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Qatar 2022: Dominant Malta outclass Cyprus with 3-0 win

Wednesday, 1 September 2021, 22:40 Last update: about 6 years ago Chris Cassar

The Malta national team on Wednesday outclassed their Cypriot opponents to score their first win in the World Cup qualification group. The 3-0 score amply shows Malta’s dominance all...

Djokovic tops teen "Ruuune!" at US Open in calendar Slam bid

Wednesday, 1 September 2021, 08:16 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

If the last-name chorus of “Ruuuuuune!” in support of his relatively unknown teenage opponent at the U.S. Open bothered Novak Djokovic, he never let anyone know. Nor was there any...

After US Open loss, Murray calls Tsitsipas breaks 'nonsense'

Tuesday, 31 August 2021, 14:59 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Andy Murray is aware that Stefanos Tsitsipas has a growing reputation for pushing the boundaries when it comes to taking breaks during a match. Murray expected that to be an issue during their...

Giroud scores two as Milan rout Cagliari 4-1 in Serie A

Monday, 30 August 2021, 06:58 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Olivier Giroud scored his first two league goals for AC Milan as the Rossoneri beat Cagliari 4-1 in Serie A on Sunday. All the goals came in the first half with Giroud scoring Milan’s last...

Greenwood's goals well timed before Ronaldo's United return

Monday, 30 August 2021, 06:56 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Mason Greenwood is making sure Manchester United doesn't neglect his scoring abilities when Cristiano Ronaldo returns. The 19-year-old striker — who is almost half Ronaldo's age — has...

Verstappen wins rain-marred Belgian GP after short restart

Sunday, 29 August 2021, 19:23 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Max Verstappen won a rain-soaked Belgian Grand Prix when it was finally called off Sunday after it restarted under a safety car nearly three hours later than its scheduled time. The race was...

Jacques Rogge, IOC president for 12 years, dies at 79

Sunday, 29 August 2021, 19:03 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Jacques Rogge, who oversaw an era of political and financial stability in the Olympic movement after its worst ethics scandal and pursued a hard line against doping during his 12 years as IOC...

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