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Jamaica Asafa Powell misses the 100 meters

Jamaica Asafa Powell misses the 100 meters

According the BBCLATESTNEWS  Asafa Powell has been ruled out of the individual 100 meters at the World Championships in Daegu with a groin injury. The 28-year-old sprinter, fastest man in the world this year, had been expected to be one of the main challengers to defending champion and compatriot Usain Bolt at the event in [...]

2010 US Open wins by Clijsters

2010 US Open wins by Clijsters

We look back at Clijsters’ decisive win last year at Flushing Meadows. Kim Clijsters won the US Open for the second year running by thrashing Vera Zvonareva 6-2 6-1 in the final. Clijsters was in dominant mood as she added the 2010 crown to her triumphs in 2005 and 2009. Having not played from 2006-2008, [...]

Brazil makes returns: Ronaldinho

Brazil makes returns: Ronaldinho

According to BBCLATESTNEWS Flamingo forward Ronaldinho has been recalled to the Brazil squad for next month’s friendly against Ghana at Craven Cottage after a nine-month absence. There was no place for Chelsea midfielder Ramires, but there was room for Santos’ versatile Brazil Under-20 international Danilo. Brazil squad: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Jefferson (Botafogo), Fabio (Cruzeiro); [...]

England top of the world test ranking

England top of the world test ranking

England beats the India in 3rd test match with a crushing inning-and-242-run victory at Edgbaston. James Anderson (four for 85) broke India’s top-order resolve with three wickets on the fourth morning of this third npower Test, and accounted for four of a once redoubtable top five to help England wrap up the series 3-0. They [...]

Woods announces Firestone return

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Former world number one Tiger Woods is to return to action at next week’s Bridgestone Invitational in Ohio. The 35-year-old has not played competitively since pulling out of the Players Championship in May midway through his first round because of knee and Achilles injuries. “I’m excited to get back out there,” Woods said on his [...]

Serena sets up Sharapova clash

Serena sets up Sharapova clash

Serena Williams got a little more of a test today as she booked a Bank of the West Classic quarter-final against Maria Sharapova by beating Maria Kirilenko. Williams, who beat Anastasia Rodionova of Australia 6-0 6-0 in the first round, was taken to a third set by Kirilenko in Stanford today. But the American, down [...]

Anderson: Can’t underestimate India

Anderson: Can't underestimate India

According To BBCLATESTNEWS James Anderson is not underestimating India and believes the world No. 1 Test team has the ability to make a strong comeback after their humiliating loss at Lord’s. “If you look at their team sheet, it is a daunting line-up. They had the misfortune of Zaheer Khan pulling up early on, but [...]

David Warner named Sydney Thunder captain

Warner named Sydney Thunder captain

Hard-hitting batsmen David Warner will lead the Sydney Thunder side in the T20 Big Bash League, which was launched in Sydney on Wednesday night. The captains of the eight teams have been unveiled, along with the fixture. The newly-launched tournament is slated for December 16 start when the Sydney Sixes host the Brisbane Heat at [...]

Peer advances at City Open

Peer advances at City Open

According To BBCLATESTNEWS Top seed Shahar Peer sealed her place in the quarter finals of the Citi Open with a routine win over Russia’s Alla Kudryavtseva. The Israeli was quickly into her stride and rarely gave her opponent a sniff as she claimed a 6-1 6-4 win. There were also comfortable outings for the third [...]

Begovic hungry for more with Stoke

Begovic hungry for more with Stoke

Asmir Begovic has had a taste of the big time with Stoke, and now he wants more. The Potters capped another impressive season in the Barclays Premier League by reaching the FA Cup final and, although they lost 1-0 to Manchester City, the run will live long in the memory – not least their 5-0 [...]

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