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223-2: Nadal blows 2-set lead against Tsitsipas in Australia

Thursday, 18 February 2021, 06:39 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Rafael Nadal entered his Australian Open quarterfinal with a 223-1 record when grabbing the first two sets of a Grand Slam match. Thanks to his own mistakes — and some spirited play by...

Smashing success: Djokovic beats Zverev, into Australian SF

Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 15:46 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Novak Djokovic smashed a racket, sending a piece of the frame flying. Later, he plopped himself down right there at the back of the blue court, looking forlorn as can be. He dropped the opening...

Werner ends 1,000-minute EPL goal drought, Chelsea go 4th

Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 07:40 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

After exactly 1,000 minutes without finding the net, Timo Werner ended his Premier League goal drought. The Chelsea striker tapped in at the far post after Olivier Giroud had failed to connect...

Bad back? What bad back? Rafael Nadal rolls to 43rd Slam QF

Tuesday, 16 February 2021, 06:48 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

So much for the thought that Rafael Nadal's bad back might hold him back at the Australian Open as he tries to break a tie with Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles titles won by a...

Man United's chase of Premier League leader City hit by draw

Monday, 15 February 2021, 06:52 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Manchester United’s Premier League title hopes took another blow in a 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. Having been top of the standings only 19 days ago, Ole Gunnar...

Lukaku scores 300th goal as Inter beat Lazio 3-1 to go top

Monday, 15 February 2021, 06:50 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Romelu Lukaku scored twice and took his tally to 300 career goals as Inter Milan moved top of Serie A with a 3-1 win over Lazio on Sunday. Lukaku netted a penalty and doubled his tally at the end...

Injured Djokovic advances to quarters at Australian Open

Sunday, 14 February 2021, 16:35 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Novak Djokovic wore tape above his right hip, and winced when he stretched for some shots in a three-hour match against Milos Raonic that will go into the records as his 300th win at a major. For...

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