Felix and Cancelo strike as Barcelona shred Real Betis
BARCELONA: New arrivals Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo struck their first goals for Barcelona in an impressive 5-0 rout of Real Betis on Saturday in La Liga.
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Sarah Mitton denied Diamond League Trophy for 2nd straight year by record-setting Chase Ealey
Sarah Mitton of Brooklyn, N.S., ended another spectacular shot put season with her 14th top-two finish in 17 events, placing second to American Chase Ealey at the Diamond League Final, as she did a year ago. Mitton, who also placed second to the gold medallist Ealey late last month at the World Athletics Championships, had a best throw of 19.94 metres on Saturday in Eugene, Ore. The 27-year-old Canadian led the six-woman competition until Ealey stepped into the circle at sunny Hayward Field and threw a season world-leading 20.61, also a meet and American record. She lengthened her personal best to 20.76 on her third of six tries before not registering a throw on her final three attempts.
Sligo Rovers get the better of UCD to ease Premier Division play-off worries
An Evan Osam own goal, coupled with Kailin Barlow's second of the season eased the pressure on Sligo Rovers boss John Russell as the Bit O'Red picked up their first win in seven, beating ten-man UCD in a sometimes cagey affair at the Showgrounds.
Pride, and a few moans, from Portugal after Wales defeat
NICE, France : Portugal might have gone down as expected in their first match at the Rugby World Cup, losing 28-8 to Wales on Saturday, but emerged with their heads held high.
Gatland lauds improvement of second-tier teams
NICE, France : Coach Warren Gatland was given a scare but was relieved to get an early birthday present after Wales scored a late try to earn a bonus-point 28-8 World Cup victory over Portugal on Saturday.
Rees-Zammit does a Ronaldo, sets Wales on way to Portugal victory
Louis Rees-Zammit mimicked Cristiano Ronaldo's goal-scoring celebration as he scored a try to help Wales to a 28-8 victory over Portugal on Saturday for a second World Cup win in tricky Pool C.
Wales beat brave Portugal 28-8 in compelling World Cup clash
NICE, France : Wales withstood a superb display of endeavour from Portugal to claim an entertaining 28-8 victory in their World Cup Pool C clash on Saturday, as Taulupe Faletau's try with the last play of the game earned a vital bonus point.
Wales workmanlike in win over proud Portugal
Wales took another step towards the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but they were given a fierce examination by minnows Portugal before winning 28-8 at Stade de Nice.