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Hamilton sets pole record with dramatic last lap in the rain

Sunday, 3 September 2017, 07:50 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Full throttle at more than 300 kph (nearly 200 mph), his vision impaired by heavy rain pounding down on his shiny golden helmet, Lewis Hamilton pulled out a clutch performance to enter the F1 record...

Spain beats Italy 3-0 to close in on World Cup spot

Sunday, 3 September 2017, 07:47 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Spain ended Italy's 11-year unbeaten run in qualifiers with a 3-0 win on Saturday and moved closer to securing a World Cup spot. The Italians hadn't lost a qualifier — World Cup or European...

World Cup 2018: Second half goals sink Malta

Friday, 1 September 2017, 22:39 Last update: about 10 years ago

Hallelujah, the ITV commentator said. It was the 52nd minute, and England until then were struggling to make an impression against an organised Malta side in a World Cup 2018 qualifying match in...

Updated: Police charge Wayne Rooney with drunk driving

Friday, 1 September 2017, 11:42 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Wayne Rooney has been charged with drunk driving and was released on bail ahead of a court appearance later this month, Cheshire police said Friday....

France's big win leaves Dutch in danger of missing World Cup

Friday, 1 September 2017, 08:42 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

France's 4-0 win over Netherlands has the Dutch on the brink of missing the World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo's three goals helped keep Portugal in contention in European qualifying and moved him...

Teen Cutrone scores again for Milan, Napoli beat Atalanta

Monday, 28 August 2017, 07:36 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

AC Milan brought in high-profile players in the offseason, but it is a youth academy graduate who is proving the difference. Patrick Cutrone scored again Sunday to help Milan to a 2-1 victory...

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