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F1: Leclerc takes Singapore GP pole as Verstappen aborts lap

Saturday, 1 October 2022, 18:38 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Max Verstappen looked on course for pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday when his Red Bull team aborted his lap with just seconds left in qualifying because of a fuel issue and...

Friendly match: Late goals give Malta victory over Israel

Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 06:33 Last update: about 5 years ago

Two late goals gave Malta a more than deserved victory over Israel, who have gained promotion to Group A in the next UEFA Nations League. It was a very good overall performance by the boys in red,...

Nations League: Spain tops Portugal late to reach Final Four

Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 06:29 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Luis Enrique was ready for the criticism to start pouring out back home. He knew another setback so close to the World Cup would raise questions about his team and his work. Then a late goal...

Italy advance in Nations League; England, Germany draw 3-3

Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 09:06 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Part one of the healing process is complete for Italy. Looking to regain respect after failing to qualify for a second straight World Cup, the Azzurri advanced to next year’s finals...

Croatia, Dutch advance in Nations League; France lose

Monday, 26 September 2022, 05:25 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Croatia and the Netherlands finished warming up for the World Cup in style on Sunday by winning their last Nations League games to qualify for the Final Four tournament next year. Croatia topped...

Nations League: Portugal beat Czechs, Spain lose to Swiss

Sunday, 25 September 2022, 07:15 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Diogo Dalot helped Portugal take control of its Nations League group by scoring his first two international goals in a 4-0 rout at the Czech Republic on Saturday. Spain blew its lead of Group A2...

Roger Federer retires after teaming with Nadal in last match

Saturday, 24 September 2022, 12:34 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

This day, this match, had to come, of course, for Roger Federer, and for tennis, just as it inevitably must for every athlete in every sport. Federer bid adieu Friday night with one last...

England and Germany both beaten in Nations League

Saturday, 24 September 2022, 07:23 Last update: about 5 years ago

It was a rough night for two teams expected to be World Cup contenders. England lost at Italy 1-0 and was relegated from the top tier of the Nations League, and Germany lost at home to Hungary by the...

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