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Sri Lanka star Jayawardene to retire from Test cricket
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» Star Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene said Monday he would retire from Test cricket after the series against Pakistan in August, drawing the curtain on an almost two decade-long Test career.
World Cup goals - five of the best
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Five of the most memorable goals of the 2014 World Cup:
Thorpe's gay revelations earn praise, support
AFP, Published on 14/07/2014
» Swimming giant Ian Thorpe received support and glowing praise Monday for revealing he is gay in a move advocates believe will help remove the stigma of homophobia in sport.
Van Gaal gunning for Brazil in Brasilia
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» BRASíLIA - After deep initial scepticism, Dutch coach Louis van Gaal goes into Saturday's third place play-off determined to down hosts Brazil and end the World Cup on a high note.
All Blacks star scrum-half Weepu signs for London Welsh
AFP, Published on 11/07/2014
» LONDON - All Blacks' World Cup winning scrum half Piri Weepu on Friday signed for English Premiership side London Welsh in a move destined to end his international career.
World Cup tickets official arrested over illegal sales
AFP, Published on 08/07/2014
» Brazilian police have arrested a director from the FIFA partner company handling World Cup ticket packages, accusing him of leading a network that illegally sold game passes.
World Cup tickets official arrested over illegal sales
AFP, Published on 08/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian police arrested on Monday a director from the FIFA partner company handling World Cup ticket packages, accusing him of leading a network that illegally sold game passes.
World Cup tickets official arrested over illegal sales
AFP, Published on 08/07/2014
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian police arrested on Monday a director from the FIFA partner company in charge of World Cup ticket packages, accusing him of leading a network that illegally sold game passes.
Dutch happy campers motoring under Van Gaal
AFP, Published on 07/07/2014
» SALVADOR (BRAZIL) - Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has drawn attention for his tactical surprises but a rare unity among his players has forged a sense the World Cup could finally be theirs.
Sydney Convicts tackle homophobia with historic rugby match
AFP, Published on 06/07/2014
» SYDNEY - Wallabies great John Eales hailed the courage and spirit of the Sydney Convicts after they became the first gay rugby team in the world Sunday to play on the same bill as a professional match.