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Djokovic return win, Medvedev loses cool and Zverev grinds through
AFP, Published on 02/11/2023
» PARIS - Novak Djokovic returned to the court on Wednesday, cruising past Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-3, 6-2 and strengthening his hold on top spot in the rankings after his two closest rivals both lost at the Paris Masters.
England celebrates the Webb Ellis myth
AFP, Published on 11/08/2023
» RUGBY (UNITED KINGDOM) - There is no actual evidence that William Webb Ellis "picked up the ball and ran" during a game of football at Rugby School but that has not prevented a legend building up around him.
Wolf cubs offer bright future for Portuguese rugby
AFP, Published on 09/08/2023
» LISBON - Portugal may have snuck into this Rugby World Cup through the back door but the future looks bright for a country where the game is steadily building its numbers among the younger generation.
Spa star Verstappen targets eighth win in row ahead of Dutch homecoming
AFP, Published on 27/07/2023
» SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS (BELGIUM) - Max Verstappen will seek to extend his and Red Bull's current sequence of record-breaking invincibility at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix ahead of spectacular Dutch homecoming next month.
Djokovic on brink of Wimbledon quarters as Rybakina advances
AFP, Published on 10/07/2023
» LONDON - Novak Djokovic was on the brink of his 14th Wimbledon quarter-final on Monday as Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz prepared for a testing battle against Matteo Berrettini.
New balls please: Wimbledon hopefuls do battle in qualifying event
AFP, Published on 27/06/2023
» LONDON - Pristine grass courts and trademark white kit -- Wimbledon starts a week early for 256 players battling it out in the qualifying tournament in southwest London.
Mbappe future in major doubt after refusal to extend PSG contract
AFP, Published on 13/06/2023
» PARIS - Kylian Mbappe told Paris Saint-Germain on Monday that he would not be taking up an option to extend his contract until 2025, raising the spectre of him following Lionel Messi out of the club this summer.
Man Utd, Newcastle on brink of sealing top four places after Liverpool draw
AFP, Published on 20/05/2023
» LONDON - Manchester United and Newcastle are on the brink of qualifying for next season's Champions League after Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, while Everton remain in relegation danger despite their dramatic 1-1 draw at Wolves on Saturday.
Mbappe and France crush Netherlands, Lukaku hits Belgium hat-trick
AFP, Published on 25/03/2023
» PARIS - Kylian Mbappe marked his first game as France captain with a brace in a 4-0 demolition of the Netherlands in Euro 2024 qualifying on Friday, while Romelu Lukaku scored a hat-trick as Belgium began a new era with a 3-0 victory in Sweden.
Croatia into Davis Cup Finals as South Korea, Finland celebrate
AFP, Published on 06/02/2023
» PARIS - Two-time champions Croatia reached the Davis Cup Finals on Sunday where they were joined by unheralded South Korea and Finland.