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Golden days for the French judoka at the Grand Prix in Zagreb
First day of competition from the Judo Grand Prix in Zagreb saw five finals.First day of competition from the Judo Grand Prix in Zagreb saw five finals.
Football: Video Assistant Referee goes live in the Netherlands
History was made in the Netherlands on Wednesday when the first official ‘‘live’‘ Video Assistant Referee was used during a Dutch Cup tie between Ajax and Willem…History was made in the Netherlands on Wednesday when the first official ‘‘live’‘ Video Assistant Referee was used during a Dutch Cup tie between Ajax and Willem…
World Cup of Hockey: Canada thrash Europe to win Group A
Canada highlighted their status as tournament favourites by steamrolling team Europe 4-1 to advance to the semi finals as Group A winners at the World Cup of Hockey On home ice in Toronto the host natCanada highlighted their status as tournament favourites by steamrolling team Europe 4-1 to advance to the semi finals as Group A winners at the World Cup of Hockey On home ice in Toronto the host nat
Real miss out on La Liga record with Villarreal draw
Real Madrid missed the chance to break the La Liga record with 17 consecutive wins when they were held to a one all draw by Villarreal on Wednesday.Real Madrid missed the chance to break the La Liga record with 17 consecutive wins when they were held to a one all draw by Villarreal on Wednesday.
Hosts Canada eliminate Team USA from World Cup of Hockey
Canada condemned the United States to an early exit from the World Cup of Hockey following a 4-2 victory in their second game of group A in Toronto.Canada condemned the United States to an early exit from the World Cup of Hockey following a 4-2 victory in their second game of group A in Toronto.
Russia puts Team North America to the sword
Russia bounced back from their opening defeat to Sweden by downing Team North America 4-3 in their second group B encounter of the the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.Russia bounced back from their opening defeat to Sweden by downing Team North America 4-3 in their second group B encounter of the the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
Macedonia’s mysterious lake dive
One of the most ancient lakes in Europe, Lake Ohrid boasts archeological treasures.One of the most ancient lakes in Europe, Lake Ohrid boasts archeological treasures.
Inter Milan come from behind to beat Juventus at the San Siro
Inter Milan substitute Ivan Perisic secured a 2-1 win against champions Juventus as the hosts recorded their first Serie A victory over their arch rivals in eight…Inter Milan substitute Ivan Perisic secured a 2-1 win against champions Juventus as the hosts recorded their first Serie A victory over their arch rivals in eight…
Exhausted Jonny Brownlee collapses as Mola clinches World Triathlon Series
Alistair and Jonny Brownlee were brothers in arms at a dramatic finale of the World Triathlon Series as double Olympic champion Alistair carried an exhausted Jonny over the line in a desperate bid toAlistair and Jonny Brownlee were brothers in arms at a dramatic finale of the World Triathlon Series as double Olympic champion Alistair carried an exhausted Jonny over the line in a desperate bid to
Rio Paralympic Games end in Brazilian style
After 11 days showcasing 23 different sports, the 2016 Paralympics have ended in Rio with a colourful closing ceremony.After 11 days showcasing 23 different sports, the 2016 Paralympics have ended in Rio with a colourful closing ceremony.
Mayer fires Argentina into Davis Cup final
Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer ended Britain’s reign as Davis Cup champions with a four sets win over Dan Evans in the fifth rubber of the semi-finals on Sunday.Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer ended Britain’s reign as Davis Cup champions with a four sets win over Dan Evans in the fifth rubber of the semi-finals on Sunday.
Rosberg wins Singapore Grand Prix to lead F1 standings
Nico Rosberg led from start to finish to win the Singapore Grand Prix and celebrate his 200th Formula One race by retaking the championship lead from Mercedes team mate Lewis…Nico Rosberg led from start to finish to win the Singapore Grand Prix and celebrate his 200th Formula One race by retaking the championship lead from Mercedes team mate Lewis…
Lukas Flückiger and Reto Indergand secure the 2016 Swiss Epic
Lukas Flückiger and Reto Indergand of the BMC Mountainbike Racing Team kept their composure to clinch the 2016 Swiss Epic.Lukas Flückiger and Reto Indergand of the BMC Mountainbike Racing Team kept their composure to clinch the 2016 Swiss Epic.
Great Britain down Argentina to keep Davis Cup hopes alive
Britain kept their hopes of retaining the Davis Cup alive thanks to a great performance from brothers Andy and Jamie Murray on Saturday.Britain kept their hopes of retaining the Davis Cup alive thanks to a great performance from brothers Andy and Jamie Murray on Saturday.
England shotstopper Hart grateful for Torino move
Despite making his debut for Serie A side Torino last Sunday against Atalanta, goalkeeper Joe Hart was unveiled at his new club on Friday.Despite making his debut for Serie A side Torino last Sunday against Atalanta, goalkeeper Joe Hart was unveiled at his new club on Friday.
Wiggins and Froome have medical records leaked
A group of hackers that accessed the World Anti Doping Agency’s database has released more confidential medical files of high-profile athletes.A group of hackers that accessed the World Anti Doping Agency’s database has released more confidential medical files of high-profile athletes.
Siamand Rahman, the strongest Paralympian ever
His name is Siamand Rahman, and he is the strongest Paralympian ever, breaking 300kg and winning gold in the men’s powerlifting heavyweight category.His name is Siamand Rahman, and he is the strongest Paralympian ever, breaking 300kg and winning gold in the men’s powerlifting heavyweight category.
Greenland : A Formula E car speeds across an ice cap in the Arctic Circle
The racing car, powered entirely by electricity, sped across the ice as di Grassi performed doughnuts on the challenging terrain.The racing car, powered entirely by electricity, sped across the ice as di Grassi performed doughnuts on the challenging terrain.
World anti-doping agency confirms second leak of athlete records
Medical records for cyclists Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins have been leaked in the latest stage of what anti-doping authorities describe as aMedical records for cyclists Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins have been leaked in the latest stage of what anti-doping authorities describe as a
A world championship of logging
The world’s best forestry workers gathered in the picturesque Polish town of Wisla over the weekend (September 8-11) for the World Logging Championships.The world’s best forestry workers gathered in the picturesque Polish town of Wisla over the weekend (September 8-11) for the World Logging Championships.
Champions League: Arsenal and PSG share the spoils as Barcelona and Bayern fire warning shots on day one
Paris Saint Germain and Arsenal began their Champions League campaign with a share of the spoils following a one all draw in the French Capital.Paris Saint Germain and Arsenal began their Champions League campaign with a share of the spoils following a one all draw in the French Capital.
US athletes confidential medical records leaked following hack of WADA database
A group of Russian hackers calling themselves ‘Fancy Bears’ on Tuesday leaked confidential medical files of some US athletes, including four time Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles and teA group of Russian hackers calling themselves ‘Fancy Bears’ on Tuesday leaked confidential medical files of some US athletes, including four time Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles and te
Kaepernick racial injustice protests divide US opinion
San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick continues to divide opinion in the United States over him refusing to stand for the national anthem prior to…San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick continues to divide opinion in the United States over him refusing to stand for the national anthem prior to…
Paris Saint Germain ready for improving Arsenal
Paris Saint Germain and new boss Unai Emry begin their quest for European glory on Tuesday when they host Arsenal in their Champions League Group A opener in the French…Paris Saint Germain and new boss Unai Emry begin their quest for European glory on Tuesday when they host Arsenal in their Champions League Group A opener in the French…
Glide like an eagle over Macedonia
The largely mountainous republic is popular amongst paragliders.The largely mountainous republic is popular amongst paragliders.
Joost Luiten storms to victory at the Dutch Open
Joost Luiten of the Netherlands made ten birdies in a final 8-under-par round of 63 to win the Dutch Open by three shots.Joost Luiten of the Netherlands made ten birdies in a final 8-under-par round of 63 to win the Dutch Open by three shots.
Former FIFA chief Jeffrey Webb receives lifetime ban from football
Former FIFA vice president Jeffrey Webb has been banned from football for life by the body’s ethics committee.Former FIFA vice president Jeffrey Webb has been banned from football for life by the body’s ethics committee.
Vuelta a Espana: Chris Froome gains fighting chance with time trial win
Stage 19 was the penultimate stage of the Vuelta a Espana – a rolling time trial of 37km from Chabia to Calpe.Stage 19 was the penultimate stage of the Vuelta a Espana – a rolling time trial of 37km from Chabia to Calpe.
Landon Donovan ends retirement and returns to LA Galaxy
Landon Donovan has decided to come out of retirement to play for LA Galaxy for the remainder of the 2016 Major League Soccer season.Landon Donovan has decided to come out of retirement to play for LA Galaxy for the remainder of the 2016 Major League Soccer season.
Dane Nielsen sizzles in the sun to claim stage 18 of Vuelta a Espana
Stage 18 of the Vuelta a España saw the contenders for the general classification hide in the peloton and leave the stress to the sprint teams.Stage 18 of the Vuelta a España saw the contenders for the general classification hide in the peloton and leave the stress to the sprint teams.