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Tennis: Teen spirit - Andreescu, Kecmanovic win at Indian Wells

Thursday, 14 March 2019, 05:16 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A couple of teenagers are shaking things up at the BNP Paribas Open. Bianca Andreescu, an 18-year-old Canadian, routed two-time major champion Garbine Muguruza 6-0, 6-1 in 52 minutes Wednesday to...

Doping watchdog WADA mulling 3 presidential candidates

Thursday, 14 March 2019, 02:20 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

After the extreme stress test of a years-long Russian doping scandal, the World Anti-Doping Agency will get a new leader this year while still rebuilding trust with athletes. The six-year...

FIFA wants 24-team Club World Cup in 2021

Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 22:35 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

FIFA Council members will be asked on Friday to approve a pilot tournament for an expanded 24-team Club World Cup in June-July 2021 featuring eight European participants, but plans for a worldwide...

BOV Premier League: Valletta sole leaders after struggling to beat Mosta

Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 22:01 Last update: about 9 years ago Henry Brincat

Valletta became sole leaders of the Premier League yesterday evening after struggling to beat mid-table placed Mosta. Miguel Alba gave them the perfect start with an early goal following a mishap by debutant goalie Moto. At the end, that was the only difference between the two teams....

BOV Premier League: Balzan and Gzira fail to ignite a dull match

Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 21:57 Last update: about 9 years ago Simon Farrugia

Balzan and Gzira United figured out a goalless draw in a dull encounter between two teams aspiring to grab a European spot. Balzan failed to live up to expectations in their recent matches winning only one of their last five matches. ...

BOV Premier League: Floriana make sure of win with second half goals

Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 19:58 Last update: about 9 years ago Henry Brincat

Floriana returned to winning form yesterday as they beat bottom placed Pieta Hotspurs by two clear goals scored in the second half. Brandon Paiber and Emerson Marcelina scored the goals that mattered killing almost all the remote hopes Pieta might have entertained of ever avoiding relegation....

Unprecedented quadruple looms into view for ruthless City

Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 19:57 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Schalke posted a GIF of two Power Rangers holding their heads in their hands, accompanied by the message: "MAKE IT STOP." Another tweet popped up minutes later, this time from the goalkeeping...

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