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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.
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 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
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
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
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
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
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.