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Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Germany feeling no pressure ahead of World Cup final, says Schweinsteiger

Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says his team has the experience to cope with playing Argentina on the biggest stage of all.

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Signs of fatigue creep into Serena Williams’s victory

Signs of tiredness betrayed Serena Williams as she continued her return to form with a 6-3 7-6 victory over Lucie Hradecka at the Cincinnati Open.

Federer sets out new plans for 2012 titles

Federer sinks Del Potro at Cincinnati Open

Roger Federer has cast aside bad memories of his US Open defeat to Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro by beating him 6-3 7-5 at the Cincinnati Open.

Roddick loses cool in dramatic Cincinnati Open upset

Roddick loses cool in dramatic Cincinnati Open upset

An angry Andy Roddick lost his cool as he crashed out of the Cincinnati Open in the first round after a three-set defeat to Philipp Kohlschreiber.

Top seed Wozniacki upset by German Petkovic

World number one Caroline Wozniacki suffered a surprise fourth-round defeat by Germany’s Andrea Petkovic in the Sony Ericsson Open on Monday.

Fifa member hits out at winter World Cup talk

Fifa member hits out at winter World Cup talk

A member of Fifa’s executive committee has criticised talk of moving the 2022 World Cup to winter, saying it will disrupt the "entire football world".

Federer shows he is the man to beat again at US Open

Federer shows he is the man to beat again at US Open

Roger Federer returned to winning ways on Sunday by claiming the Cincinnati Masters and announced himself as the man to beat at the US Open.

Henry moves to New York Red Bulls

France striker Thierry Henry has signed for New York Red Bulls, the Major League Soccer team said on Wednesday.

Stylish Spanish settle for grinding it out

Stylish Spanish settle for grinding it out

In the face of tough Dutch opposition, Spain were unable to produce the soccer that has been the hallmark of their rise to the pinnacle of the game.

Paraguay through after New Zealand draw

Paraguay qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup despite being held to a goalless draw by a well-organised New Zealand.

Bafana’s World Cup dream in tatters

Bafana’s World Cup dream in tatters

Diego Forlan scored twice as South Africa’s hopes of progressing to the knockout stage suffered a heavy blow with a 3-0 loss to Uruguay.

Late penalty gives Ghana win over Serbs

An 85th minute penalty from Asamoah Gyan gave Ghana a 1-0 victory over Serbia in World Cup Group D on Sunday.

Twenty20 international spices up Florida suburb

With the smell of Jamaican jerk chicken and Indian biryani wafting through stands, New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 28 runs in the US on Saturday.

Against all odds, troubled Pakistan aim for final

Barred from playing at home, embroiled in rows and disciplinary problems, Pakistan have managed to reach the semifinals of the World Twenty20.

Gayle frustrated after T20 exit

West Indies captain Chris Gayle said he needed more help from his top order batsmen after the Caribbean side exited the World Twenty20 on Tuesday.

Hard hitting elite eight go head to head in Caribbean

Fast, true pitches and some big hitting are expected over the next few days as the Twenty20 World Cup enters the Super Eight phase on Thursday.

Els closes in on second straight tour win

Els closes in on second straight tour win

Ernie Els closed in on his second straight PGA Tour win by finishing the Arnold Palmer Invitational third round with a one-shot lead over Ben Curtis.

Els takes a dip into the lead at Bay Hill

Ernie Els got his feet wet to continue his run of impressive pre-Masters form by grabbing a share of the lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

House guest Schwartzel turns title rival for Els

Charl Schwartzel was Ernie Els’ house guest last week but it will be strictly business on Sunday as the South African pair go head-to-head.

Els takes control as Allenby records ace at Doral

Ernie Els held a one-stroke lead at the WGC-CA Championship after a six-under 66 in Friday’s rain-affected second round.