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Hamilton ready to chase 8th F1 title

Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 11:57 Last update: about 6 years ago

If Lewis Hamilton wins an eighth Formula One title, he will stand alone among the sport's greats. And that might be the perfect time to walk away from the track for good. Hamilton's decision to...

World Cup qualifying set to resume in Asia after 16 months

Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 11:55 Last update: about 6 years ago

A contentious meeting between Japan and South Korea may feature European-based stars but a match of more significance in Asia involves Tajikistan hosting Mongolia on Thursday. It marks the resumption...

Bayer Leverkusen fires coach Peter Bosz after sudden decline

Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 11:52 Last update: about 6 years ago

Bayer Leverkusen fired coach Peter Bosz on Tuesday following a decline in the team's form over the past few months. The Bundesliga club said 39-year-old Hannes Wolf, who had been in charge of the...

Hibernians FC president Tony Bezzina passes away

Monday, 15 March 2021, 12:09 Last update: about 6 years ago

Hibernians FC president Tony Bezzina has passed away at the age of 72. Bezzina (above, right) is the longest serving president in Maltese football, having served for 43 years at the helm of...

Max Verstappen fastest in F1 testing as Mercedes struggles

Friday, 12 March 2021, 20:14 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was fastest on the first of three days of Formula One testing on Friday, while unexpected reliability issues restricted Mercedes' time on track and offered its...

Milan scores late to draw 1-1 at Man United in Europa League

Thursday, 11 March 2021, 21:18 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

AC Milan defender Simon Kjær scored in injury time Thursday to secure a 1-1 draw at Manchester United in the first leg of the Europa League's round of 16. Kjær capitalized on poor...

Federer back on tour in Qatar, 'not 100% yet'

Thursday, 11 March 2021, 20:28 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

There was plenty, to be sure, that was unfamiliar to Roger Federer in his first competitive match in more than a year. Can't hand your towel to a ball person in the pandemic era. Get ready to...

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