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Olympic downhill champion Svindal to retire after worlds

Sunday, 27 January 2019, 15:42 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Aksel Lund Svindal said a few days ago he will not race anymore before the world championships in February. Turns out he will not race anymore after the worlds, either. The Olympic downhill...

Friedrich wins another World Cup bobsled race

Sunday, 27 January 2019, 15:15 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Francesco Friedrich of Germany won his 10th World Cup bobsled race in 12 tries this season, driving to victory Sunday in a four-man event. Friedrich has six wins in six two-man races this season,...

Marko Arnautovic signs new West Ham deal amid interest from China

Saturday, 26 January 2019, 23:33 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Marko Arnautovic signed a contract extension at West Ham on Saturday, hours after declaring his intention to stay with the English Premier League club despite a "very tempting" offer from a Chinese...

Italian Serie A: Napoli receives a warmer welcome at the San Siro

Saturday, 26 January 2019, 23:08 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Napoli received a warmer welcome at the San Siro Stadium than it did during its previous visit which was marked by fan violence and racism. Still, the southern club was subjected to territorial...

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