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Tennis, Fed Cup: France, Belarus in command, champion Czechs tied

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 20:34 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

France and Belarus were in command of their Fed Cup first-round ties while defending champion the Czech Republic and Romania split their opening singles on Saturday. Australian Open semifinalist...

Skiing: Vonn to go 'full throttle' in last race of her career

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 19:58 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Anyone expecting Lindsey Vonn to take it easy in her last race should think again. Doesn't matter if she's still banged up from a crash with a black eye, a sore rib — not to...

BOV Premier League: Spartans keep on marching on with 3-0 victory over Tarxien

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 19:53 Last update: about 9 years ago Simon Farrugia

Ħamrun Spartans registered their ninth win of the season when they easily disposed of Tarxien Rainbows by three goals to nil. It was a must win for the Spartans who are pressing to gain a place in Europe next season and they duly acknowledged....

Waterpolo, Enemed Cup: Sliema stay with maximum points

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 19:47 Last update: about 9 years ago Stewart Said

Sliema Frank Salt registered their second win in this competition as they deservedly beat Neptunes Leo Vegas 13-9. A great performance by Sergio Afric’s men as they started the game on a high and never gave up their lead, despite a great comeback by Neptunes in the third session....

'Like a fairytale': Svindal wins world silver in final ski

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 19:45 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Aksel Lund Svindal stretched out his arms and looked to the snow-filled sky, soaking in a big skiing atmosphere one last time as thousands of flag-waving Norwegians cheered their idol at the finish...

Spanish La Liga: Real Madrid wins Madrid derby, rises back to 2nd

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 19:38 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Real Madrid is making it clear it's still in the fight for the Spanish league title. With a convincing victory in the Madrid derby on Saturday, Real Madrid returned to second place in the Spanish...

Masters Football: Dingli still unbeaten

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 18:51 Last update: about 9 years ago Mario Meli

DINGLI DESANA remained unbeaten, when in their last game they were too superior against RABAT winning 7-1 and if they took the  chances they created they could have doubled the score....

BOV Premier League: Careless Sliema held to a draw by plucky St Andrews

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 18:22 Last update: about 9 years ago Henry Brincat

A careless Sliema side missed another two points as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a plucky St Andrews side. Sliema had taken the lead in the first half through a Kurt Shaw strike, but the Saints responded in the second half through Martin Davis who converted a penalty to give the Saints a good point....

BOV Premier League: Drab encounter between Balzan and Mosta ends all square

Saturday, 9 February 2019, 17:20 Last update: about 9 years ago Simon Farrugia

Balzan failed to gain maximum points from their match against Mosta with the match ending goalless. Balzan dominated the proceedings but were rather erratic in front on goal missing clear cut chances which in the end proved costly....

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