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Alex Zanardi still in coma, might lose vision

A doctor treating Alex Zanardi has admitted the former F1 driver’s vision could be affected by his hand-cycling crash. Italian Zanardi, who lost his legs in a 2001 Champ Car…

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U.S. Open to include wheelchair tournament during this year’s grand slam

U.S. Open organisers said on Wednesday they will include a wheelchair tournament at this year’s Grand Slam following a player backlash over their decision to scrap the event as part…

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Real Madrid counter attacks referee favours criticism

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has rubbished suggestions that his side have been getting favourable refereeing decisions recently, arguing critics are looking for ways to attack the team since they…

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Netherlands set to allow fans at stadiums

Soccer fans will be allowed in limited numbers at stadiums in the Netherlands after the summer, as long as they keep a safe distance and do not sing or yell,…

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Formula One fans can buy squares on chequered flag for charity

Formula One fans can buy individual squares on the race-ending chequered flag, starting with next month’s season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, to help raise money for charity, it announced on Tuesday.…

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Real Madrid beats Mallorca to go back to co-share La Liga’s top place

Real Madrid eased to a 2-0 home victory over Real Mallorca on Wednesday thanks to goals in each half from Vinicius Jr. and Sergio Ramos to stay in charge of…

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Vojovodina Novi Sad win Serbian Cup after beating Partizan Belgrade on penalties

Vojvodina Novi Sad won the Serbian Cup on Wednesday as they beat Partizan Belgrade 4-2 on penalties after the clash ended 2-2 following regular and extra time in the Balkan…

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Inter’s Serie A hopes spoiled in draw against Sassuolo

Third-placed Inter Milan threw away two points in the Serie A title race when they missed an open goal and conceded an 89th- minute equaliser in a 3-3 draw at…

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Atalanta moves fourth after turning round their fate against second-placed Lazio

Jose Luis Palomino’s header 10 minutes from time completed a stunning turnaround as Atalanta came roaring back from two goals down to beat Lazio 3-2 on Wednesday and damage the…

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Liverpool move closer to glory with 4 – 0 win over Crystal Palace

Liverpool were back at their lethal best to beat Crystal Palace 4-0 at Anfield on Wednesday, moving within two points of securing the Premier League title. The victory, with goals…

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Man United maintain hopes in their top-four hunt

Anthony Martial scored Manchester United’s first Premier League hat-trick for seven years to inspire a 3-0 home win over Sheffield United on Wednesday and maintain their hopes of a top-four…

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Everton beats relegation destined Norwich

A second-half header by Michael Keane gave Everton a 1-0 away win against bottom side Norwich City in the Premier League on Wednesday, as the Canaries showed little sign of…

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Roma beats struggling Sampdoria

Roma forward Edin Dzeko scored two similar, superbly-taken goals to give his side a 2-1 win at home to struggling Sampdoria as they resumed their Serie A campaign following the…

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Athletes back on track this weekend as MAAA Track and Field events resume

In consultation with health authorities, the Association is providing a secure environment with the necessary mitigation measures After a four-month hiatus resulting from the social restrictions imposed in the wake…

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Novak Djokovic tests positive for Covid-19

Novak Djokovic, the men’s world number one tennis player, has tested positive for COVID-19, the Serbian said in a statement on Tuesday. Croatia’s Borna Coric, Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria and…

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New record for Cristiano Ronaldo despite not “being at his best”

Cristiano Ronaldo sets Serie A record despite Maurizio Sarri admitting he’s "not at his best". The first two outings since the return of football may not have been idyllic for…

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City hit five past Burnley after controversial banner is flown over stadium

Manchester City thrashed depleted Burnley 5-0 yesterday evening at the Etihad Stadium courtesy of a brace each by Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez and a goal by David Silva. This…

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Juventus return to winning ways restoring four-point lead

Juventus returned to winning ways yesterday evening after losing out the Italian Cup Final to Napoli on penalties last week. Yesterday, they beat Bologna 2-0 at the Renato Dall'Ara stadium…

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Ferrari to hold private test at Mugello today

Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc will have the chance to shake off the rust ahead of the delayed start to the 2020 F1 campaign when Ferrari hold a private test…

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Zanardi’s condition stable

Alex Zanardi's condition remains stable, doctors at Siena hospital said on Monday after the four-time Paralympic champion and former Formula One driver suffered serious head injuries in a road accident…

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European Athletics President Svein Arne Hansen, 74, passes away after a stroke

European Athletics President Svein Arne Hansen died after failing to recover from the stroke that he suffered in March. He was 74. Hansen, born in May 1946, grew up in…

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Real Madrid moves to top after beating Real Sociedad

Real Madrid took control of the Spanish title race by beating Real Sociedad 2-1 away on Sunday to move top of La Liga above Barcelona after a second-half high on…

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Liverpool’s coach hails ‘world class’ goalkeeper after save in match against Everton

Liverpool may have to wait a little longer for their Premier League title celebrations after they were held to a 0-0 draw at Everton in the behind closed-doors Merseyside derby…

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Serie A resumes as Torino and Parma share spoils

Torino captain Andrea Belotti had a penalty saved in a 1-1 draw at home to Parma as Serie A finally resumed following a three-month coronavirus stoppage on Saturday. Nicolas Nkoulou headed struggling Torino ahead in…

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Mourinho unhappy with VAR

Spurs were on course for three valuable points in the race for a Champions League qualification slot when David de Gea failed to keep out Steven Bergwijn’s first-half strike. But…

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‘Grande Inter’ Mario Corso died at the age of 78

Mario Corso, a key member of Helenio Herrera’s ‘Grande Inter’ side, has died at the age of 78. He was the left winger in Herrera’s legendary team, winning four Scudetti,…

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Sevilla holds Barcelona in a 0 – 0 draw

Title-chasing Barcelona were held to a 0-0 draw at Sevilla in an empty stadium on Friday as they dropped points in La Liga for the first time since the season…

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Fernandes penalty rescue point for Manchester United against Tottenham

Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes fired home a late penalty to rescue a point for the visitors in a lively 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Friday.…

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Alex Zanardi undergoes head surgery but still in very serious condition

Alex Zanardi is in intensive care after undergoing surgery for a head injury sustained when he was hit by a truck during a handbike race. The two-time CART series winner,…

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WHO official blasts Naples Cup-win celebrations

A World Health Organization (WHO) official has blasted the celebrations that took place on the streets of Naples after Napoli beat Juventus on Wednesday in the Italian Cup final. Big…

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Alex Zanardi in serious condition following a road accident during a Paralympic relay race stage

Alex Zanardi was seriously injured and in a reportedly grave condition following a road accident in the province of Siena, during one of the stages of the relay of Obiettivo…

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Thousands gather to light a candle in honour of Tibor Benedek in Budapest

Thousands gather to light a candle in honour of Tibor Benedek water polo player in front the Alfred Hajos swimming pool on Margaret Island in Budapest, Hungary. Benedek died on…

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Former Sliema waterpolo star, Tibor Benedek, passes away at 48

The Hungarian Waterpolo Federation has announced the death of one of the best talents in the sport. Tibor Benedek, has won all possible accolades in the sport, including three Olympic…

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Atletico Madrid increase their chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League

Atletico Madrid hammered Osasuna 5-0 away from home in La Liga on Wednesday to secure their biggest win of the season and give a huge boost to their chances of…

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Aston Villa remains second-bottom in table after 0 – 0 draw against Sheffield United

In the first game back after a 100-day hiatus, visitors United were denied a legitimate goal at Villa Park when the ball crossed the line, but was not awarded, leading…

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Manchester City beats Arsenal as British Premier League restarts

Raheem Sterling scored the first goal of the Premier League’s return to action after the coronavirus lockdown as Manchester City defeated Arsenal 3-0 behind closed doors at the Etihad stadium…

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Napoli win Coppa Italia

Napoli stunned Juventus when they won 4-2 on penalties to claim the Coppa Italia on Wednesday after the two sides played to a 0-0 draw behind closed doors. Paulo Dybala…

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Former Snooker star Willie Thorne passes away

Former Snooker champion Willie Thorne 66, has passed away in Spain after being placed in an induced coma. Thorne had announced he was battling leukaemia earlier this year, was hospitalised…

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MAAA announces resumption of road races from mid-July

Malta's top running body has announced the long-anticipated return of road races in Malta. After a hiatus of four months, the MAAA announced on Facebook that road races will resume…

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Running gains in popularity during Covid-19 lockdowns

Amidst the isolation of lockdown, the world has fallen in love with running – that is, according to the findings of a new, ongoing research study by ASICS. More importantly,…

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UEFA Champions League last-eight to be played on a single-match basis in Lisbon

UEFA are set to complete the Champions League with a 'Final Eight' tournament held over 11 days in Lisbon, according to a plan which will be presented to their executive committee for ratification…

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Kenyan stars invite Ingebrigtsens to Nairobi for rematch

Following the cross-continent 2000m race at the Impossible Games last week, world 1500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot has invited the Ingebrigtsen brothers for a rematch of sorts on Kenyan soil. The…

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Traditional Chicago Marathon not yet ruled out

The unrelenting pace of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States have fuelled further doubts on the organisation of the popular Chicago Marathon. The race, which is expected to welcome…

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Bayer Leverkusen snatch 1-1 draw against Schalke 04

Bayer Leverkusen came from a goal down to snatch a 1-1 draw at Schalke 04 on Sunday as they held on to fourth place in the Bundesliga with three games…

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Real Madrid beats Eibar in their first post Covid-19 competitive match

Real Madrid beat Eibar 3-1 on Sunday in their first competitive match at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium following La Liga’s three-month break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Toni Kroos…

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La Liga to file criminal action against pitch invader

La Liga’s organising body has said it is filing for criminal action against the man who ran on to the pitch during Real Mallorca’s behind-closed-doors match against Barcelonaon Saturday to…

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Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao end their match in 1-1 draw

Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday on their return to action after La Liga’s three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, missing out on the chance to…

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Banning athletes who kneel in support of anti-racism is a breach of human rights – Global Athlete Movement

The stance of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in potentially banning athletes who kneel in support of anti-racism protests is a breach of human rights, the Global Athlete movement said…

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England’s manger says that taking pay-cut to help FA is a no-brainer

England manager Gareth Southgate has said it was an easy decision to accept a 30% wage cut to help the Football Association (FA) mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19…

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Novak Djokovic beaten at charity tournament organised by World Number 1 Tennis player

World number one Novak Djokovic lost one of his two opening singles matches on Saturday at the charity tournament he organised, and his day got worse when news broke that…

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Messi’s greatness not interrupted by Covid-19

Lionel Messi scored and grabbed two assists as La Liga leaders Barcelona eased to a 4-0 win away to struggling Real Mallorca on Saturday, making the perfect return to action…

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Gattuso’s particular minute of silence

The entry of the teams on the pitch, from separate entrances, was suggestive. When Napoli and Inter met in midfield, there was a greeting between Rino Gattuso and Antonio Conte.…

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Napoli qualifies for Coppa Italia final

Napoli reached the Coppa Italia final with a 1-1 draw at home to Inter Milan on Saturday as forward Dries Mertens became the club’s all-time record scorer. Inter went ahead…

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Bayern need one win to secure the Bundesliga title

Leon Goretzka’s 86th minute goal gave Bayern Munich a 2-1 victory over visitors Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday, meaning they need to win just one of their last three matches to…

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Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva to leave PSG after Champions League conclusion

Paris St Germain’s record goalscorer Edinson Cavani and captain Thiago Silva will leave the club after the conclusion of the Champions League campaign, the Ligue 1 side’s sporting director has…

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Juventus go through Coppa Italia Semifinal after 0 – 0 draw

Juventus is through to the Coppa Italia final after earning a tricky 0-0 draw against AC Milan on Friday in the second leg of the semis. Juve drew the first…

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Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japan GPs cancelled for 2020

This year's Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japanese Formula One Grands Prix have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers said on Friday. Formula One had already cancelled four other races,…

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