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Thursday, 17 December 2015

Atletico Madrid 1 Reus Deportiu 0 (3-1 agg): Thomas volley sends Simeone's men through

Thomas Partey's volley saw Diego Simeone's men through a tricky Copa del Rey tie against Reus Deportiu 3-1 on aggregate. Atletico Madrid booked their place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a 1-0 home win against Reus Deportiu that sealed a 3-1 aggregate victory. Thomas Partey's volley shortly after half-time was enough to give Atletico their ninth straight win in all competitions. Reus goalkeeper Edgar Badia saved...

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Cuban baseball defectors welcomed home Vancouver Sun

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Warney with 22, Stony Brook cruises past American U 86-68 The Washington Times

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Wright State pulls away from Charleston Southern 71-65 The Washington Times

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Pirates trade for Brewers' righty bat Jason Rogers The Washington Times

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