Kirilenko downs Hermoso to advance in Mexico
byMonterrey (Mexico), April 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Third seed Maria Kirilenko advanced to the second round of the Monterrey Open tennis tournament with a straight-sets…
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Australia’s Perry undergoes ankle surgery
byMelbourne, April 3 (IANS) Australian women’s cricket bowler Ellyse Perry underwent an ankle surgery after she developed a minor infection following a recent surgery…
Ronaldinho happy over World Cup recall
byRio de Janeiro, April 3 (IANS) Ronaldinho says his recall to Brazil’s national team has given him renewed motivation to be a part of…
Mexican soccer launches campaign against obesity
byMexico City, April 3 (IANS/EFE) Mexico’s first division soccer clubs will be kicking orange-coloured balls around the field starting next weekend as a reminder…
Hurdler Churakova tests positive for steroids
byMoscow, April 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) London Olympics 400m hurdler Yelena Churakova has been banned for two years after testing positive for steroids, the All-Russian…
Mourinho leaves future in the air
byMadrid, April 3 (IANS) Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho again avoided answering questions over his future at the club as he spoke to the…
Brazil roster unveiled for Bolivia friendly
byRio de Janeiro, April 3 (IANS) Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari called up an 18-man squad formed only by players from Brazilian clubs to…
Messi, Mascherano injured as Barca play draw in Paris
byParis, April 3 (IANS) FC Barcelona have paid a heavy price for the 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final…
Hoffenheim sacks manager Mueller, coach Kurz
byBerlin, April 3 (IANS) Hoffenheim has sacked general manager Andreas Mueller and coach Marco Kurz with immediate effect due to alarming performances in the…
Italy not looking ahead of Canada in Davis Cup tie
byVancouver, April 3 (IANS) A relaxed yet confident Italian team is seeking to advance to its first Davis Cup semi-final since 1998 but it…