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Nadal retires in third set at Miami Open against Dzumhur

Sunday, 27 March 2016, 07:30 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Rafael Nadal slumped in a changeover chair, the blood pressure gauge strapped to his mighty left arm serving as a scoreboard. He was on the verge of defeat, and a few points later he retired from...

France beat Netherlands 3-2, match stops for Cruyff tribute

Saturday, 26 March 2016, 07:14 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

France recovered from a Dutch rally to beat the Netherlands 3-2 on Friday, showing flashes of the attacking flair that will make it a serious contender at the European Championship it hosts later this...

Spain draw 1-1 with Italy in Euro 2016 warm-up

Friday, 25 March 2016, 07:32 Last update: about 12 years ago

Two-time defending champion Spain began its preparations for the European Championship with a 1-1 draw against Italy in a friendly on Thursday. Substitute Lorenzo Insigne fired Italy in front in...

Updated: Dutch football great Johan Cruyff dies at age 68

Thursday, 24 March 2016, 13:43 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Dutch soccer great Johan Cruyff, who revolutionized the game with the concept of 'Total Football,' has died. He was 68. Family spokeswoman Carole Thate confirmed to The Associated Press that...

San Giljan claim derby to retain top spot with maximum points

Thursday, 24 March 2016, 09:39 Last update: about 12 years ago

San Giljan 8 Neptunes Grimaldi 5 (3-0), (2-4), (1-1), (2-0) San Giljan ended top of the group in the Waterpolo Premier League with a comprehensive win over their neighbours and rivals Neptunes...

New rules promise to spice up contest in F1

Tuesday, 22 March 2016, 08:06 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Mercedes got off to the best possible start to the Formula One season with a one-two finish at the Australian Grand Prix, yet the events of the weekend have sown some uncertainty into the team's...

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