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Formula 1: Bottas takes pole in Azerbaijan after Leclerc crashes

Saturday, 27 April 2019, 17:50 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Valtteri Bottas qualified in pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday after Charles Leclerc's crash instigated one of the longest qualifying sessions in recent years. Bottas' last...

Bolton ordered to play remaining games amid player strike

Saturday, 27 April 2019, 17:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Bolton has been ordered to fulfil its final two fixtures in the second-tier League Championship, possibly by fielding its under-18 team, a day after the English soccer team's players announced they...

FIFA to hold human rights talks on 2022 World Cup expansion

Saturday, 27 April 2019, 14:24 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

FIFA assured human rights groups on Saturday it will talk to them about risks associated with expanding the 2022 World Cup in the Persian Gulf beyond host Qatar before taking a final...

Firmino an injury worry for Liverpool ahead of Barcelona

Saturday, 27 April 2019, 00:48 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Liverpool has an injury worry over Roberto Firmino ahead of its Champions League semifinal match against Barcelona. The Brazil striker sustained a groin injury in training on Thursday and was...

With court verdict looming, Semenya wins double at nationals

Saturday, 27 April 2019, 00:34 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Caster Semenya has completed a 1,500 and 5,000-meter double at the South African national championships just days before a sports court decision that could shape the rest of her career is...

Tennis: Osaka battles back to reach Porsche Grand Prix semifinals

Saturday, 27 April 2019, 00:18 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Top-ranked Naomi Osaka came from behind in the final set to beat Donna Vekic 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (4) on Friday and reach the semifinals of the Porsche Grand Prix. Osaka easily won the first set before...

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