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Bayern Munich chasing more Bundesliga records

Friday, 28 March 2014, 14:46 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

With the Bundesliga title already in hand, Bayern Munich can start thinking about finishing the season undefeated with the most points ever collected in the championship.   Borussia Dortmund...

Hiddink to take over as Netherlands coach after World Cup

Friday, 28 March 2014, 13:22 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Guus Hiddink will take over as Netherlands coach after the World Cup, when Louis van Gaal is stepping down, the country's football association announced on Friday.   Hiddink will lead...

Red Bull has more fuel dramas at Malaysian GP

Friday, 28 March 2014, 12:28 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Red Bull experienced more issues with the contentious fuel-flow sensors during practice at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Thursday, raising the prospect of another showdown with Formula One officials...

Ronaldo: Pressure 'huge' on Brazil World Cup team

Friday, 28 March 2014, 11:01 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Ronaldo didn't quite go along with the outrageous predictions of eternal damnation if Brazil doesn't win the World Cup on home soil, but did concede the squad is "enormous pressure"...

Mercedes fastest in practice for F1 Malaysian GP

Friday, 28 March 2014, 10:05 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Mercedes confirmed it is the team to beat at the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix by setting the fastest times in both of Friday's practice sessions, although its rivals are closer than...

Williams beats Sharapova for 15th straight time

Friday, 28 March 2014, 06:05 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova for the 15th consecutive time, rallying in both sets for a 6-4, 6-3 victory in the Sony Open semifinals on Thursday.   Williams, seeking a record seventh...

UEFA countries vote for Nations League event

Thursday, 27 March 2014, 18:34 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Seeking to bolster national team football amid the rampant success of club competitions, UEFA's 54 member countries voted to create the Nations League on Thursday.   The competition will...

Hamilton up for the fight at F1 Malaysian GP

Thursday, 27 March 2014, 11:43 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Nico Rosberg may be the Formula One championship leader but Lewis Hamilton remains the bookmakers' favorite to win the title, and the Briton said Thursday that he is relishing the chance to get...

UEFA's Platini delays talks on FIFA election plans

Thursday, 27 March 2014, 09:37 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

UEFA President Michel Platini has pushed back his deadline to decide if he will contest the FIFA presidential election next year.   Platini told UEFA's 54 member federations on Thursday...

Djokovic beats Murray, Federer loses to Nishikori

Thursday, 27 March 2014, 06:25 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Novak Djokovic benefited from an erroneous call and claimed he didn't realize he had broken the rules. When Andy Murray walked to the net and challenged him about it, Djokovic responded with a...

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