May 2016, 09:12 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Zinedine Zidane couldn't have asked for much more after only five months as RealMadrid's head coach. The former France great has a chance to end the season celebrating the Champions League title,...

Sister Act: Serena, Venus Williams both win 6-2, 6-1 at Open

Friday, 27 May 2016, 06:42 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

First it was Serena Williams' turn to overpower an opponent 6-2, 6-1 on Court Suzanne Lenglen. Shortly after that was over Thursday, her older sister Venus entered the very same French Open arena...

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