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Cycling: Bilbao wins Stage 7; Conti keeps pink jersey in Giro

Friday, 17 May 2019, 18:24 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Pello Bilbao won the seventh stage of the Giro d'Italia with a late attack while Valero Conti held onto the overall leader's pink jersey Friday. Bilbao was part of an early breakaway and...

Neymar, Neres in Brazil squad for Copa America, Lucas out

Friday, 17 May 2019, 17:47 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Neymar and David Neres are in for the Copa America, Lucas Moura and Vinicius Jr. are out. Brazil coach Tite named his squad Friday for the South American tournament, which starts in Sao Paulo on...

Isco and Cazorla back with Spain; Luis Enrique still absent

Friday, 17 May 2019, 17:29 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Santi Cazorla was told by doctors a few years ago he would have a hard time walking with his son in the garden. On Friday, coaches told him he will be playing for Spain again. The...

Guardiola has 'trust' in Man City amid UEFA investigation

Friday, 17 May 2019, 16:36 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Pep Guardiola has spoken to Manchester City's executives and retains his "trust" in the club amid UEFA's investigation into financial misconduct that could result in the English Premier League winners...

Spain: Coach Luis Enrique staying despite personal problem

Friday, 17 May 2019, 16:12 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The Spanish soccer federation has dismissed concerns about coach Luis Enrique leaving the national team. The federation has not considered replacing him despite his long absence for personal...

Malta kick off preparations for Euro 2020 qualifiers in June

Friday, 17 May 2019, 15:54 Last update: about 7 years ago Henry Brincat

The national team's preparations for the upcoming Euro 2020 Group F qualifying matches against Sweden and Romania are underway. Malta coach Ray Farrugia has selected 17 players to start training...

Hertha Berlin bidding farewell to Pal Dardai after 23 years

Friday, 17 May 2019, 15:37 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Hertha Berlin's long link with Pal Dardai will end on Saturday when he leads the team from the sidelines for the last time. Hertha will also bid adieu to three players and two assistant coaches...

Despite title chances, Bayern coach Kovac's future uncertain

Friday, 17 May 2019, 15:11 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Despite leading Bayern Munich to the verge of two titles, Niko Kovac's future as coach remains up in the air. Bayern can clinch the Bundesliga title at home against Eintracht Frankfurt —...

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