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Uruguay World Cup hero remembers 1950 goal, then silence
AFP, Published on 25/04/2014
» Alcides Ghiggia still remembers the shocked hush in the Maracana stadium, packed with more than 200,000 people, after he scored the goal that felled football's superpower.
Martin opens Zurich Classic with sizzling 62
AFP, Published on 25/04/2014
» Ben Martin fired a course-record 10-under 62 to seize a two-shot lead in the opening round of the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic.
Ex-junior Springbok Melck relishing Germany debut
AFP, Published on 25/04/2014
» Making an international debut in your 30s is rare, but South African-born Saracens flanker Justin Melck is relishing his chance to help minnows Germany qualify for the Rugby World Cup.
Teague leads Atlanta Hawks past Indiana Pacers
AFP, Published on 25/04/2014
» Jeff Teague tallied 22 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat top seeded Indiana Pacers 98-85 to grab a 2-1 lead in their opening round playoff series.
Maracana stadium -- from populist temple to elitist arena
AFP, Published on 25/04/2014
» The Maracana stadium, a footballing theatre which every fan dreams of visiting, has morphed into an ultra-modern, sustainable and safe arena, albeit one with elitist traits, compared to the populist temple it once was.
Sri Lanka pick Atapattu as interim coach
AFP, Published on 25/04/2014
» Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday named former captain Marvan Atapattu as interim head coach, making him the island nation's seventh coach in the last four years.
Laporte says to run for French rugby presidency
AFP, Published on 25/04/2014
» Former national coach Bernard Laporte has said he intends to run for the presidency of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) in 2016.
Latvia ice hockey player guilty of Sochi steroid use
AFP, Published on 25/04/2014
» Latvian ice hockey player Ralfs Freibergs failed a drugs test at the Sochi Olympics and has been thrown out of the Games retrospectively the International Olympic Committee announced on Friday.
Wenger laments Moyes's sacking
AFP, Published on 25/04/2014
» Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he feared for the future of his trade in England after David Moyes was sacked by struggling champions Manchester United.
Ancelotti dismisses Man Utd talk
AFP, Published on 25/04/2014
» Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti insisted he will not be swapping the Santiago Bernabeu for Old Trafford next season despite being linked with the vacant manager's position at Manchester United.