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Rugby: Late penalty sees Malta through

Saturday, 13 April 2019, 19:49 Last update: about 9 years ago

A late penalty gave Malta a precious 18-18 draw against Croatia, a result that gives Malta the right to play the play-off, finishing first in the Conference 1 South thanks to a better point difference...

Brazil's Pele undergoes surgery for removal of kidney stone

Saturday, 13 April 2019, 18:34 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Brazilian soccer great Pele has successfully undergone surgery for the removal of a kidney stone in a Sao Paulo hospital. The Albert Einstein Hospital said on its website Saturday that Pele's...

FIFA head wants refs to end soccer games if racism persists

Saturday, 13 April 2019, 17:53 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for a crackdown on racism at soccer games after several high-profile incidents, and encouraged referees to abandon matches in the worst cases. The head...

Lyon coach Genesio to leave club at end of season

Saturday, 13 April 2019, 16:50 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Lyon coach Bruno Genesio said Saturday he will leave the club at the end of the season. Genesio, who was appointed in December 2015, was set to extend his contract for two years after reportedly...

Third Stage of The Cyclist Tour ta’ Malta completed in Zebbug

Saturday, 13 April 2019, 16:37 Last update: about 9 years ago Maria Vella--Galea

The third stage of The Cyclist Tour Ta' Malta got underway on the Zebbug By Pass earlier on today, with some very interesting attacks and strategies in all categories. Two Maltese cyclists, both...

Formula 1: Mercedes' Bottas, Hamilton qualify 1-2 for Chinese GP

Saturday, 13 April 2019, 10:51 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Valtteri Bottas claimed the pole for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix with Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton taking the second spot on the grid after Saturday's qualifying. Bottas topped qualifying in...

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