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Reigning champions Alcaraz, Swiatek eyeing French Open second week
AFP, Published on 30/05/2025
» PARIS - Carlos Alcaraz bids to book his place in the French Open last 16 on Friday, with defending women's champion Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka also in third-round action at Roland Garros.
Real Madrid great Benzema agrees to leave club
AFP, Published on 04/06/2023
» MADRID - Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has agreed a deal to end his glittering era at the club, the Spanish giants said Sunday.
Six memorable Rafael Nadal Grand Slam finals
AFP, Published on 19/05/2023
» PARIS: Rafael Nadal on Thursday withdrew from the French Open and announced that 2024 will likely be his last season in tennis after a career which has brought him 22 Grand Slam titles.
Gadirova gold seals Britain's best ever gymnastics worlds haul
AFP, Published on 07/11/2022
» LIVERPOOL: Jessica Gadirova claimed gold for Britain in the women's floor to seal the hosts' best ever medal haul on the final day of the World Gymnastics Championship in Liverpool on Sunday.
Turning professional: Cuban boxers hope to land a heavy blow
AFP, Published on 11/04/2022
» HAVANA: Spirits and expectations are high at Cuba's La Finca national boxing school, where training has intensified ahead of the "Los Domadores" national team's first professional contest since 1962.
Maradona's doctor, six others, to be questioned in his death
AFP, Published on 14/06/2021
» BUENOS AIRES - Diego Maradona's personal physician and six other caregivers accused of neglecting the football icon in his final days, will be questioned by Argentine prosecutors from Monday.
Real Madrid close on top spot after Atletico stumble again
AFP, Published on 21/02/2021
» MADRID: Real Madrid are back within touching distance of the top of La Liga after they punished another Atletico Madrid slip against Levante on Saturday by beating Real Valladolid 1-0.
Zidane says he still has players' backing after Real Madrid cup humiliation
AFP, Published on 21/01/2021
» MADRID: Zinedine Zidane insisted his players still believe in him after Real Madrid suffered an embarrassing defeat by third-tier side Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.
Fifteen years on, how maiden Monte Carlo win sparked Nadal breakthrough
AFP, Published on 19/04/2020
» PARIS - Rafael Nadal celebrates the 15th anniversary of his first Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday, a victory which sparked a breakthrough season, a maiden Grand Slam triumph at Roland Garros and set the Spaniard on the road to becoming one of the sport's greatest players.
Real Madrid defeat Barcelona in Clasico to regain top spot in La Liga
AFP, Published on 02/03/2020
» MADRID: Real Madrid won the Clasico and might have saved their season as they ended their slump in the best way possible on Sunday, by beating Barcelona 2-0 and returning to the top of La Liga.