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Freak injury leaves Liverpool facing goalkeeper crisis

Friday, 16 August 2019, 16:45 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Liverpool might need to play a 35-year-old free agent in goal against Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday after backup goalkeeper Adrian hurt his ankle in a freak incident during the team's...

Tennis: A ragged Federer stunned in Cincinnati; Djokovic advances

Friday, 16 August 2019, 03:52 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

For Roger Federer, it was one big blur. The seven-time champion was ousted from one of his favorite tournaments in barely over an hour, falling in straight sets to a 21-year-old qualifier he'd never...

Tennis: Nick Kyrgios fined more than $100,000 for vulgar conduct

Friday, 16 August 2019, 03:37 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Nick Kyrgios was fined $113,000 by the ATP for expletive-filled outbursts in which he smashed rackets, insulted a chair umpire and refused to get ready to return serve during a second-round...

UEFA Europa League: Astana too strong for local champions Valletta

Thursday, 15 August 2019, 21:58 Last update: about 8 years ago

Astana cruised to the play-off stage of the UEFA Europa League with another easy victory over Valletta to qualify 8-1 on aggregate. As was the case in the away match, Astana proved to be too strong for the local champions....

UEFA postpones Champions League talks as clubs, leagues row

Thursday, 15 August 2019, 16:13 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Changes to the Champions League are unlikely to be decided this year after UEFA on Thursday called off joint talks with the heads of European clubs and leagues who have spent months arguing over a...

US football, team talks break down; likely head to jury trial

Thursday, 15 August 2019, 15:43 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Players for the World Cup champion women's national team say mediation talks with the U.S. Soccer Federation in their dispute over equal pay are over. Molly Levinson, who represents the players...

Calm and in control, Frappart blazes trail for female refs

Thursday, 15 August 2019, 13:00 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

In the highest-profile men's game yet for a female referee, Stéphanie Frappart made it look like any other. A month after she oversaw the Women's World Cup final, the French ref dealt with...

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