Real humbled in Madrid derby rout
Although there was little Casillias could do about Saul Niguez’s stunning overhead kick that gave Atletico a 2-0 halftime lead. The visitors had hoped to cement their strong position in…
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Krishna Poonia: Star of India – and champion of a new society
It’s a story that could have borrowed some of its plot from a Bollywood movie, but audiences might have scoffed at the improbable ending Krishna Poonia achieved in real life….
Facing up to Putin’s endgame
The first thing for the West to understand is that, in the short run, no amount of sanctions will force Russia to leave Ukrainenot until the Kremlin achieves victory, which…
Late Seahawks Drive Ends With a Screeching Halt After a Risky Call
GLENDALE, Ariz. — On the same field where a receiver named David Tyree had improbably caught a desperation throw to propel the Giants to Super Bowl victory over the New…
Super Bowl XLIX: Patriots beat Seahawks for Brady’s fourth title
The 37-year-old, sacked and twice intercepted, refused to give in as the Patriotsat one point down by 10fought their way to a 28-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Glendale,…
38 Little Seahawks Fans Who Are Totally Ready For A Super Bowl Win
Super Bowl weekend is upon us, and Seahawks fans everywhere are gearing up to hopefully cheer their team to a second consecutive victory. But you don’t have to be a…
Feeling blue? Andy Murray’s girlfriend caught unleashing volley of abuse
The match was a tense one from the beginning, with much of the pre-game narrative focusing on Murray’s ex-coach, Dani Vallverdu, who is now in Berdych’s corner. The Scot, who…
Riled Up, Andy Murray Dispatches Tomas Berdych at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Though it began as an apparent battle against his former coach, Andy Murray made sure to dedicate his victory Thursday night to the woman he chose to…
Death Row Inmate Richard Glossip’s Lawyers Will Ask To Suspend His Execution
Attorneys representing Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, who is scheduled to die Thursday, plan to file a request to stay his execution in light of the recent news that…
Greece forms anti-austerity coalition government
Greece’s left-wing, anti-austerity Syriza party has formed a coalition with the right-wing Independent Greeks party after exit polls showed Syriza was close to a parliamentary majority. Syriza is officially projected…
Rafael Nadal puts struggles behind him with ‘special’ Australian Open win
But with each passing match, the world number three looks to be building momentum. He took just over two hours to see off 15th-ranked Anderson 7-5 6-1 6-4 on the…
Australian Open: Eugenie Bouchard ‘flexes muscles’ over ‘Twirlgate’
Following her second-round victory over Kiki Bertens on Wednesday, a male interviewer had asked the 20-year-old Bouchard for a twirl. Cue uproar on social media. As it turns out, Bouchard’s…
Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal leaves it late to claim deserved win over Ghana
A late goal from Moussa Sow secured Senegal all three points in dramatic fashion as it saw off Ghana 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations Group C opener at…
Elizabeth Warren wins: Banker drops out of Treasury job nomination
The senator from Massachusetts has a lot of supporters from the left who view the news as a victory. – Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of…
Novak Djokovic joins Rafael Nadal on the sidelines at Qatar Open
Karlovic coped the better with the windy conditions to secure a 6-7 7-6 6-4 victory to reach the semifinals, a surprise even to the 35-year-old who described it as “unbelievable”…