Spanish court overturns Dani Alves' rape conviction
MADRID : The top court in Spain's Catalonia region on Friday overturned Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves' rape conviction, saying the case against him had inconsistencies and contradictions.
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Ski jumping-German Raimund skips giant hill event as fear of heights resurfaces
German ski jumper Philipp Raimund has withdrawn from this weekend's prestigious ski flying event in Planica, Slovenia citing persistent challenges with his fear of heights.
Bayern fume over Davies' injury on international duty with Canada
MUNICH, Germany : Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich demanded an explanation from Canada team officials on Friday after defender Alphonso Davies suffered a ligament tear on international duty that has put him out of the German club's crucial season finale.
Spanish court overturns Dani Alves' sexual assault conviction
MADRID : The top court in Spain's Catalonia region said on Friday it had overturned the conviction of Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves for sexual assault on appeal, saying the original ruling presented "inconsistencies and contradictions".
Lucknow's six-hitting machine Pooran justifies top order slot
NEW DELHI : Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant said sacrificing the number three slot for Nicholas Pooran was well worth it after they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday for their first victory of the new Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
Figure skating-Japan duo Miura and Kihara take gold, Malinin leads after men's short program
BOSTON :Japanese duo Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara recovered from early setbacks to take pairs gold at the World Figure Skating Championships after Thursday's free skate program in Boston.
Djokovic reaches Miami Open semis, Sabalenka into final
MIAMI :Novak Djokovic is two wins away from capturing a 100th career title after beating Sebastian Korda 6-3 7-6(4) and world number one Aryna Sabalenka cruised into her first Miami Open final with a 6-2 6-2 victory over Jasmine Paolini on Thursday.
Flick praises focus of much-changed Barcelona
BARCELONA : Undefeated since late December, Barcelona extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 19 games with an easy 3-0 win over visitors Osasuna on Thursday which moved them three points clear at the top of the LaLiga.