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Cycling: Alaphilippe wins Milan-San Remo for 7th victory of season

Saturday, 23 March 2019, 20:07 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

French rider Julian Alaphilippe confirmed his status as the top cyclist so far this season by winning the Milan-San Remo classic on Saturday. Alaphilippe, who rides for the Quick-Step team, edged...

Basketball, Men's BOV National League: Athleta end group games ahead, but with games more

Saturday, 23 March 2019, 19:31 Last update: about 9 years ago Willie Vassallo

Athleta ended their commitments of the group phase, with their eighth straight victory, as they avenged their elimination from the BOV K.O. semi-final match, against the same Depiro. They now await their two nearest opponents, Hibernians and Starlites GIG, who face each other on Sunday. ...

Rugby: Malta holds Cyprus at bay to take top spot in table

Saturday, 23 March 2019, 17:35 Last update: about 9 years ago

Cyprus - 10Malta - 37Malta have taken the top spot in the Conference 1 South table in the Rugby Europe International Championship following their away win against Cyprus at the Stelio's Kyriakides...

Waterpolo, Winter league: Late Exiles comeback not enough

Saturday, 23 March 2019, 14:39 Last update: about 9 years ago Stewart Said

A late comeback was not enough for Exiles Elia Caterers to salvage a point as they were beaten 10-9 by Neptunes Leo Vegas. Exiles had a difficult start to the game and their lack of concentration in the first two sessions proved to be vital....

Venezuela beats Argentina 3-1 to spoil Messi's return

Friday, 22 March 2019, 23:46 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Captain Lionel Messi made his Argentina return on Friday but couldn't stop his team losing 3-1 to Venezuela in a friendly. Salomon Rondon, John Murillo and Josef Martinez scored for Venezuela at...

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