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Tennis: Sharapova pulls out of Miami Open after shoulder procedure

Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 21:48 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Maria Sharapova says she has undergone a "small procedure" on her right shoulder that will need a few weeks to heal, requiring her to pull out of next month's Miami Open. Sharapova said she's...

Formula 1: Ferrari driver Vettel crashes in F1 preseason testing

Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 21:02 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A crash by Sebastian Vettel dealt Ferrari its biggest setback so far in this year's Formula One preseason testing, keeping the team from running many laps on Wednesday. Vettel crashed into a tire...

Kepa dropped by Chelsea for Premier League game

Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 20:51 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was dropped for the Premier League game against Tottenham on Wednesday, three days after refusing to accept being substituted in the League Cup final. Chelsea...

Tennis: Federer reaches Dubai quarterfinals; Nishikori eliminated

Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 20:07 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Roger Federer maintained his perfect record against Fernando Verdasco to reach the Dubai Championships quarterfinals on Wednesday, while top-seeded Kei Nishikori was eliminated. Federer converted...

Nantes files claim at FIFA against Cardiff over Sala deal

Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 15:32 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A person with knowledge of the case says Nantes has filed a formal claim with FIFA against Cardiff to start collecting the transfer fee for Emiliano Sala. The person says the French club wants...

Malta girls draw 0-0 with Estonia in Aphrodite Cup opener

Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 14:58 Last update: about 9 years ago MFA Communications Office

The Malta women's team began their commitments in the 2019 Aphrodite Cup in Limassol with a goalless draw against Estonia on Wednesday. Led by coach Mark Gatt, the Maltese girls produced a...

Leicester hires Brendan Rodgers as manager from Celtic

Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 20:15 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Premier League club Leicester has hired Brendan Rodgers as manager from Scottish champion Celtic. The 46-year-old Rodgers was appointed on a contract through June 2022, two days after Claude Puel...

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