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Nadal beats Djokovic for 9th Italian Open title
AP, Rome :Rafael Nadal is right back where he wants to be. After losing in the semifinals of three straight clay-court tournaments, Nadal dominated for...
Muscat quits Melbourne Victory in tears after 14 successful years
AFP, Melbourne :A tearful Kevin Muscat quit as Melbourne Victory head coach by mutual agreement on Monday, ending his 14- year association with the A-League...
Djokovic survives scare, Nadal coasts into Rome semi-finals
AFP, Rome :World number one Novak Djokovic saved two match points against former US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro to advance to the semi-finals...
US Olympic swimmer Adrian returns to pool after cancer fight
AFP, Los Angeles :Five-time Olympic champion swimmer Nathan Adrian, competing for the first time since he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, finished fourth in the...
Pulis leaves Middlesbrough after failure to reach Premier League
Tony Pulis’s failure to guide Middlesbrough back to the Premier League has cost the experienced manager his job, with the club announcing on Friday they...
Roger Federer saves two match points to beat Borna Coric
BBC Online :World number three Roger Federer saved two match points in defeating 13th seed Borna Coric 2-6 6-4 7-6 (9-7) to reach the quarter-finals...
Andy Murray receives knighthood from Prince Charles
AP, London :Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray received his knighthood from Prince Charles on Thursday, more than two years after he was awarded the honor...
Man City target landmark treble as UEFA probe looms
AFP, London :Manchester City are on the brink of a domestic treble, with only Watford standing in their way in Saturday’s FA Cup final, but...
‘Sad and disappointed’ Osaka pulls out of Rome in French Open scare
Agency :World number one Naomi Osaka said she was “between sad and disappointed” after pulling out of the Italian Open before Thursday’s quarter-finals with injury...
Topless Tongan eyes unique Olympic treble
Agency :Tongan athlete Pita Taufatofua-the bare-chested flag-bearer who became an online sensation at both the Rio and Pyeongchang Olympics-plans to break out the baby oil...