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July 10, 2006 Monday Federer subdues Nadal for fourth straight title LONDON, July 9: Roger Federer wrapped up his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title on Sunday, finally subduing Spain''s Rafael Nadal 6-0, 7-6, 6-7, 6-3.... Kashif turns down offer to join Pakistan ‘A’ camp KARACHI, July 9: Discarded spearhead Kashif Jawwad, who was recalled for Pakistan ‘A’ training camp in Faisalabad on Sunday refused to accept the offer, saying he was available only for senior side.... Miserable day for Pakistani pugilists KARACHI, July 9: Pakistan had a disastrous day when their three pugilists crashed out but they heaved a sigh of relief as Dur Mohammad and Faisal Kareem moved into Green Hill Cup boxing quarter-finals on Sunday.... Tour selectors send SOS for Samiullah KARACHI, July 9: Uncapped left-armer Samiullah Niazi was on Sunday called up to replace fellow seamer Rana Navedul Hasan in the injury-hit Pakistan cricket squad touring England.... Pakistan draw with England ‘A’ CANTERBURY (England), July 9: Pakistan’s final first-class match before Thursday’s first Test against England ended in draw on the fourth and final day on Sunday.... Hoggard named in Test squad despite injury LONDON, July 9: England have named swing bowler Matthew Hoggard in a 13-man squad for the first Test against Pakistan starting at Lord’s this Thursday despite a freak accident that required six stitches in his bowling hand.... Schweinsteiger earns consolation third-place victory for Germany STUTTGART, July 9: Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger scored two goals and forced the other as World Cup hosts Germany beat Portugal 3-1 to claim third place on Saturday... Portugal bid farewell to Figo, wait on Scolari STUTTGART, July 9: Portugal flew home on Sunday after the second-best World Cup in their history still waiting to discover if coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, who has given them a new cutting edge in the last 3-1/2 years, will carry on.... Klinsmann magic turns jeers into cheers STUTTGART, July 9: Juergen Klinsmann has done more than merely silence his critics after coaching Germany to a surprising third place finish at the World Cup.... Final countdown in France and Italy PARIS, July 9: Football fervour was at a peak in France and Italy on Sunday as the last hours were anxiously counted down to the World Cup final opposing the two countries in Berlin later in the evening.... Massive turnout pays tribute to Germans BERLIN, July 9: Hundreds of thousands of Germans waving flags of black, red and gold gathered at Berlin''s Brandenburg Gate on Sunday to pay tribute to their World Cup team, who clinched third place with victory over Portugal.... Dream over for Ballack BERLIN, July 9: Germany captain Michael Ballack admits his dream of lifting the World Cup is all but over as he will be almost 34 when the 2010 World Cup in South Africa comes along.... Portuguese get rapturous homecoming LISBON, July 9: The Portugal squad returned home from the World Cup on Sunday to a reception of cheers from thousands of fans gathered at Lisbon airport to welcome the players.... FIFA, EU to help poor nations BERLIN, July 9: FIFA, world soccer''s governing body, and the European Union signed a joint agreement on Sunday to use football in the fight against poverty in the world''s poorest countries.... Kahn brings down curtains on colourful career STUTTGART, July 9: Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn announced on Saturday that he was retiring from international football after his team beat Portugal 3-1 in the World Cup match for third place on Saturday.... World Cup number cruncher BERLIN, July 9: The World Cup by numbers:... Zidane heads off retirement as most admired player BERLIN, July 9: World Cup winners and losers:... Germans are far more normal than many people believe BERLIN, July 9: The biggest discovery of the World Cup has perhaps been the emotional, happy side of the host nation, but foreigners are wondering whether Germans have changed or just their perception of them.... Rodriguez goal takes top billing: Six of the best BERLIN, July 9: Best goals of the World Cup finals:... Misbah inspires Pakistan ‘A’ in Twenty20 DARWIN, July 9: Captain Misbahul Haq scored 107 not out on Sunday to lead Pakistan ‘A’ to a 60-run win over New Zealand ‘A’ in a Twenty20 international of the Top End Cricket Series.... Lehmann censured for obscenity LONDON, July 9: Former Australia batsman Darren Lehmann was reprimanded by Yorkshire on Saturday for making ‘an obscene gesture’ in a Twenty20 match against local rivals Lancashire.... Italian pensioner dies hoisting flag for final ROME, July 9: A 77-year-old Italian pensioner fell off a ladder and died as he tried to attach Italy''s flag to a pole ahead of Sunday''s World Cup final against France.... Fantasia justifies billing to land Al-Raee Cup KARACHI, July 9: Four-year-old chestnut filly, Fantasia, lived up to her reputation when she galloped to three length victory to land Al-Raee Cup in the Summer Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.... Powell, Jones win sprints PARIS, July 9: Joint world record holder Asafa Powell displayed his dominance in the men''s 100 metres and Marion Jones successfully continued her comeback with victory in the women''s event at a Golden League meeting on Saturday.... Asim defeats Tahoor LAHORE, July 9: Asim Shahzad outclassed Tahoor Ali in boys’ under-19 category as the Punjab National Junior squash championship started on Sunday.... Golf: Woods in hunt as Singh takes two-shot lead LEMONT (Illinois), July 9: World number three Vijay Singh fired a three-under-par 68 to take a two-stroke lead after the third round of the Western Open on Saturday, with a resurgent Tiger Woods three adrift.... Double crown for Ghazal KARACHI, July 9: Ghazal Mir Masood earned double titles in the two-day 16th Optimist sailing championship that concluded at PAF Yacht Club, Korangi Creek on Sunday.... Athletes held for age cheating NAIROBI, July 9: Kenyan immigration officials have detained three athletes on suspicion of falsifying their ages after acquiring new citizenship in Gulf nations, a government minister said on Sunday....

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