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Watford fires Nigel Pearson with 2 Premier League games left

Sunday, 19 July 2020, 21:40 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Watford fired manager Nigel Pearson on Sunday with only two games remaining this season as the team tries to stay in the Premier League. The surprise move saw Watford announce internal promotions...

Hamilton wins 8th Hungarian GP to equal Schumacher F1 record

Sunday, 19 July 2020, 20:52 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix for the eighth time to equal Michael Schumacher's single-venue record and take the championship lead on Sunday. Hamilton's latest...

Arteta outwits Guardiola: Arsenal beats City to reach final

Sunday, 19 July 2020, 01:28 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Seven months after leaving Pep Guardiola's side, Mikel Arteta outwitted his mentor to ensure his first season as Arsenal manager will end with an FA Cup final. In only his 25th match as a...

Leeds back in English Premier League after 16-year exile

Friday, 17 July 2020, 23:58 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Setting off smoke bombs in the team's yellow and blue, Leeds United fans celebrated outside their Elland Road stadium after the northern English team's 16-year exile from the Premier League ended on...

Waterpolo, Enemed Cup: San Giljan and Sliema reach final

Friday, 17 July 2020, 21:30 Last update: about 6 years ago

As expected San Giljan and Sliema will contest this year's Enemed final tomorrow after winning their semi-finals yesterday. San Giljan powered their way past Sirens in a one sided affair, whilst...

German World Cup winner André Schürrle retires at 29

Friday, 17 July 2020, 15:20 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Former World Cup winner André Schürrle has retired at the age of 29 after failing to recapture the form that helped him star for Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea. Schürrle, who...

Fans allowed back into English sports events from next week

Friday, 17 July 2020, 13:31 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Spectators will be allowed back into some sports events in England from next week as coronavirus prevention measures are tested ahead of a planned wider reopening of stadiums in October. Domestic...

Real Madrid clinches Spanish league title with win

Friday, 17 July 2020, 00:54 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

There was Zinedine Zidane again, being thrown into the air by his Real Madrid players in another title celebration. With the Frenchman back in charge, Madrid is back to collecting major...

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