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Sweden goes without shot on target, Eder scores for Italy
Published on 18/06/2016
» TOULOUSE - For all the hype surrounding Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Sweden striker hasn't managed a single shot on goal over 180 minutes of soccer at the European Championship.
IAAF extends Russian ban, leaves Olympics door ajar
AFP, Published on 18/06/2016
» VIENNA - The IAAF voted unanimously Friday to extend the ban on the doping-tainted Russian federation, but left the door ajar for some track and field stars to compete at the Rio Olympics as neutrals.
British rider Yates gets four-month doping ban
AFP, Published on 18/06/2016
» LONDON - Britain's Simon Yates has been given a four-month ban that will see him miss the Tour de France after he failed a drugs test in March, the International Cycling Union said Friday.
Quintana grabs yellow on Route du Sud
AFP, Published on 18/06/2016
» TOULOUSE (FRANCE) - Colombian climbing king Nairo Quintana grabbed the yellow jersey on the third stage of the Route du Sud on Friday when he dominated the time-trial at Albi.
Street smart Hamilton thrives in Baku chaos
AFP, Published on 18/06/2016
» BAKU - Lewis Hamilton topped the times with a smile on Friday after conquering the challenge of learning the new Baku street circuit in a single day’s practice ahead of this weekend’s European Grand Prix.
Rouget the big fish again in Coronation Stakes
AFP, Published on 18/06/2016
» ASCOT (UNITED KINGDOM) - French trainer Jean-Claude Rouget took the Coronation Stakes for the second successive year on Friday at Royal Ascot as Qemah stormed to victory.
IAAF offers whistleblower Stepanova Olympic chance
AFP, Published on 18/06/2016
» VIENNA - The IAAF on Friday offered once-banned Russian doping whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova a chance to compete at the Rio Olympics.
'Still in it' Spieth says after 72
AFP, Published on 18/06/2016
» OAKMONT (UNITED STATES) - It was far from a sparkling effort, but Jordan Spieth was confident his two-over 72 at Oakmont on Friday would keep him in the hunt for a second straight US Open Golf Championship crown.
Subs rescue Czechs in flare-hit draw with Croatia
AFP, Published on 18/06/2016
» SAINT-ETIENNE - A 94th-minute penalty rescued a point for the Czech Republic in their dramatic 2-2 draw with Croatia as flares thrown onto the pitch marred Friday's Euro 2016 match.
Cavaliers, Warriors ready for historic winner-take-all NBA game
AFP, Published on 18/06/2016
» OAKLAND (UNITED STATES) - Whether it's a first one for the 'land or two straight for the Bay, the 70th NBA Finals will crown a champion Sunday in a dramatic winner-take-all showdown between Cleveland and Golden State.