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Police investigation after threats to Rangers-Celtic referee

Saturday, 5 January 2019, 16:19 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Police in Scotland are investigating threats made to the referee who took charge of the recent Old Firm game between Rangers and Celtic. Police Scotland said a complaint has been made "regarding...

Tennis: Goerges and surprising Andreescu to meet in ASB final

Saturday, 5 January 2019, 09:02 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Unseeded Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu beat third-seeded Su-wei Hsieh 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday to advance to the final of the ASB Classic against defending champion Julia Goerges. After...

Coaching heavyweights Lippi, Queiroz chase Asian Cup glory

Saturday, 5 January 2019, 09:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The biggest-ever Asian Cup has a large collection of international coaching heavyweights providing extra glamor. Only one of them knows what it's like to win the biggest prize in world soccer:...

Brazil midfielder Paqueta signs 5-year deal with AC Milan

Friday, 4 January 2019, 19:07 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta has transferred to AC Milan from Flamengo and signed a five-year contract with the seven-time European champion. While the transfer fee was widely reported as 35...

Bundesliga teams enjoying winter training camps in the sun

Friday, 4 January 2019, 18:15 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Bundesliga teams are leaving Germany for training camps in warmer climes during the winter break. Only four of the top division's 18 teams are staying in Germany to start preparations for the...

Tennis: Germany beats Australia to reach Hopman Cup final

Friday, 4 January 2019, 17:53 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Angelique Kerber and Alexandar Zverev sent Germany into the Hopman Cup final with straight-sets victories over Ash Barty and Matt Ebden of Australia on Friday. Kerber defeated Barty 6-4, 6-4 to...

Tennis: Medvedev beats Raonic to reach semifinals in Brisbane

Friday, 4 January 2019, 14:04 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev reached the semifinals at the Brisbane International by beating Milos Raonic 6-7 (2), 6-3, 6-4 on Friday. The score was level at 4-4 in the third when Medvedev got...

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