Classy Brazil reign supreme Brazil produced a ruthlessly efficient performance to beat old rivals Argentina 3-0 and win the Copa America for the second time in a row.
CRICKET / Vengsarkar goes down memory lane
Colonel confident of a repeat of 86 Dilip Vengsarkar had made a superb hundred in Lord's which played a significant part in India's triumph, their first Test win in the most celebrated cricket venue.
Yuvraj bides his time With the first Test against England at Lords just a few days away, Yuvraj Singh's chances to find a place in the playing eleven depend on a variety of factors. But the Punjab batsman has taken that anxious wait in his stride.
Lawson named Pakistan coach The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed former Australian fast bowler Geoff Lawson as their new cricket coach on Monday.
TENNIS / Venus heroics in vain at Fed Cup
Russians in title round
Nadia Petrova and Elena Vesnina beat Wimbledon champion Venus Williams and Lisa Raymond in the decisive doubles contest to give Russia a 3-2 win over the United States in their Fed Cup semifinal on Sunday in Stowe, Vermont.
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