Football
Spain 'keeper out of Cup after freak accident
Santiago Canizares severed tendon in his right foot after dropping a bottle of cologne on it in his hotel room.
Santa Cruz stars as Paraguay beat Sweden
The Bayern Munich striker had a great match and scored a goal as Paraguay beat Sweden 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up.
Troussier signals intent with bold selection
Japan's coach chose substance over style when he unexpectedly named veterans Masashi Nakayama and Yutaka Akita in his World Cup squad.
U.S. forward Josh Wolff ready to deliver
The U.S. meet Netherlands on Sunday in Foxboro, Massachusetts, in its final warm-up before departing for the World Cup.
Disputed penalty seals Denmark win over Cameroon
Denmark coach Morten Olsen remarked that a draw would have been a fair result.
- Win over Ghana boosts Slovenia
- Owen has class to bear weight of England hopes
- Nothing but repeat victory will do: Lemerre
- France missing key players for Belgium friendly
- Injured Beckham still on course for finals
- Madrid brought to a standstill by heroes
Tennis
Capriati battles past Mauresmo in Rome
The quarter-final victory at the Italian Open enabled Capriati regain the world number one ranking from the injured Venus Williams.
Hingis may miss Wimbledon
Hingis faces an operation on Monday to fix injuries causing pain and inflammation in her left foot, ankle and leg.
- India snatch berth in Jr Fed Cup World Group
- Kuerten and Hewitt ousted in Hamburg
Hockey
Team named for women's World Cup qualifier
Adline Kerketta was named the 19th player, as forward Surinder Kaur, who is nursing a foot injury, is a doubtful starter for the three-match play-off against the US.
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