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Rublev overcomes Tsitsipas to reach ATP semis in Turin

Saturday, 19 November 2022, 06:25 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Andrey Rublev rallied to upset second-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas and reach the final four of the ATP Finals on Friday. Rublev won 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the semifinals for the first time. He will...

Man United takes 'appropriate steps' after Ronaldo interview

Friday, 18 November 2022, 15:39 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Manchester United has “initiated appropriate steps” in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview with Piers Morgan. The Premier League club's legal team was waiting to...

France face weight of history in bid to retain World Cup

Friday, 18 November 2022, 11:27 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

As well as coping with injuries to key players again, France has the weight of World Cup history to contend with in Qatar. Good luck, Les Bleus. Not since Brazil lost the 1998...

Fritz beats Auger-Aliassime, faces Djokovic in semifinals

Friday, 18 November 2022, 07:59 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Taylor Fritz advanced to the final four of the ATP Finals by beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (4), 6-7 (5), 6-2 on Thursday at the year-end tournament. The American will face five-time champion...

Greece rescue draw in dying minutes against gallant Malta

Friday, 18 November 2022, 07:47 Last update: about 5 years ago Simon Farrugia

Malta registered a good result against superior opposition when in a friendly match played at the National Stadium they drew against Greece in match which came to life in the second forty five...

Rugby: Overseas RUFC host HMS Albion in 7s rugby series

Thursday, 17 November 2022, 13:18 Last update: about 5 years ago

HMS Albion and Maltese rugby club Overseas RUFC met last week in what is a tradition for the local side when a British ship is in port, and played a mini 7s rugby series at MCAST Paola. A...

Djokovic eases into semifinals with victory over Rublev

Thursday, 17 November 2022, 07:32 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Five-time champion Novak Djokovic eased into the final four of the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Andrey Rublev on Wednesday. It took the seventh-seeded Djokovic just 68 minutes to see off...

Club teams impacted Italy's failure to qualify for World Cup

Wednesday, 16 November 2022, 12:25 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Loved and admired around the world for producing players like Roberto Baggio and Andrea Pirlo, Italy’s national team struggles for respect at home. In a country where club teams rule and...

Nadal out of ATP Finals after loss; Ruud through to semis

Wednesday, 16 November 2022, 06:31 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Rafael Nadal's error-strewn performance on Tuesday saw him eliminated from the ATP Finals, missing out once again on adding one of the few major trophies still missing from his glittering list of...

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