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Cricket World Cup: Australia drop batsman Mike Hussey
February 09, 2011Mike Hussey has said he is shocked to not make Australia's World Cup squad. The batsman, 35, was initially selected despite rupturing his hamstring in a one-dayer against England last month. But Cricket Australia's selectors have decided they are...
England beat Australia in Melbourne to retain Ashes
December 29, 2010England have retained the Ashes for the first time in 24 years - and with a match to spare - after easing to a comprehensive win in the fourth Test. Australia, resuming 246 runs behind on 169-6 and with Ryan Harris unable to bat, were eventually dismissed...
Franz Beckenbauer criticises England
June 15, 2010Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer has been scathing in his criticism of England's playing style after their opening game at the World Cup. While Fabio Capello's team laboured to a 1-1 draw with the United States, Germany crushed the Australians 4-0. ...
Canada claims first Olympic gold on home soil
February 15, 2010At the Vancouver Olympics, Canada has claimed its first ever gold medal on home soil and the United States has won its first ever medal in the Olympic Nordic combined individual event. Canadian Alexandre Bilodeau won the men's moguls ski race in Whistler...
2010 World Cup: Argentina 1-3 Brazil-Goals and Highlights (video)
September 05, 2009Brazil managed to reserve a place in 2010 World Cup by winning their qualifier 3-1 with Argentina on Saturday. The victory in the World Cup qualifier guarantees Brazil a place in next year's 32-team tournament. The five-time champions have played in every...
Sharapova, Clijsters in Australian semis
January 24, 2007MELBOURNE, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Top-seeded Maria Sharapova and No. 4 Kim Clijsters won matches Wednesday and will meet in the semifinals of the Australian Open. Sharapova posted a straight-set but shaky victory over 12th-seeded Anna Chakvetadze. She committed...
Nadal, Davydenko out at Australian Open
January 24, 2007MELBOURNE, Jan. 24 (UPI) -- No. 2 seeded Rafael Nadal and third-seeded Nikolay Davydenko were both ousted Wednesday from the Australian Open. Nadal was swept out of the year's first Grand slam event in straight sets by 10th-seeded Fernando Gonzalez...
Kiefer withdraws from Australian Open
January 05, 2007Hamburg (dpa) - German tennis player Nicolas Kiefer on Friday withdrew from the upcoming Australian Open because he is not fit enough for the Grand Slam after a long injury layoff. Kiefer, 29, reached the semi-finals in Melbourne last year, but has...
Czech-mates pull level with India
December 31, 2006Perth, Australia -- Young hope Thomas Berdych pulled the Czech Republic level 1-1 with India after his girlfriend and teammate Lucie Safarova was beaten by Sania Mirza Sunday at the Hopman Cup mixed-team event. Berdych, who finished last season...