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Young Verstappen brings new life into Formula 1

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 11:03 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

In a scene never before witnessed in Formula One, a teenager stood atop the podium at the Spanish Grand Prix, holding the winner's trophy. The youngster with the silverware in his hands was Max...

Updated: Italy coach Antonio Conte cleared of match-fixing

Monday, 16 May 2016, 14:01 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Italy coach Antonio Conte has been cleared of match-fixing after a fast-track trial in Cremona. The prosecutor had requested a suspended six-month sentence for the future Chelsea manager as well...

Rashford in, Walcott out for England squad for Euro 2016

Monday, 16 May 2016, 12:32 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Manchester United teenager Marcus Rashford has been included in England's provisional 26-man squad ahead of the European Championship. The 18-year-old Rashford, who made his debut for United in...

Updated: UK police commissioner calls for inquiry into fake bomb

Monday, 16 May 2016, 11:32 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Greater Manchester's mayor has called for an inquiry into a security alert triggered by a fake bomb left behind at a sports stadium after a training exercise. The discovery of the dummy bomb on...

Murray beats Djokovic on clay for first time to win Rome title

Sunday, 15 May 2016, 19:14 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic on clay for the first time to win the Italian Open title Sunday in a match that Djokovic argued should have been stopped due to rain. Gaining a measure of revenge...

Verstappen becomes youngest F1 winner after Mercedes crash

Sunday, 15 May 2016, 17:04 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Max Verstappen of Red Bull became Formula One's youngest race winner at age 18 with a victory at the Spanish Grand Prix after Mercedes teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg crashed into each other...

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