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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...

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