Hockey agitator: Why American Abbey Murphy continues to frustrate Canada
In a 5-0 thrashing of Canada, American forward Abbey Murphy drew not one, not two, but four penalties.
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Atletico hit Barcelona for four to take giant step toward Copa del Rey final
MADRID, Feb 12 : Atletico Madrid tore Barcelona apart with four first-half goals to secure a 4-0 victory on Thursday in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, leaving the holders staring at a near impossible task in the return match.
Rayan opens Bournemouth account to secure draw at home to Aston Villa
Rayan’s first goal in English football ensured Bournemouth split the points with Aston Villa in an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium.
Dortmund's late winner keeps up pressure on leaders Bayern
WOLFSBURG, Germany, Feb 7 : Striker Serhou Guirassy snatched the winner three minutes from time to earn second-placed Borussia Dortmund a 2-1 victory at VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday that cut Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga lead to three points.
Ice hockey-Switzerland overcome Czechs in thrilling shootout, Japan score late to beat France
MILAN, Feb 6 : Swiss forward Ivana Wey scored in the eighth round of a thrilling shootout to seal a 4-3 win over the Czech Republic in Olympic women's ice hockey at Santagiulia Arena on Friday, while Japan netted twice late to hand France its second successive loss of the Games 3-2.
Brilliant France too strong for Ireland in Six Nations opener
PARIS, Feb 5 : France launched the defence of their Six Nations title in emphatic fashion, sweeping Ireland aside 36-14 at the Stade de France on Thursday, dominating play for long stretches before easing off once the bonus point was secured.
'A Dive': Barcelona Chief Mocks Real Madrid's Late-Game Penalty In Recent Win
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reignited the fierce war of words with bitter rivals Real Madrid, publicly mocking the penalty that gifted Kylian Mbappé a late winner against Rayo Vallecano. The outspoken Catalan chief was spotted openly ridiculing the decision, labelling the incident a "dive", suggesting that Alvaro Arbeloa's side are benefitting from favorable officiating as tensions between the two clubs reach boiling point.
Barcelona advance to cup semis as Albacete’s run ends
ALBACETE, Spain, Feb 3 : Barcelona ended Albacete’s giant-killing run in the Copa del Rey, winning 2-1 away on Tuesday to become the first side to book a semi-final berth, but only after surviving a late comeback from the second-tier outfit.