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'Hell no:' Defiant Semenya wins, says she won't take drugs

Friday, 3 May 2019, 22:25 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Caster Semenya was defiant in every way at what very well could be her last 800 meter race. Her raised fist at the start. Her unstoppable victory. And with her reply Friday to the big question of...

FA Trophy: Birkirkara beat 10-man Mosta and face Balzan in semifinals

Friday, 3 May 2019, 21:55 Last update: about 9 years ago Henry Brincat

Birkirkara joined Gzira and Balzan in the semifinals after beating 10-man Mosta 2-1. The Stripes took the lead through veteran Michael Mifsud in the first half and Mosta equalised through Akeem Roach, before a Jnohope own goal sealed the issue in favour of Birkirkara....

FA Trophy: Balzan reach semi final with easy win over Rainbows

Friday, 3 May 2019, 21:27 Last update: about 9 years ago Simon Farrugia

Balzan reached the semi final of the Malta FA Trophy when they defeated Tarxien Rainbows by two goals to nil, scoring a goal in each half. It was a merited win for Balzan though the match never reached any high standards....

After cover-ups, Moscow's doping lab makes quiet return

Friday, 3 May 2019, 20:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The Moscow laboratory that was shut down in 2015 following doping cover-ups has quietly become a crucial part of the world's drug-testing system once again. Under an often-overlooked provision in...

Tennis: Garin stuns Zverev in Munich to claim 1st top-10 win

Friday, 3 May 2019, 19:58 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Cristian Garin saved two match points before stunning two-time defending champion Alexander Zverev 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 in the quarterfinals of the Munich Open on Friday. Garin, ranked No. 47, claimed...

Former Spain great Xavi retires from football at the age of 39

Friday, 3 May 2019, 15:42 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Xavi Hernández will retire from soccer this season, ending a career in which he became one of the best midfielders to ever play for Barcelona and Spain's national team. The 39-year-old...

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