Skiing: Kranjec gives Slovenian men 1st World Cup win in GS
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 15:51
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Zan Kranjec became the first Slovenian skier to win a men's World Cup giant slalom on Wednesday, less than two hours after countrywoman Ilka Stuhec won a women's super-G in Italy. Kranjec was...
Vitaly Mutko resigns as president of Russian football federation
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 15:11
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko, who was banned from the Olympics for life because of the country's doping scandals, has resigned as president of the Russian Football Union. The RFU...
Sacking Mourinho will allow United to rebuild
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 09:00
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
When you're in a hole, stop digging: That's the strategy Manchester United is pursuing by sacking Jose Mourinho. Ditching the manager midseason, a risky move with no successor in place, became...
Coupe de la Ligue: Holders PSG scrape through to quarterfinals
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 23:13
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
French League Cup holder Paris Saint-Germain scraped through to the quarterfinals of the competition with a late goal in a 2-1 win at second division Orleans on Tuesday. Four minutes after coming...
EFL Cup: Manchester City reaches semifinals after shootout win
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 23:03
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
On a tumultuous day for beleaguered Manchester United, crosstown rival Manchester City advanced to the English League Cup semifinals to keep in the hunt for trophies on four fronts this...
Ibrahimovic re-signs with LA Galaxy as designated player
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 22:12
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the LA Galaxy have put to rest any rumors about his future. The team announced Tuesday that the Swedish superstar has signed a new contract that will make him one of the...
Salt Lake City bids for 2nd Olympics in changed climate
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 21:59
Last update: about 9 years ago
Associated Press
When Salt Lake City pursued the Winter Olympics more than two decades ago, competition was so fierce that lavishing International Olympic Committee members with gifts and favors seemed commonplace....