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Pele leaves French hospital to return to Brazil

Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 02:47 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Pele left a Paris hospital on Monday after being treated for a urinary infection. The 78-year-old Pele, who has been frequently hospitalized in the last few years for kidney and prostate procedures,...

Deeney receives racist abuse, Sterling against walking off

Monday, 8 April 2019, 22:25 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Watford captain Troy Deeney was targeted with racial abuse on social media after scoring in the FA Cup semifinal win over Wolverhampton. Deeney's stoppage-time penalty at Wembley Stadium sent the...

Copa America organisers hope short trips bring success

Monday, 8 April 2019, 21:55 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The long distances traveled by teams and fans during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil are not part of the legacy carrying over to this year's Copa America. World Cup matches were played all across...

Tennis: American Keys overpowers Wozniacki to win Volvo Car Open

Monday, 8 April 2019, 00:18 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Madison Keys got much more than she expected at the Volvo Car Open, leaving with her first championship in two years and a successful reunion with coach Juan Todero. Keys was unsure how she would...

Spanish La Liga: Surprising Getafe strengthens grip on 4th place

Sunday, 7 April 2019, 23:07 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Surprising Getafe is standing its ground in the fight for the final Champions League spot in the Spanish league. The southern Madrid club defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 on Sunday to strengthen its...

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