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Ronaldo scores but Dortmund rallies in latest Madrid setback

by Nesha Starcevic - September 28, 2016 - 9:32am

After two consecutive draws in the Spanish league, Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to have ended the winless run by scoring one goal and helping to set up the other. But substitute Andre Schuerrle struck in the 87th minute...

Bayern beats Bremen 2-0 to reach German Cup final

by Nesha Starcevic - April 19, 2016 - 8:00pm

Bayern Munich needed a disputed penalty to secure a 2-0 win over Werder Bremen and reach its 21st German Cup final on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).

Wolfsburg stuns Real Madrid in Champions League upset

by Nesha Starcevic - April 6, 2016 - 11:00pm

Wolfsburg caused the biggest upset of this season's Champions League with a 2-0 victory over record 10-time winner Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarterfinal on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

Bayern hosts Eintracht; Dortmund plays Werder in Bundesliga

by Nesha Starcevic - March 31, 2016 - 9:30pm

Mario Goetze is perhaps the Bundesliga's biggest beneficiary of the international break, proving his value to Germany despite little playing time at Bayern Munich.

Bayern comes from behind to advance in Champions League

by Nesha Starcevic - March 16, 2016 - 10:07pm

Thomas Mueller equalized in the first minute of injury time and Bayern Munich scored two more goals in extra time to complete a thrilling 4-2 victory over Juventus on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) that sent the...

Bayern to go on the attack against Juventus

by Nesha Starcevic - March 15, 2016 - 9:12pm

Bayern Munich has been relying on its fearsome attack to overcome a shortage of trained defenders. That has worked with hardly a hitch in the Bundesliga, where Bayern is rarely challenged. ...

Britain snares Davis Cup title after 79 years

by Nesha Starcevic - November 29, 2015 - 9:40pm

Andy Murray gives Britain Davis Cup title after 79 years

by Nesha Starcevic - November 29, 2015 - 9:00am

Andy Murray gave Britain its first Davis Cup title in 79 years when he beat Belgium's David Goffin 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 in the first of reverse singles Sunday.

Gasol fuels Spain to regain Eurobasket crown

by Nesha Starcevic - September 20, 2015 - 5:51pm

Tournament MVP Pau Gasol had a double-double as Spain cruised past Lithuania 80-63 Sunday (Monday Manila time) to regain the European basketball championship title.

Spain defeats France in Eurobasket with Gasol's 40 points

by Nesha Starcevic - September 17, 2015 - 9:41pm

Pau Gasol overwhelmed title holder France by scoring 40 points in an 80-75 victory in overtime on Thursday (Friday in Manila) as Spain advanced to the final of the European basketball championship...

Lithuania, Serbia advance to EuroBasket semifinals

by Nesha Starcevic - September 16, 2015 - 10:57pm

Jonas Valanciunas scored 26 points and had 15 rebounds to help Lithuania overcome Italy 95-85 in overtime on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) for a place in the semifinals of the European basketball championship....

Eurobasket: Lithuania, Czech Republic, Serbia, Italy advance

by Nesha Starcevic - September 13, 2015 - 8:02pm

Jonas Maciulis sank a late 3-pointer and made two free throws to give Lithuania an 85-81 victory over Georgia on Sunday in the round of 16 at the European basketball championship.

Italy downs Spain; Turkey upsets Germany in EuroBasket

by Nesha Starcevic - September 8, 2015 - 9:10pm

Italy figured in a 105-98 victory over Spain at the European basketball championship on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).

Parker becomes top scorer in EuroBasket history

by Nesha Starcevic - September 8, 2015 - 1:11am

Tony Parker became the all-time leading scorer in European championship history by leading defending champion France to a 69-66 win over Poland on Monday (Tuesday in Manila).

France hopes to retain title with Tony Parker back in team

by Nesha Starcevic - September 4, 2015 - 12:53am

Tony Parker is back and France will be looking to retain the title at the European Basketball Championship that starts over the weekend in four cities across the continent.

Goetze's full talent on show in winning goal

by Nesha Starcevic - July 14, 2014 - 6:13am

Mario Goetze displayed all his considerable talent in scoring the goal that ensured Germany became the first European team to win the World Cup title in South America.

Germany: we shouldn't be target of revenge

by Nesha Starcevic - June 29, 2014 - 7:05am

Germany coach Joachim Loew thinks the "Disgrace of Gijon" was too long ago for Algeria to seek revenge in Monday's second-round World Cup match in Porto Alegre.

Germany beats the United States 1-0 in Group G

by Nesha Starcevic - June 27, 2014 - 2:05am

Thomas Mueller scored his fourth goal of the World Cup on Friday as Germany defeated the United States 1-0 to win Group G ahead of the Americans, who also advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup despite...

France beats Lithuania for first major basketball title

by Nesha Starcevic - September 23, 2013 - 11:50am

France won its first major basketball title Sunday (Monday Manila time), beating Lithuania 80-66 in the final of the European championship.

France is 1 win from first basketball gold

by Nesha Starcevic - September 22, 2013 - 1:22pm

Tony Parker is one win from finally guiding France to its first major basketball title.

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