Scotland follows Wales in banning greyhound racing
Scotland has banned greyhound racing as MSPs backed a Bill to end the sport. It follows a similar move by Wales earlier this week.
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Numbers speak for themselves, says Simeone, as Atletico reach last eight again
LONDON, March 18 : Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said the "numbers speak for themselves" after guiding his side into the Champions League quarter-finals for the eighth time in 13 seasons on Wednesday.
Leeds striker Piroe gets chance to play at World Cup
PARAMARIBO, March 18 : Leeds United striker Joel Piroe has been included in Suriname’s squad for this month’s World Cup playoff, just days after FIFA approved a switch of allegiance.
Newcastle blown away by Barcelona's stunning second-half salvo
Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha killed off Newcastle’s Champions League dream as Barcelona survived a first-half fright to book a quarter-final place in style.
Canada's Einarson bounces back at women's curling worlds with win over Turkey
Kerri Einarson's curling team welcomed a quick win after a short night at the women's world championship.
Hockey Hall of Fame won't give 'golden goal' puck to Jack Hughes - ESPN
The Hockey Hall of Fame said it will not give Jack Hughes the puck from his gold-medal-winning goal for Team USA in the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Senegal government accuses CAF of ‘corruption’ after AFCON triumph overturned
The Senegalese government has accused African football’s governing body of “corruption” after the country was stripped of the continental title they won in January.
Cup of Nations decision hammer blow for African football
CAPE TOWN, March 18 : The controversy over January's Africa Cup of Nations final will come as a major blow to the continent's hopes of elevating the status of its flagship competition.