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Halep confirms class with crushing win over Kerber
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Simona Halep, the young Romanian whose dazzling form signalled her as the tour's rising star, confirmed that impression on Sunday as she collected the biggest prize of her career with an impressive 6-2, 6-3 victory over German Angelique Kerber in the Qatar Open.
Canada, USA win groups, Russia gets extra game
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Canada beat Finland in overtime and the USA rolled over Slovenia as the two Olympic finalists from four years ago finished first in their preliminary round groups at the Sochi Games.
Ronaldo-less Madrid join three-way tie at top
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Real Madrid made light of the absence of the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo with a 3-0 win away at Getafe to move level with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga.
Injured Russian skier taken to Germany as crashes mount
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» The Russian freestyle skier who fractured her spine in the worst accident of the Winter Olympics was Sunday flown to Germany city of Munich for treatment, as the Sochi Games saw new high-speed crashes.
Wenger hits back at 'silly' Mourinho jibe
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insisted Sunday comments from Chelsea rival Jose Mourinho that he was a "specialist in failure" were "silly" and "disrespectful".
Struggling Jamaica need Sochi miracle
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Jamaica's epic journey to the Olympics, fuelled by international cash and goodwill, was certain to end earlier than hoped Monday after their two-man bobsleigh team placed last in opening heats.
Augusta National removes iconic Eisenhower Tree
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» The Eisenhower Tree, an iconic century-old loblolly pine on the 17th hole at Augusta National, was removed from the Masters course due to ice storm damage, club chairman Billy Payne said Sunday.
Thailand go through
News, Tor Chittinand, Published on 17/02/2014
» PHUKET : Thailand's Davis Cup team yesterday advanced to the second round of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone in Group 2 after sealing a 4-1 victory over Hong Kong.
Russia's 'foreign legion' finally marches to medals
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» After years of making little impact on Russia's sporting fortunes, foreign-born athletes poached from abroad are finally making their mark at the Winter Olympics.
Maidana says no Mayweather deal as Khan waits
AFP, Published on 17/02/2014
» Undefeated welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather is making England's Amir Khan and Argentina's Marcos Maidana wait to learn which of them he will fight in May.