Sunday, 1 March 2020

Valimaki takes 1st title at Oman Open after winning playoff

MUSCAT, Oman (AP) - Sami Valimaki of Finland overcame difficult conditions to win the Oman Open on Sunday after beating South African Brandon Stone in a playoff in the third edition of the European Tour event.

Valimaki and Stone finished joint top on 13-under 275 after both shot 2-under 70s ...
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Brignone wins combined title as World Cup finish is in doubt

LA THUILE, Italy (AP) - Federica Brignone has won the Alpine combined World Cup title on Sunday without clicking into her skis.

And the Italian might end up winning the overall and giant slalom globes as well without any further racing this season.

Heavy snowfall caused the cancellation of the ...
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Saint-Etienne fans injured in fight with Lyon supporters

A fight involving fans of French league clubs Saint-Etienne and Lyon has left nine people injured ahead of the grudge match between the fierce rivals.

French authorities said a fight broke out on Saturday night in the center of Lyon after a group of hardcore Saint-Etienne fans decided to disregard ...
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In its moment in the spotlight, Maryland gets burned by Michigan State in a 78-66 loss

The Terps' big day didn't end as they had hoped.
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Fat tire bikes move from the fringe to the mainstream

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - It's sunny, 5 new inches of snow blanket the earth and I'm riding a fat-tired bike through the woods working harder than I'd like to admit to keep up with my guides.

We're riding at 49 Degrees North following trails groomed for cross-country skiers. My guides, ...
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Madame Tussauds artists keep waxy stars well-groomed

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - It's early, before most have even had their morning coffee, and Ashley Myer's day has already started. As she walks among the ranks of celebrities, she notices a small problem - Will Smith is missing an earring.

Someone suggests the jewelry was taken the night before. ...
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Chidom, McRae help UC Riverside beat cold-shooting Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) - Arinze Chidom had 14 points and nine rebounds, Callum McRae added 12 points and 10 boards, and UC Riverside beat cold-shooting Hawaii 49-43 on Saturday night.

Justin Webster made a layup to open the second half and give a Hawaii (16-12, 7-7 Big West Conference) a ...
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