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Waterpolo, Enemed Cup: Sliema and Sirens drop their first points

Thursday, 28 February 2019, 21:38 Last update: about 9 years ago Stewart Said

Leaders Sliema Frank Salt dropped their first points of this campaign as they were held to a 6-6 draw against Sirens Greentube in a tight encounter. In reality, this result there's no shame for Sliema...

UEFA bans Sergio Ramos for additional Champions League game

Thursday, 28 February 2019, 19:15 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has been banned for an additional Champions League game for deliberately provoking a yellow card to control the timing of a one-game suspension. UEFA says its...

Premier League struggler Fulham fires manager Ranieri

Thursday, 28 February 2019, 18:07 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Claudio Ranieri was fired by Fulham on Thursday, even though owner Shad Khan said the manager isn't fully responsible for failing to lift the London club out of the Premier League relegation...

Bayern coach Niko Kovac criticizes Rafinha for speaking out

Thursday, 28 February 2019, 16:51 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac criticized Brazilian defender Rafinha on Thursday for complaining about a lack of playing time. Rafinha, who hasn't played since Bayern's 3-1 loss at Bayer...

UEFA cuts ticket costs for Europa League final in Azerbaijan

Thursday, 28 February 2019, 13:25 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

UEFA has cut ticket prices by one-third for the Europa League final in Azerbaijan. UEFA says the cheapest tickets will be 30 euros ($34) for the May 29 game in Baku — 15 euros...

Tennis: Nadal tumbles out of Mexican Open, falling to Kyrgios

Thursday, 28 February 2019, 08:29 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Rafael Nadal tumbled out of the Mexican Open on Wednesday night, squandering three match points in a 3-6, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (6) loss to Australia's Nick Kyrgios. Playing his first event since losing...

Coppa Italia: Fiorentina draw 3-3 in 1st leg of semifinals

Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 23:06 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A late equalizer from Luis Muriel gave Fiorentina a 3-3 draw with Atalanta in the first leg of the Italian Cup semifinals on Wednesday. Atalanta raced out to a 2-0 lead with early goals from...

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