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Celtic wins 7th straight domestic trophy in Scottish football

Sunday, 2 December 2018, 18:22 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Celtic won its seventh straight domestic trophy under Brendan Rodgers by beating Aberdeen 1-0 to capture the Scottish League Cup on Sunday. Since taking charge of Celtic in 2016, the former...

From broken to bronze: Sweeney overcomes major luge crash

Sunday, 2 December 2018, 16:28 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Emily Sweeney could barely stand on a treadmill a few months ago. After four minutes of walking, the U.S. Olympic luge athlete had to lie down because of the searing pain that was spasming through her...

Boxing: Wilder keeps heavyweight title, fights Fury to split draw

Sunday, 2 December 2018, 08:02 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Tyson Fury dominated long stretches of his heavyweight title bout against Deontay Wilder with shifty technique and graceful defense. He still ended up flat on the canvas in the 12th round, his...

Former Spain international Villa to join Japanese side Kobe

Sunday, 2 December 2018, 07:33 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Former Spain international David Villa will be reunited with former Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta at Japanese club Vissel Kobe from next season. The 36-year-old striker announced the move on...

Geisenberger wins luge again; Sweeney takes bronze for US

Sunday, 2 December 2018, 02:39 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Germany's Natalie Geisenberger is still perfect in singles races this World Cup luge season. And Emily Sweeney delivered the first U.S. medal of the year. Geisenberger improved to 3 for 3 on...

Spanish La Liga: Real Madrid beats Valencia 2-0 to rebound

Saturday, 1 December 2018, 23:58 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Real Madrid has found some peace again after the humiliating loss to Eibar in the Spanish league. Madrid followed the 3-0 loss at Eibar with a 2-0 win over red-hot Valencia on Saturday. The...

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