Low-key Ronaldo-Messi duel as Portugal beat Argentina 1-0, wins for Italy and England Wednesday, 19 November 2014, 06:44 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had left the pitch long before Raphael Guerreiro's stoppage-time header gave Portugal a 1-0 win over Argentina in a friendly on Tuesday. The world's two best...
Croatia face UEFA sanctions after San Siro match suspension, Italy risk penalties too Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 16:18 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press Croatia is facing UEFA sanctions for another case of racist behavior by fans in a European Championship match against Italy. UEFA opened disciplinary cases against both football federations on...
After appendicitis surgery, Rafael Nadal to return to playing in January Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 13:11 Last update: about 13 years ago Rafael Nadal says he will return to playing at the start of the year. The 14-time Grand Slam champion hasn't played since having his appendix removed this month, forcing him to miss the...
After winning World Cup title in Brazil, Germany struggle to maintain rhythm Monday, 17 November 2014, 11:19 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press From one red carpet to the other, Germany is still celebrating the World Cup title. On the field, however, Germany is looking far from being the best team in the world. As year-end honors...
Euro 2016: After the fireworks, Croatia and Italy stay level; Netherlands easily beat Latvia Monday, 17 November 2014, 06:30 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press After all the fireworks at the San Siro on Sunday, Italy and Croatia settled for a 1-1 draw and remained level atop Group H in qualifying for the European championships. The match had to be...
Euro 2016 qualifier: Precious point for Malta in Bulgaria; Failla scores penalty for 1-1 draw Sunday, 16 November 2014, 22:39 Last update: about 13 years ago An organized display by Malta enabled the boys in red to obtain a precious point in their away match against Bulgaria, valid for the Euro 2016 championships. It was the first point obtained in this...
Federer pulls out of ATP Finals with back injury, Djokovic wins event for 3rd straight time Sunday, 16 November 2014, 19:45 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press Roger Federer pulled out of the ATP Finals less than one hour before his title match against Novak Djokovic on Sunday, handing a third straight title in this event to the top-ranked Serb and...
Euro 2016 qualifier: Ghedin to adopt a defensive approach as Malta faces Bulgaria in Sofia Sunday, 16 November 2014, 11:28 Last update: about 13 years ago National coach Pietro Ghedin is expected to adopt a defensive approach this evening in Sofia as his team faces Bulgaria in the fourth qualifier. After three defeats from matches against Croatia,...
Centurion Rooney scores as England beats Slovenia, Spain beat Belarus, San Marino obtain draw Sunday, 16 November 2014, 07:03 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press Wayne Rooney scored for England on his 100th appearance before Danny Welbeck's double secured a 3-1 victory over Slovenia in European Championship qualifying on Saturday. As Roy...
Djokovic beats Nishikori to reach final in London, Federer overcomes Wawrinka after epic battle Saturday, 15 November 2014, 19:03 Last update: about 13 years ago Associated Press Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic overcame a lapse of concentration to beat Kei Nishikori 6-1, 3-6, 6-0 and advance to a third straight final at the ATP Finals on Saturday. The...