Tennis: Berdych saves 2 match points on way to Montpellier semis
Friday, 8 February 2019, 23:57
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Former champion Tomas Berdych reached the Open Sud de France semifinals the hard way, saving two match points in a 7-6 (3), 6-7 (5), 7-5 win against Filip Krajinovic on Friday. The two players...
Basketball, Louis Borg Cup - Women: Hibernians establish winning margin over opponents Depiro
Friday, 8 February 2019, 22:58
Last update: about 9 years ago
Willie Vassallo
The first final was a decisive step taken by the champions, as they established a winning margin over their opponents. Hibs came out in earnest, to establish an early advantage, which they managed to do. Depiro could not contain their adversaries, as the Paolites continued to increase their advantage, in the...
Basketball, Louis Borg Cup - Men: Outcome of Cup still wide open
Friday, 8 February 2019, 22:45
Last update: about 9 years ago
Willie Vassallo
An enthralling encounter left everything still undecided, and all is for grabs, in the second match, on Sunday. Both teams had their moments, with Athleta twice enjoying double digit leads. ...
Dreams to tragedy: Fire kills 10 at Brazilian football academy
Friday, 8 February 2019, 21:21
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
A fire early Friday swept through the sleeping quarters of an academy for Brazil's popular professional soccer club Flamengo, killing 10 people and injuring three, most likely teenage players,...
BOV Premier League: Unimpressive Citizens just grab the points to go on top
Friday, 8 February 2019, 20:55
Last update: about 9 years ago
Chris Cassar
Champions Valletta wanted the three points at stake against bottom of the table side Qormi to move on top of the standings, and they did just that. Otherwise the Citizens failed to impress. Scoring two quick goals half way through the first half, Valletta looked set to repeat the goal feast of the first round when they...
French league honors Sala, Nantes retires his No 9 jersey
Friday, 8 February 2019, 20:02
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Tributes are being paid across soccer to Argentine player Emiliano Sala, with the French league announcing a minute's applause before matches. French club Nantes says it will retire the No. 9...
Skiing: Miller, Vonn question Shiffrin's choice to sit out events
Friday, 8 February 2019, 19:48
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
She would have been the overwhelming favorite for the gold medal. Instead, Mikaela Shiffrin skipped town to escape the public's eye and recharge for her final two events at the world...
Skiing: Holdener retains Alpine combined title at skiing worlds
Friday, 8 February 2019, 18:07
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Everything fell into place for Wendy Holdener. Her two biggest challengers — Mikaela Shiffrin and Michelle Gisin — weren't competing in the Alpine combined at the skiing world...