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Juventus beat Milan 1-0 in extra time to win Italian Cup

Sunday, 22 May 2016, 06:39 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Showing off his ability to shine in the most important matches, substitute Alvaro Morata scored in extra time as Juventus beat AC Milan 1-0 to win the Italian Cup on Saturday. The Turin power...

Djokovic and Nadal could meet in French Open semifinals

Friday, 20 May 2016, 13:55 Last update: about 11 years ago

In his quest to complete a career Grand Slam, Novak Djokovic could have to beat nine-time champion Rafael Nadal in the French Open semifinals. Djokovic, who will face Lu Yen-hsun in the first...

For most clubs, Spanish league not about winning the title

Friday, 20 May 2016, 11:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The race for the Spanish league title went down to the wire for Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. For the other clubs, it never even began. The majority of Spanish clubs started the...

Former France player David Ginola, 49, suffers heat stroke

Friday, 20 May 2016, 08:28 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Former France player David Ginola gave reassuring news and joked about the World Cup being organized in Qatar after suffering a heat stroke. Ginola took to Twitter hours after...

Stakes high for Liverpool, Sevilla in Europa League final

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 11:12 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

There's more at stake than just a trophy for Liverpool and Sevilla in the Europa League final on Wednesday. A guaranteed place in the group stage of next season's Champions League is...

Young Verstappen brings new life into Formula 1

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 11:03 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

In a scene never before witnessed in Formula One, a teenager stood atop the podium at the Spanish Grand Prix, holding the winner's trophy. The youngster with the silverware in his hands was Max...

Updated: Italy coach Antonio Conte cleared of match-fixing

Monday, 16 May 2016, 14:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Italy coach Antonio Conte has been cleared of match-fixing after a fast-track trial in Cremona. The prosecutor had requested a suspended six-month sentence for the future Chelsea manager as well...

Rashford in, Walcott out for England squad for Euro 2016

Monday, 16 May 2016, 12:32 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Manchester United teenager Marcus Rashford has been included in England's provisional 26-man squad ahead of the European Championship. The 18-year-old Rashford, who made his debut for United in...

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