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Russian women’s handball team slip to defeat against France in Euro final
Russia’s women’s handball team had to settle for second at the European Championship in Paris as they went down to defeat against the French hosts in the final.
Dec 16, 2018 18:08
Russia-Finland ice hockey game in St. Petersburg sets national attendance record with 71,000 fans
Russia saw a new national record for attendance at an ice hockey game on Sunday when a reported 71,000 fans saw the home team defeat Finland 5-0 at St. Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena.
Dec 16, 2018 17:48
‘Best goalie in the world?’: Alisson spillage hands Man Utd equalizer, prompts meme outpouring
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson had a moment to forget as he fumbled a cross to allow Manchester United to equalize in the Premier League clash between the bitter rivals on Sunday – prompting an outpouring of memes online.
Dec 16, 2018 17:15
Feathers fly as Chicago Blackhawks mascot involved in punch-up with fan (VIDEO)
The mascot for NHL team the Chicago Blackhawks was forced to defend himself after an attack from a fan following the team’s loss to the Winnipeg Jets, police have said.
Dec 16, 2018 16:42
'He's not over the Ballon d'Or snub': Ronaldo roasted after shot goes out for throw-in (VIDEO)
After being criticized for denying his team a Champions League equalizer this week, Cristiano Ronaldo has copped yet more online mockery for a badly misdirected shot for Juventus on Saturday.
Dec 16, 2018 15:25
Chelsea fans in fresh racism storm over ‘Nazi death skull’ flag
Chelsea football club are facing yet more unwanted attention over fan conduct after photos emerged apparently showing supporters displaying a flag with a Nazi symbol on it ahead of a Europa League game in Budapest this week.
Dec 16, 2018 14:21
‘World’s most beautiful team’: Russian women’s handball stars gear up for Euro final (PHOTOS)
Russia’s women’s handball team – dubbed "the world’s most beautiful" by their coach – take on France in the European Championship final on Sunday, in a repeat of the 2016 Olympic showdown in Brazil when Russia claimed gold.
Dec 16, 2018 12:42
Father of Stuttgart captain Christian Gentner dies in stadium after Bundesliga game
The father of Stuttgart captain Christian Gentner died suddenly inside the team’s stadium after watching his son play in the Bundesliga victory against Hertha Berlin on Saturday.
Dec 16, 2018 10:53
'Iconic milestone': Qatar unveils design for spectacular World Cup final stadium (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
The World Cup is heading to Qatar in 2022 and plans are gathering pace with the unveiling of the spectacular design for the 80,000-seater Lusail Stadium, which will host the final of the tournament.
Dec 16, 2018 10:27
'What I watched was unfair': Social media reacts to Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's dominant win in New York
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's dominant three-round stoppage of WBA super-middleweight champion Rocky Fielding at Madison Square Garden drew both plaudits and criticism, with some fans slamming the fight on social media.
Dec 16, 2018 08:10
Body snatcher: Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez stops Rocky Fielding to capture WBA super-middleweight title
Mexican pound-for-pound star Saul "Canelo" Alvarez dropped defending champion Rocky Fielding four times in three rounds as he stopped the Brit to become a three-weight world champion at Madison Square Garden.
Dec 16, 2018 06:03
UFC Milwaukee: Al Iaquinta calls out Conor McGregor after thrilling win
New York lightweight Al Iaquinta defeated rival Kevin Lee, then said if Conor McGregor wants a rematch against Khabib Nurmagomedov, he'll need to go through him first.
Dec 16, 2018 05:45

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Another Canadian arrested in China A second Canadian citizen has been arrested in China on suspicion of “endangering national security,” a sign of the deepening feud between the two nations following the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng...

Huawei CFO out on bail; Canadian ex-diplomat remains behind bars While Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou has been released on bail in Canada, China’s retaliatory arrest of former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig. Will President Trump intervene to drop...

Will Trump shut down government over funding his Wall? Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer sparred with Trump over funding for the border wall. The latter said he’d not hesitate call for a government shutdown over the issue, as “the Wall is...