Genoa's Portanova sentenced to six years for gang rape
ROME: Genoa midfielder Manolo Portanova has been sentenced to six years in jail for involvement in the gang rape of a young woman last year, Italian media reported on Tuesday (Dec 6).
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German trucker identified as suspect after Rebellin killed in crash
ROME : A 62-year-old German truck driver has been identified as a suspect following a road accident which killed Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin, Italian police and prosecutors said on Friday.
Evidence of 'cultural change' in Russian athletics, says task force chair
World Athletics said on Wednesday (Nov 30) there was evidence "cultural change" is taking place in Russian athletics, seven years after RUSAF athletes were suspended by the sport's global governing body following revelations of widespread state-sponsored doping and cover-ups.
No ban on Kenya but Coe says ruling body will watch closely
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said on Wednesday (Nov 30) that the governing body would keep a close eye on Kenya after a spate of doping cases but did not issue a ban on the middle and long-distance running powerhouse.
World Cup Winners list: which teams have won each year
List of FIFA World Cup champions since the tournament began in 1930:
Determined Sonego gives Italy 1-0 lead over Canada in Davis Cup semis
Lorenzo Sonego overcame Denis Shapovalov 7-6(4) 6-7(5) 6-4 in a marathon encounter to give Italy a 1-0 lead over Canada in their Davis Cup semi-final clash in Malaga, Spain on Saturday, as the 1976 winners took a step closer to a final against Australia.
Colsaerts named Team Europe's third Ryder Cup vice-captain
Team Europe captain Luke Donald named Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts on Tuesday as his third vice-captain for next year's Ryder Cup at Rome's Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.
Saudi stun Messi's Argentina: 5 great FIFA World Cup upsets
Saudi Arabia produced one of the greatest World Cup upsets in history on Tuesday, stunning South American giants Argentina in a 2-1 group stage victory in Doha.