Showing 31 - 40 of 49
Schweinsteiger hopes to face Hungary in Euro bid
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» BERLIN - Bastian Schweinsteiger hopes to play his first football since tearing knee ligaments in March when world champions Germany host Hungary on Saturday in their final Euro 2016 warm-up.
Gosden hoping Derby chances built on solid foundations
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» LONDON - John Gosden could become the first trainer to welcome home the winners of the Epsom and French Derbies in the same year since fellow Englishman Roger Charlton in 1990.
US star sets aside Colombia ties for Copa opener
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» SANTA CLARA (UNITED STATES) - Born in the United States to Colombian parents, Alejandro Bedoya says one of his earliest childhood memories was cheering for the South Americans while wearing a Carlos Valderrama wig during the 1994 World Cup.
$100 million Djokovic on show for $22 in Friday special
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» PARIS - Novak Djokovic, fresh from breaking the $100 million prize money barrier, aims for a place in a fourth French Open final Friday with fans handed the chance to watch the world number one for just $22.
Dettori bids to defy O'Brien quintet in Derby
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» LONDON - The formidable team of trainer John Gosden and riding legend Frankie Dettori are strongly-fancied to win the Epsom Derby for a second successive year on Saturday with Wings of Desire.
Marquez, Lorenzo in home turf battle
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» PARIS - Just 10 points separate Spaniards Jorge Lorenzo of Yamaha and Marc Marquez of Honda ahead of what promises to be another epic struggle at the fast and challenging Montmelo track at the Grand Prix of Catalonia on Sunday.
Warriors rip Cavaliers in NBA finals opener
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» OAKLAND - Defending champion Golden State, showing the teamwork and depth that helped produce a record 73 regular-season wins, routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-89 in the opening game of the NBA Finals.
S.African cricketer Tahir says Ramadan won't put him in a spin
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» NEW DELHI - When Ramadan starts, Imran Tahir will begin juggling the demands of observing his Muslim faith and playing a full day of international cricket for a team sponsored by a beer company.
ARU strike deal to keep Western Force in Perth
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» SYDNEY - The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) on Friday announced a deal that will keep struggling Western Force in Perth following speculation about the fate of the Super Rugby club.
Ireland rugby coach Schmidt confident 'alpha males' will emerge
AFP, Published on 03/06/2016
» DUBLIN - Joe Schmidt believes he has enough "alpha males" in his injury-hit squad to ensure Ireland stand up to the Springboks in their three-test tour of South Africa later this month.