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Paris, Sep 8 (EFE).- France opened the Rugby World Cup that started Friday with an important victory, beating New Zealand by 27-13, in a match decided by five penalties by Thomas Ramos. The duel for the leadership of Pool A was clearly decided by “Les Bleus” in the second half,...
New York, Sep 8 (EFE).- A superb Daniil Medvedev ended the dream of world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz on Friday at the United States Open. The former champion, who aspired to a double victory no one has achieved in Flushing Meadows since Roger Federer, could not deal with the performance...
Madrid, Sep 8 (EFE).- The Spanish Public Prosecutor’s Office filed a complaint on Friday at the National Court against Luis Rubiales, the suspended president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). The development comes after striker Jennifer Hermoso filed a complaint against Rubiales with the prosecutor’s office on Tuesday. Rubiales...
New York, Sep 7 (EFE).- Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, who will become tennis’ new world No. 1 female player next week, achieved a miraculous comeback Thursday against American Madison Keys and will play the United States Open final against teenager Coco Gauff. Sabalenka won the semifinal 0-6, 7-6(1), 7-6(5) in two...
Brussels, Sep 7 (EFE).- Spain’s acting culture and sports minister Miquel Iceta said on Thursday that the government will «always be on the side of women exploring all possibilities to defend their rights,» after soccer player Jenni Hermoso filed a complaint with the public prosecutors over a forced kiss by...
New York, US, Sept 6 (EFE).- Russian player Daniil Medvedev, who won a ticket to the United States Open semifinals on Wednesday, complained bitterly about the overwhelming and oppressive heat in New York, stressing that tennis players suffer and endure harsh penalties on the court. «You cannot imagine, one player...
New York, Sep 4 (EFE).- Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz made the quarterfinals of the United States Open on Monday to set up a clash with Alexander Zverev, while Aryna Sabalenka breezed past her opponent to continue her bid for a second Grand Slam. World No. 1 Alcaraz beat No. 61...
(Correction: adds slug, corrects typo in headline) Lionel Messi (R) of Inter Miami FC in action against Aaron Long (L) and Mateusz Bogusz (C) of LAFC during the match between LAFC and Inter Miami FC at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, US, 03 September 2023. EFE-EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT Los Angeles,...
New York, Sep 3 (EFE).- Defending United States Open champion Iga Swiatek was eliminated Sunday in the round of 16 against Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko, losing her No.1 ranking to Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, as former champion Novak Djokovic made the men’s quarterfinals. Winner of Roland Garros this year, Swiatek had been...
Pamplona, Spain, Sep 3 (EFE).- Robert Lewandowski scored a late penalty as Barcelona took all three points from their visit to Pamplona in an even match in which Osasuna was the better team in the second half. The Polish striker converted from 12 yards in the 84th minute. The visitors’...
London, Sep 3 (EFE).- Arsenal scored two goals deep into stoppage time as they beat Manchester United 3-1 to win a thrilling match at the Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday. The visitors thought they had taken a dramatic lead in the 87th minute when substitute Alejandro Garnacho raced clear...
New York City, US, Sep 2 (EFE).- Spanish world no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz sealed his place in the round of 16 of the US Open after beating Daniel Evans on Saturday. Daniil Medvedev of Russia in action against Sebastian Baez of Argentina during their third round match at the US...
