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Bruno Mars triumphs at Grammys; Jay-Z is biggest loser

Published On: January 29, 2018 04:28 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, Jan 29: R&B artist Bruno Mars won the top prize at the Grammy Awards on Sunday in another victory for pop-driven music over rap, now the most popular genre in the United States.

Eleven Afghan soldiers killed in latest attack in Kabul

Published On: January 29, 2018 03:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

KABUL, Jan 29: Militants on Monday raided a military academy in Kabul, the Afghan capital, killing 11 soldiers, the fourth major attack in a spate of violence over the past nine days that is putting a new, more aggressive U.S. strategy under the spotlight.

Federer fights off Cilic to win sixth Australian Open title

Published On: January 28, 2018 05:51 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Jan 28: Switzerland’s Roger Federer claimed a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title with a 6-2 6-7(5) 6-3 3-6 6-1 victory over Croatia’s Marin Cilic on Sunday.

'Grigg's On Fire' again as Wigan stun West Ham in FA Cup

Published On: January 28, 2018 07:04 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Jan 28: Wigan Athletic pulled off the big shock of the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday as the team from the third-tier of English football knocked out Premier League West Ham United 2-0 with a famous double from their cult hero Will Grigg.

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed released as corruption probe winds down

Published On: January 27, 2018 07:20 PM NPT By: Reuters

RIYADH, Jan 27: Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal was released from detention on Saturday, family sources said, more than two months after he was taken into custody in the kingdom’s sweeping crackdown on corruption.

Scores killed, wounded in ambulance blast in Afghan capital Kabul (Update)

Published On: January 27, 2018 05:10 PM NPT By: Reuters

KABUL, Jan 27: A bomb hidden in an ambulance killed at least 40 people and wounded about 140 in Afghanistan on Saturday when it blew up in an area of the capital near foreign embassies and government buildings.

Sanchez stars on debut to help Man United progress past Yeovil

Published On: January 27, 2018 12:27 PM NPT By: Reuters

Jan 27: Debutant Alexis Sanchez had little trouble adjusting to his new place in Manchester United’s line-up as he assisted the opening two goals in the Premier League club’s 4-0 FA Cup fourth round win at Yeovil Town on Friday.

USA Gymnastics board resigning amid sexual abuse scandal

Published On: January 27, 2018 10:32 AM NPT By: Reuters

JAN 27: The remaining directors of the U.S. gymnastics governing body are resigning in the wake of this week’s sentencing of the former national team doctor for molesting female athletes, USA Gymnastics said on Friday, complying with a demand by the U.S. Olympic Committee.

Barcelona book Cup semi-final spot as Coutinho makes debut

Published On: January 26, 2018 10:53 AM NPT By: Reuters

BARCELONA, Jan 26: Holders Barcelona reached the King’s Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Espanyol on Thursday to overcome a first-leg deficit on a night when new signing Philippe Coutinho made his debut.

Blaze in South Korean hospital kills 31, injures more than 70

Published On: January 26, 2018 09:45 AM NPT By: Reuters

SEOUL, Jan 26: A fire in a South Korean hospital killed 31 people and injured more than 70, a fire station official said on Friday, with eight of those injured listed as being in critical condition.

Granit puts rock-solid Arsenal into League Cup final

Published On: January 25, 2018 09:39 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Jan 25: Arsenal fought back from a goal down against old foes Chelsea to reach the League Cup final as Granit Xhaka poked home to complete a 2-1 second-leg win on Wednesday that set up a Wembley showdown with Manchester City.

Wary Federer through to semis after Hawkeye hiccup

Published On: January 24, 2018 07:42 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Jan 24: A momentary loss of Roger Federer’s trademark cool enlivened an otherwise routine victory by the defending champion over Tomas Berdych as the Swiss player moved into the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Militants storm Save the Children aid group office in Afghanistan

Published On: January 24, 2018 02:40 PM NPT By: Reuters

AFGHANISTAN, Jan 24: Four gunmen stormed an office of the Save the Children aid agency in the Afghan city of Jalalabad on Wednesday and battled security forces who surrounded the building, killing at least one person and wounding 11, officials said.

Cilic reaches semi-finals after Nadal retires hurt

Published On: January 23, 2018 06:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Jan 23: Marin Cilic advanced to the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday after top seed Rafa Nadal retired hurt when trailing 3-6 6-3 6-7(5) 6-2 2-0 in their match at Rod Laver Arena.

Manchester United top world football money list

Published On: January 23, 2018 09:04 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Jan 22: Manchester United (MANU.N) have retained their position as the highest revenue-generating soccer club in the world, edging out Spain’s Real Madrid by the narrowest margin ever between the top two.

Chung stuns Djokovic in Australian Open

Published On: January 22, 2018 07:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Jan 22:  Six-times champion Novak Djokovic bowed out of the Australian Open in the fourth round as relentless South Korean Chung Hyeon ground him down to claim a stunning 7-6(4) 7-5 7-6(3) victory on Monday.

Federer eases past Fucsovics into Melbourne quarter-finals

Published On: January 22, 2018 01:01 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Jan22: Roger Federer reached the Australian Open quarter-finals for the 14th time on Monday but the defending champion did not have everything his own way against 80th-ranked Hungarian Marton Fucsovics.

Messi, Suarez lead Barca romp, Real crush Deportivo

Published On: January 22, 2018 07:24 AM NPT By: Reuters

MADRID, Jan 22: Barcelona rode further away from their crumbling title rivals on Sunday as Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored twice each in a 5-0 thrashing of Real Betis which opened up an 11-point gap at the top of the La Liga standings.

Aguero treble gets City back on track, United keep up the chase

Published On: January 21, 2018 07:34 AM NPT By: Reuters

ENGLAND, Jan 21: A Sergio Aguero hat-trick helped Manchester City get back to winning ways in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United, as they stayed 12 points ahead of Manchester United who had to dig deep to secure a 1-0 win at Burnley.

Kerber thrashes Sharapova to reach fourth round

Published On: January 20, 2018 04:07 PM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Jan 20: Maria Sharapova’s hopes of a title-winning return to the Australian Open were unceremoniously crushed by Angelique Kerber as the battle of the former champions ended 6-1 6-3 in the German’s favor on Saturday.