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Dutch thrash Aussies to claim Azlan Shah Cup
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25: The Netherlands routed Olympic champions Australia 6-2 to lift their first-ever Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in style on Sunday. The Dutch, ranked third in the world, were in top form and lead from start to keep total domination of the game....
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Inzamam wants winning swan song
KARACHI, June 25: Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq said he would love a win on his final England tour as his side flew out on Sunday for a tough two-and-a-half month tour....
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Taylor puts India in trouble
BASSETERRE (St Kitts), June 25: V.V.S. Laxman stood firm for India after West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor re-ignited the third Test on Sunday....
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Upbeat Australia taking on Italy without fear
KAISERSLAUTERN, June 25: Australia defender Lucas Neill believes there will be no way of surprising Italy in their second round tie on Monday....
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Swiss, Ukraine in clash of bridesmaids
COLOGNE, June 25: A team that takes pride in its lack of big name players will come up against a side seeking to end their reputation as a one-man-band when Switzerland...
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Beckham’s strike takes England through
STUTTGART, June 25: Captain David Beckham fired England into the World Cup quarter-finals with a trademark free kick that earned them a scrappy 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Sunday....
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Brilliant Rodriguez steers Argentina into last eight
LEIPZIG, June 25: A brilliant goal from Argentina''s Maxi Rodriguez gave his country a 2-1 extra-time win over Mexico in the World Cup second round on Saturday....
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Sick captain happy
STUTTGART, June 25: England captain and match-winner David Beckham said he was physically sick in the second half of their World Cup second-round 1-0 victory over Ecuador....
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France happy to be underdogs
HAMELIN, June 25: France, automatic favourites against anyone not so long ago, feel they will be the underdogs when they face Spain in the second round of the World Cup on Tuesday and like it that way....
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FIFA credits Crespo for Argentina goal
BERLIN, June 25: Argentina striker Hernan Crespo was credited by FIFA''s Technical Study Group (TSG) as the scorer of their first goal against Mexico on Saturday even though he appeared not to have made contact with the ball....
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Robinho in doubt for Ghana clash
BERGISCH GLADBACH, June 25: Brazil striker Robinho is doubtful for Tuesday''s World Cup second round match with Ghana, team doctor Jose Luis Runco said on Sunday....
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Spain dash for cover
KAMEN, June 25: Spain were forced to cut short their evening training session when a thunderstorm struck their World Cup base on Sunday....
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Germans count four down, three to go
MUNICH, June 25: German players were dancing and singing in the dressing room after beating Sweden on Saturday and even the prospect of a tough World Cup quarter-final against old rivals Argentina would not dampen their mood....
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Red card absurdity at heart of Germany 2006
BERLIN, June 25: A paradox exists at the heart of the one of the most sporting, open and exciting World Cups in living memory....
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Tears flow across Mexico after loss
MEXICO CITY, June 25: Mexicans cried on Saturday after exiting the World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Argentina but took heart from a display that forced one of the tournament favourites to struggle into extra time....
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Shearer admits interest in England setup
LONDON, June 25: Former England striker Alan Shearer said on Sunday he will consider joining his country''s coaching staff in the future....
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La Volpe keen to stay
LEIPZIG, June 25: Mexico coach Ricardo La Volpe said he wanted to stay on in the job to pursue his vision for Mexican soccer after his side were knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina on Saturday....
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Over 500 held for gambling
BANGKOK, June 25: More than 500 people have been arrested in Bangkok for five million dollars'' worth of illegal gambling on football since the World Cup kicked off early this month, police said on Sunday....
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Wimbledon: Federer begins defence with tricky Gasquet tie
LONDON, June 25: Roger Federer faces a difficult start to the defence of his Wimbledon title on Monday after he was drawn to face Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the first round....
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Sea Wave makes amend to claim maiden victory
KARACHI, June 25: Five-year-old bay horse, Sea Wave, galloped home by three lengths to claim maiden victory in the Summer Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday....
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Jayawardene guides Lankans to victory
CHESTER-LE-STREET (England), June 25: Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene led Sri Lanka to a one-day series victory over England on Saturday with a chanceless unbeaten century (partly reported in Sunday’s edition)....
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Ancic keeps title, Krajicek wins women’s crown
DEN BOSCH (Netherlands), June 25: Croatia''s Mario Ancic successfully defended his Den Bosch men''s title on Saturday, beating Jan Hernych of the Czech Republic 6-0, 5-7, 7-5....
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Eman overcomes two hurdles to win twice
KARACHI, June 25: Eman Malik overcame heat and opponents to register two wins in the 16th Talent Hunt Sindh ranking tennis tournament at the CDGK sports complex on Sunday....
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Champions laud Agassi
LONDON, June 25: Grand Slam champions lined up to pay tribute to Andre Agassi on Saturday after the American announced he would retire from tennis at this year''s US Open....
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