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Tennis: Bianca Andreescu beats Venus Williams at ASB Classic

Friday, 4 January 2019, 11:48 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu knocked off another former No. 1 on Friday, beating seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams 6-7 (1) 6-1, 6-3 to reach the semifinals at the ASB...

Former Malta Marathon champion Cecilia Fenech passes away

Friday, 4 January 2019, 10:17 Last update: about 9 years ago

Former long distance runner Cecilia Fenech passed away peacefully on Friday. She was 57. Fenech will be remembered as one of Malta’s top performers in the athletics scene. Among her...

Tennis: Ferrer leads Spain to 2-1 win over France in Hopman Cup

Friday, 4 January 2019, 10:05 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

David Ferrer led Spain to 2-1 consolation victory over France in the Hopman Cup on Friday in what was the 36-year-old's last pro tennis event in Australia. Ferrer, who will be retiring at Madrid...

Clayton Failla joins Birkirkara FC

Thursday, 3 January 2019, 22:55 Last update: about 9 years ago Henry Brincat

Birkirkara FC on Thursday announced that they had completed their second signing in the January transfer market after reaching an agreement with Floriana FC for the permanent move of the national team...

Status of women at Italian game in Saudi Arabia draws criticism

Thursday, 3 January 2019, 16:52 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Facing increasing criticism by government members over the decision to play the Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, Serie A's president is hailing the match as a "historic" opportunity for Saudi women...

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