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Federer withdraws from Montreal ATP event
AFP, Published on 30/07/2015
» MONTREAL - Roger Federer withdrew from next month's Rogers Cup ATP Masters event in Montreal on Wednesday as he builds toward the US Open.
US with plenty to prove in World Championships pool
AFP, Published on 30/07/2015
» LOS ANGELES - Vulnerable, or perfectly primed to destroy the opposition -- that's the tantalizing question surrounding the US team headed to Russia for the 2015 swimming World Championships.
Fiji into Pacific Nations Cup final after Japan thriller
AFP, Published on 30/07/2015
» TORONTO (CANADA) - Thirteen-man Fiji withstood a furious late onslaught from Japan to book their place in the final of the Pacific Nations Cup with a 27-22 victory Wednesday.
Five potentially mouthwatering races
AFP, Published on 30/07/2015
» KAZAN (RUSSIA) - Ahead of the world swimming championships in Kazan, Russia, from August 2-9, here are five races to look out for in the pool at the Kazan Arena Stadium:
Union files Brady appeal in Minnesota federal court
AFP, Published on 30/07/2015
» WASHINGTON - The NFL Players Association filed an appeal on behalf of Tom Brady in US District Court in Minnesota, hoping to vacate the New England Patriots star's four-game "Deflate-gate" ban.
Rio Olympics organizers promise 'no white elephants'
AFP, Published on 30/07/2015
» RIO DE JANEIRO - The organizers of next year's Rio Olympics say not only the Games will be a success -- but so will the aftermath.
Zlatan strikes as PSG down United
AFP, Published on 30/07/2015
» CHICAGO - Manchester United's pre-season US tour ended on a losing note as French giants Paris Saint-Germain claimed a 2-0 victory to clinch the International Champions Cup exhibition tournament.
Tigres held by River in Copa Libertadores stalemate
AFP, Published on 30/07/2015
» MONTERREY (MEXICO) - Mexican side Tigres' hopes of claiming a first-leg advantage in the Copa Libertadores final were frustrated by River Plate in a 0-0 stalemate.
Fur trade a goldmine for China's Olympic bid city
AFP, Published on 30/07/2015
» ZHANGJIAKOU (CHINA) - China's proposed Winter Olympics co-host boasts pristine ski slopes carpeted with artificial snow, but the city once dubbed the country's "fur capital" is also home to tens of thousands of caged rabbits and mink bred for their skins.
Booing of AFL indigenous player 'damaging' Australia society
AFP, Published on 30/07/2015
» SYDNEY - Australia's race discrimination commissioner has condemned the persistent booing of one of the nation's most high-profile indigenous athletes, warning it has gone beyond sport and become a blight on the country.