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German striker delivers treble in team’s 4-0 win.

La Roja face Chile today in hopes of progressing past the group stages .

Mexico hold Brazil to 0-0 draw with goalkeeper Ochoa keeping out the hosts.

Algeria have not won a World Cup match since beating Chile at the 1982 finals in Spain.

The current World Cup project marks Louis Vuitton’s second consecutive collaboration with FIFA.

A point apiece leaves both sides tied for second place in Group F with Argentina leading the way.

Strange as it may sound, 16 of the 32 teams at the World Cup have players who share a birthday.

Will stay in charge for T20 home internationals in place of Lehmann .

Pakistan cueists can successfully defend IBSF World Team title, says official.

Title propels German to 11th place in new world rankings.

US sprinter’s hopes of rematch against Jamaican dashed.

Bulgarian tennis player sets sights higher after Queen’s Club triumph.

Sports shops spilling over with football merchandise.

Coach dissatisfied with team’s show despite 2-1 win over Bosnia.

No thoughts about avenging 2012 London Games, says striker Hulk.

Mueller wrapped up his hat-trick on 78 min in scrappy fashion in a goal-mouth scramble after Patricio parried a shot.

Schumacher had left the French hospital treating him since his accident.

The top two teams from Lahore in Group A and A2 will qualify for the final round.

Striker’s substitution surged Ivory Coast to 2-1 win over Japan.

Kookaburras defend World Cup title with 6-1 win.

Malaysian badminton star wins title for a record fifth-time.

Serbian defeats Zahlavova-Strycova 6-3, 6-2 at Birmingham Open.

Visitors reach revised 150-run target with seven wickets in hand.

Defend their team title against Malaysia with a 2-1 victory.

He is our strongest player, says national karate federation secretary.

Ballon d’Or winner likely to recover from leg injury for Portugal’s Group G opener.

Being a female badminton player in a cricket-loving nation is a tough call.

Dallas and San Diego had also expressed interest in a bid.

Rory McIlroy backs US Open leader Kaymer to go beyong 10-under 130.

Raina-led team to start Bangladesh ODI tour today.

Montezemolo stresses FIA regulations hinder entertainment.

Men’s, women’s badminton top seeds breeze past opponents.

Farhan, Iqbal help holders outplay Kuwait 2-0 in Asian championship semis.

Serb knocks out rising Chinese player Zhang in last-four round.

90-minute film surfaces amid football fever surrounding Fifa World Cup Brazil .

Set to be engaged to 17-year-old Pakistani girl settled in Yorkshire.

National captain Imran looks for reversal in fortunes at Asian Games.

Team comprising 26 athletes, five officials to leave today.

De Jonge, Quinn in second place at three-under.

Bad calls forced Maria to lose Asian Squash Championship match, says coach.

Robin Van Persie and Arjen Robben scored a brace to hand the holders their heaviest world cup defeat.

Pakistan cueist beaten in Asian U21 Championship semi-final.

Anti-corruption unit was aware of 2013 corruption, says cricket board.

Questions were again raised questions over the standard of refereeing at the World Cup with contentious decisions.

Intense heat, parched pitch await Group D opener today .

Beckenbauer was provisionally banned from taking part in any football-related activity, at any level, for 90 days.

Defending champ ousted 7-6, 6-2 by Stepanek in third round.

Chelsea midfielder Oscar put the seal on the win with a late strike from distance to trigger delirium.

Visit planned to resolve conflict with international olympic body.

Second-seeded Wang bowed 21-13, 21-16 to Takahashi in 38 minutes.