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River Plate loses on penalties to Al Ain at Club World Cup

Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 20:53 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

South American champion River Plate was upset by Al Ain FC in the Club World Cup on Tuesday, losing in a penalty shootout after the semifinal finished 2-2 following extra time. Al Ain's players...

Skier-snowboarder Ledecka upset with worlds schedules

Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 17:54 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Skier-snowboarder Ester Ledecka will not be able to follow up her dual sport gold-medal performances at the Pyeongchang Olympics with a similar haul of world titles this season. That's because...

Sochi Olympic champion Sandro Viletta retires with injury

Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 17:20 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Olympic champion Sandro Viletta has retired from skiing because of persistent injuries. The 32-year-old Swiss racer said Tuesday he no longer had full confidence in his skiing after twice...

Skiing: Stuhec wins after giving up on Olympic dream due to injury

Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 15:50 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

It was just about a year ago when Ilka Stuhec gave up on her dream of competing at the Pyeongchang Olympics. Coming off a career season that included a gold medal in the downhill at the world...

UEFA investigates alleged offensive chants by Chelsea fans

Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 13:24 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

UEFA says it wants a deeper investigation into alleged anti-Semitic chants by Chelsea fans that the club condemned after a Europa League game. UEFA says a disciplinary inspector will "conduct an...

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