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The countdown begins for Ronda’s iconic 101 Legion race: Timetable and Interesting facts

Iconic 101km ultra long race in Spain’s Ronda returns this year with a record number of participants

AFTER a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Ronda’s iconic ultra long race returns with a record number of participants. This twenty-third edition, which

19 Apr, 2022 @ 09:00

Lead·Malaga·Other News·Sport

Spain’s Malaga to host Davis Cup Finals in 2022-23

MALAGA has been selected to host the knockout stage of the Davis Cup for two years. Malaga had originally been chosen as one of the

16 Apr, 2022 @ 13:30

Lead·Malaga·Sport

Looking back at anger: Oasis’s Liam Gallagher apologises after death threat to footballer Stefan Savic

BAD boy of Britpop Liam Gallagher has apologised after tweeting a death threat to Atletico Madrid player Stefan Savic following their Champions League game with

15 Apr, 2022 @ 15:45

Celebrity·Lead·National News·Sport

Social media calls to overthrow Spain's government over slow response to Valencia flood disaster came from Chinese state-led group

Spanish FA say cyber hackers stole private conversations to pass onto media outlets

SPAIN’S football governing body says cyber hackers stole private conversations and emails to pass onto media outlets. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has reported

15 Apr, 2022 @ 13:30

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Sport

The Spanish Professional Tennis Player, Rafael Nadal, Is Devastated Because of His Rib Injury

Sports bettors from all over the globe bet on football or follow the latest NBA parlay picks to polish their predictions for the NBA match

12 Apr, 2022 @ 09:41

Sport

Sailing: Mallorca stages first major Olympic classes regatta in two years with Trofeo Princesa Sofia

THE 51st Trofeo Princesa Sofia sailing competition reaches its climax on Saturday The regatta has featured over 1,000 sailors, 800 boats and competitors from 62

7 Apr, 2022 @ 15:00

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·Sport

The battle for the Stanley Cup draws near

Hockey’s finest title, the battle for Lord Stanley’s Cup, is fast approaching. April 29 is the last game of the regular season and the NHL

7 Apr, 2022 @ 11:36

Sport

Spain’s King Felipe phones Murcia teenage tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz to congratulate him on Miami Open win

MURCIA’S Carlos Alcaraz got a surprise fan phoning him on Sunday to congratulate him on winning his first ATP 1000 Masters title at the age

4 Apr, 2022 @ 14:58

Lead·Murcia·Sport

New owners for Ascari race track near Ronda in Spain’s Andalucia

THE Ascari race track near Ronda in Andalucia has new owners, CEO Jesus Gijon has revealed. Two so far unnamed companies from Argentina and Switzerland

3 Apr, 2022 @ 10:30

Lead·Malaga·Sport

The outdoor life: The Javea area of Spain’s Costa Blanca is a joy for sports lovers

JAVEA’S rugged coastline was once a hotspot of piracy and smuggling. Today, its beaches are frequented by sunbathers, snorkelers and scuba divers, while the whole

2 Apr, 2022 @ 10:00

Alicante·Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Other News·Sport

Fc Barcelona Femeni Vs Real Madrid Femenino In Barcelona, Spain 30 Mar 2022

BACK OF THE NET!: El Classico Champions League semifinal between Barcelona and Real Madrid breaks attendance record for women’s game

BARCELONA’S Camp Nou stadium was packed out as a world record 91,553 fans watched the home team beat Real Madrid 5-2 in a Women’s Champions

31 Mar, 2022 @ 14:15

Lead·National News·Sport

Spain’s Barcelona picked to host yachting’s America’s Cup in 2024

THE oldest trophy in international sport, the America’s Cup, will be fought for in the waters off Barcelona in autumn 2024. The yachting team event

30 Mar, 2022 @ 15:21

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Sport

CROWNING GLORY: Javea Green Bowls Club is a hub of social life in the town on Spain’s Costa Blanca

JAVEA Bowling Club boasts the best bowls club facilities in the Costa Blanca, with plush greens welcoming all ages and abilities. You will get a

27 Mar, 2022 @ 13:35

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Other News·Sport

Davis Cup in Spain: Marbella one of four host cities for group stages

SPAIN has been chosen as one of the four host nations for the Davis Cup Finals group stages, with Puente Romano Club de Tennis named

22 Mar, 2022 @ 15:45

Lead·Malaga·Other News·Sport

Spanish-Bred Horse Bidding for Major Cheltenham Festival Success

It’s not often that a Spanish-bred horse goes into one of the major National Hunt meetings with a big chance of winning a major prize.

15 Mar, 2022 @ 15:22

Sport

SCRUM DOWN!: Spain get through to 2023 Rugby World Cup in France

SPAIN will take its place on Rugby Union’s biggest stage after qualifying for next year’s World Cup. Los Leones completed a remarkable turnaround when they

14 Mar, 2022 @ 13:45

Lead·National News·Sport

TAKE TO THE FAIRWAYS: Benahavis is a paradise for golfers on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THE gently sloping foothills of the Serrania de Ronda, blue skies and glistening sea views make Benahavis the ideal location for a round of golf

12 Mar, 2022 @ 15:00

Business & Finance·Malaga·Other News·Sport

Javea U14 rugby squad eyes up Valencian championship title in last match of season

THREE matches separate Javea’s star rugby team from becoming champions of Spain’s Valencia region for the first time. The under-14s of Aguiles Xabia Rugby are

11 Mar, 2022 @ 19:45

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Sport·Valencian Community

Marbella hosts Spain’s Davis Cup qualifiers clash against Romania

MARBELLA has welcomed Spain’s Davis Cup team for the qualifying clash against Romania at Puente Romano Club de Tennis. The clay courts are playing host

5 Mar, 2022 @ 13:30

Lead·Malaga·Other News·Sport

Three teams through to European Cricket League showdown in Spain’s Malaga

IT is crunch time in the European Cricket League as teams progress to the knockout stage. Three teams are so far through to the knockouts.

4 Mar, 2022 @ 16:46

Lead·Malaga·Sport

Wales and Liverpool football legend and former Real Madrid manager John Toshack ‘seriously ill’ in Spain’s Barcelona

WELSH playing legend and former manager Real Madrid John Toshack is in intensive care at a Barcelona hospital. He is being treated for pneumonia that

28 Feb, 2022 @ 17:47

Lead·National News·Sport

HOWZAT! How the Champions League of Cricket found a home in Spain’s Malaga

The continent’s clubs are looking to Spain, George Mathias talks to the Swiss man leading the charge.

27 Feb, 2022 @ 11:48

Lead·Malaga·Sport

Class Of 2022 Junior Programme Line Up Luna Fluxa

11-year-old from Spain’s Mallorca becomes first female recruit at Mercedes F1 young driver programme

MALLORCAN Luna Fluxa has become the first girl to join Mercedes F1 teams’ junior driving programme. The 11-year-old is the current IAME Euro Series champion

25 Feb, 2022 @ 09:30

Balearic Islands·Lead·Mallorca·Sport

Fussball Kiew 01.07.2012 Europameisterschaften Finale Spanien (esp) Italien (ita) 4:0 Spanien Ist Europameister Jubel

Five sportsmen in Spain who insured their body parts for millions of euros

While Dolly Parton recently revealed her breasts are insured for a whopping $300K each and Mariah Carey has her voice insured for $70 million, they

21 Feb, 2022 @ 15:00

Lead·National News·Sport

The Magnificent Sevens: When HSBC International Rugby Sevens Series was held in Spain for the first time ever, Giles Brown was there to make a weekend of it

The HSBC International Rugby Sevens Series visited Spain for the first time in its history last month and, seeing as it was the weekend after

19 Feb, 2022 @ 10:30

Columnists·Giles Brown: Loud and Clear·Lead·Malaga·Sport

Novak Djokovic If I Could I Would Make Some Changes To Calendar

Inside Novak Djokovic’s Spanish mansion renovation

WORLD No1 Novak Djokovic has been busy since his deportation from Down Under renovating a sprawling €6.4 million mansion on the Costa del Sol. The tennis star

16 Feb, 2022 @ 11:30

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead·Malaga·Other News·Sport

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