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Beckham shines amid China gloom

Beckham shines amid China gloom

18 June 2013, 9:03 AM

Asia-Pacific | David Beckham has donated his football shirts to a children's charity at the start of a seven day visit to China. Read more

Carter expected back as New Zealand aim even higher

18 June 2013, 9:19 AM

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Flyhalf Daniel Carter is likely to return to the starting side for New Zealand in their final test against France on Saturday with expectations he can spark the side to even higher performance levels. Read more

Socceroos cautious on cusp of World Cup

18 June 2013, 9:14 AM

The Socceroos can secure a World Cup berth with a win over Iraq on Tuesday, but skipper Lucas Neill says they are not taking anything for granted. Read more

Commentator Walker diagnosed with cancer

18 June 2013, 8:51 AM

The 89-year-old, whose catchphrase is "Unless I am very mistaken ... and I am very much mistaken", has a treatable form of lymphatic system cancer. Read more

Brazil warns against soccer protests

18 June 2013, 8:29 AM

Brazil says it won't put up with protests in the country disrupting games in the Confederations Cup and World Cup soccer tournaments. Read more

Tears of blood jibe stokes WC14 qualifier

18 June 2013, 8:29 AM

A South Korean player says he will make Iran's captain cry tears of blood as the nations look set for one of Asia's most fiery World Cup soccer qualifiers. Read more

Radwanska wants grass court consistency

Radwanska wants grass court consistency

18 June 2013, 8:16 AM

Last year's Wimbledon finalist Agnieszka Radwanska is hoping to be more consistent on grass as this year's tournament approaches. Read more

Iconic Merion stands test of time in hosting U.S. Open

Iconic Merion stands test of time in hosting U.S. Open

18 June 2013, 7:45 AM

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Like a vintage bottle of wine brought out of the cellar after gathering dust for 32 years, Merion Golf Club's iconic East Course made a welcome return as host of the U.S. Open - and did so in classic style. Read more

Inverarity drops Ahmed Ashes hint

Inverarity drops Ahmed Ashes hint

18 June 2013, 7:24 AM

Australia's chairman of selectors John Inverarity has played down Pakistani-born Fawad Ahmed's chances of playing the first Ashes Test. Read more

Bird warns of Origin ref pressure

Bird warns of Origin ref pressure

18 June 2013, 7:23 AM

Greg Bird says the new rule that will see players sin binned for throwing punches during matches will heap extra pressure on State of Origin referees. Read more

Aussies knocked out of Champions Trophy

Aussies knocked out of Champions Trophy

18 June 2013, 7:03 AM

Asia-Pacific | Defending title holders Australia have been knocked out of the Champions Trophy, after going down fighting against Sri Lanka. Read more

Hearts poised to enter administration

Hearts poised to enter administration

18 June 2013, 5:01 AM

The Edinburgh club has lurched from one crisis to another over the past few months, suffering the fallout from the financial problems of Lithuanian businessman Vladimir Romanov, their largest shareholder. Read more

Expect more majors by Rose, says Jacklin

Expect more majors by Rose, says Jacklin

18 June 2013, 4:46 AM

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Justin Rose ended a 42-year title drought by English players at the U.S. Open with his two-shot victory at Merion on Sunday and has been tipped by his predecessor, Tony Jacklin, to win several more majors. Read more

French footballers stand trial in underage prostitution case

French footballers stand trial in underage prostitution case

18 June 2013, 2:43 AM

PARIS (Reuters) - French footballers Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema go on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of paying for sex with a teenage call girl. Read more

Hoffenheim sign Norway international Elyounoussi

Hoffenheim sign Norway international Elyounoussi

18 June 2013, 2:22 AM

BERLIN (Reuters) - Hoffenheim have signed Norway forward Tarik Elyounoussi as they prepare for another campaign in the Bundesliga following their narrow relegation escape last season. Read more

Canny Jayawardene lifts Sri Lanka to 253-8

Canny Jayawardene lifts Sri Lanka to 253-8

18 June 2013, 2:21 AM

LONDON (Reuters) - Mahela Jayawardene's classy unbeaten 84 lifted Sri Lanka to a competitive total of 253 for eight in their must-win Champions Trophy Group A match against Australia on Monday. Read more

Montreal discussing 10-year contract extension

Montreal discussing 10-year contract extension

18 June 2013, 1:50 AM

Francois Dumontier, promoter of the race in Montreal, told the espn.co.uk website that an extension to 2024 was on the table. Read more

Spain show that tiki taka is alive and kicking

18 June 2013, 1:48 AM

RECIFE, Brazil (Reuters) - Spain's domination of Uruguay in their opening Confederations Cup match suggested that reports of tiki taka's demise are premature, regardless of what happened in the Champions League this season. Read more

Dutch teen footballers jailed for kicking linesman to death

18 June 2013, 1:28 AM

LELYSTAD, The Netherlands (Reuters) - A Dutch court found six teenage footballers and a player's father guilty on Monday of beating an amateur linesman to death, an incident that shocked the nation and prompted soul-searching over football violence and race. Read more

Playmaker Guendogan leaves Dortmund future open past 2014

Playmaker Guendogan leaves Dortmund future open past 2014

18 June 2013, 0:54 AM

BERLIN (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Guendogan will stay at the Champions League finalists for at least one more season but has left his long-term future at the club open. Read more

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