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Djokovic not sure if he can keep playing at Australian Open

Saturday, 13 February 2021, 06:21 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Novak Djokovic said he tore a muscle during a fall in his five-set victory in the Australian Open's third round and might need to pull out of the tournament. His opponent, American Taylor Fritz,...

Atalanta beat Napoli to reach cup final against Juventus

Thursday, 11 February 2021, 06:46 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Atalanta beat defending champion Napoli 3-1 on Wednesday to set up an Italian Cup final against Juventus. Matteo Pessina scored twice after Duván Zapata had given Atalanta an early lead in...

FA Cup: City on record winning run, Everton beat Spurs 5-4

Thursday, 11 February 2021, 06:44 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

One of the most relentless schedules in the history of English soccer hasn’t stopped Manchester City putting together a record-setting run of wins. It’s 15 straight victories and...

Djokovic holds off Tiafoe; Venus hobbles out in Australia

Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 18:23 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Frances Tiafoe had never played a No. 1, had never beaten anyone in the Top 5, and now he'd just won a tiebreaker against Novak Djokovic to level their second-round match at the Australian...

Juventus reach Italian Cup final after 0-0 draw with Inter

Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 07:20 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Juventus progressed to its sixth Italian Cup final in seven years after a 0-0 draw against Inter Milan on Tuesday to win 2-1 on aggregate. Atalanta hosts Napoli on Wednesday in the other...

Man United, Bournemouth advance to FA Cup quarterfinals

Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 07:13 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Manchester United is into the FA Cup quarterfinals for a seventh straight season. Bournemouth got there for only the second time in its 122-year history. Scott McTominay’s 97th-minute...

Nadal, Barty advance in straight sets at Australia Open

Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 21:08 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Facing a break point late in the third set, Rafael Nadal sprinted to his left and hit a running forehand winner from way out wide. A slow-motion fist pump was a very subdued celebration by his...

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