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Established order fights back early in Premier League season
Published On: August 22, 2016 04:33 PM NPT By: Associated Press
MANCHESTER, Aug 22: The established order is fighting back in these early days of the English Premier League season — and there are some familiar names atop the scoring charts, too.
Samba, reflections and pride in final Rio Olympics party (photo feature)
Published On: August 22, 2016 02:35 PM NPT By: Associated Press
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 22: Shaking to samba and expressing a sense of longing with uniquely Brazilian words, Olympians and fans said goodbye to the Rio Games with one last big bash that was both revelatory and a sigh of relief.
At least 40 dead as floods hit central, eastern India
Published On: August 22, 2016 02:08 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LUCKNOW, India, Aug 22: Officials say at least 40 people have died and hundreds of thousands have been evacuated as floods hit vast swathes of central and eastern India.
Bale ensures Real Madrid's winning start, Atletico draws
Published On: August 22, 2016 09:40 AM NPT By: Associated Press
BARCELONA, Aug 22: Gareth Bale scored twice to help Real Madrid start the Spanish league with a 3-0 victory at Real Sociedad, while Atletico Madrid was held 1-1 after conceding a last-gasp goal to Alaves on Sunday.
West Ham, Middlesbrough grab first wins in Premier League
Published On: August 22, 2016 09:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press
LONDON, Aug 21: The first Premier League game staged at the centerpiece stadium of the London Olympics in 2012 served up some late drama Sunday, with new tenant West Ham scoring in the 85th minute to earn a 1-0 win over 10-man Bournemouth.
Erdogan: Turkey suicide bomber aged 12 to 14
Published On: August 21, 2016 06:25 PM NPT By: Associated Press
Turkey's president says the suicide bomber in the wedding party attack that killed dozens was between 12 and 14 years old.
Neymar strikes a pose for Usain Bolt
Published On: August 21, 2016 05:26 PM NPT By: Associated Press
How is Usain Bolt celebrating his three latest gold medals? With a little soccer, of course.
Gigi Hadid, Zayn Malik enjoy romantic break
Published On: August 21, 2016 05:06 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LONDON, Aug 21: Model Gigi Hadid and her singer boyfriend Zayn Malik are enjoying a romantic vacation in Tahiti, France.
Iraq executes 36 men convicted in Islamic State massacre
Published On: August 21, 2016 04:44 PM NPT By: Associated Press
BAGHDAD, Aug 21: Iraqi officials say the country has executed 36 men convicted of taking part in the Islamic State group's massacre of hundreds of soldiers in 2014.
FC Barcelona dominate Real Betis in La Liga's opening match
Published On: August 21, 2016 08:00 AM NPT By: Associated Press
BARCELONA, Aug 21: Luis Suarez scored a hat trick and Lionel Messi added two more goals as Barcelona started its Spanish league title defense in style by routing Real Betis 6-2 on Saturday.
Neymar kick is gold, giving Brazil 1st Olympic soccer title
Published On: August 21, 2016 07:32 AM NPT By: Associated Press
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 21: With a kiss of the ball and an unforgettable kick, Brazil's biggest soccer star gave the Olympic host its biggest moment of the games.
Turkey blames IS for wedding party attack that killed 50
Published On: August 21, 2016 06:56 AM NPT By: Associated Press
ISTANBUL, Aug 21: Turkey's president on Sunday blamed the Islamic State group for the bombing of an outdoor wedding party in the southeast that killed 50 people and wounded dozens of others.
Leicester still looking for 1st win, draws 0-0 with Arsenal
Published On: August 20, 2016 11:05 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LEICESTER, Aug 20: Leicester is still searching for the first win of its Premier League title defense after drawing 0-0 with Arsenal on Saturday.
Liverpool's optimism punctured by 2-0 loss at Burnley
Published On: August 20, 2016 11:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
BURNLEY, Aug 20: Liverpool's defensive shortcomings were exposed in a 2-0 loss at promoted Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday, puncturing the optimism generated from the team's opening-weekend win at Arsenal.
Everton beats West Brom 2-1
Published On: August 20, 2016 10:00 PM NPT By: Associated Press
WEST BROMWICH, Aug 20: Gareth Barry was the unlikely match-winner as Everton came from behind to beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Chelsea leaves it late to beat Watford 2-1
Published On: August 20, 2016 09:30 PM NPT By: Associated Press
WATFORD, Aug 20: Diego Costa scored a late winner for the second time this week as Chelsea came from behind to beat Watford 2-1 on Saturday and complete back-to-back Premier League victories under new coach Antonio Conte.
Wanyama strikes late to secure Tottenham win vs Palace
Published On: August 20, 2016 08:45 PM NPT By: Associated Press
LONDON, Aug 20: Victor Wanyama headed in a late goal as Tottenham unconvincingly beat Crystal Palace 1-0 Saturday in the English Premier League.
Is that a kick? Taekwondo fighters devise new ways to score
Published On: August 20, 2016 08:18 PM NPT By: Associated Press
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 20: Taekwondo may be best known for its flashy and acrobatic kicks, but the electronic scoring system used at the Olympics apparently doesn't care whether or not fighters use the correct technique. That's resulting in a lot of bizarre kicks that no true practitioner of the Korean martial art would recognize, in a departure that some say cheapens the sport.
Aguero and Nolito score brace as Man City beats Stoke
Published On: August 20, 2016 07:20 PM NPT By: Associated Press
STOKE, Aug 20: Sergio Aguero rediscovered his accuracy from the penalty spot in scoring one of his two goals for Manchester City in a 4-1 win at Stoke in the Premier League on Saturday.
Interactive: A look at how Usain Bolt has performed in the Olympic Games
Published On: August 20, 2016 06:35 PM NPT By: Associated Press
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