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JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - Family tragedy may have prevented his appearance, but South Africans streaming into the Soccer City stadium for the World Cup kick-off hoped Nelson Mandela would still work his magic from afar.Published: 06/11/2010 at 12:47:38 GMT |
LONDON (AFP) - Mardy Fish ended Andy Murray's reign as king of Queen's as the unseeded American defeated the defending champion 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7/2) in their controversial third round clash on Friday.Published: 06/11/2010 at 12:18:07 GMT |
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - Gates at South Africa's showpiece Soccer City World Cup stadium opened at 10:00 am (0800 GMT) amid high security, as fans began arriving for the match between the hosts and Mexico.Published: 06/11/2010 at 09:52:16 GMT |
CAPE TOWN (AFP) - Former champions France go into their opening World Cup game against Uruguay in Cape Town on Friday battling a salvo of criticism, with nothing but victory enough to satisfy the sceptics.Published: 06/11/2010 at 09:19:26 GMT |
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - D-day has arrived for World Cup hosts South Africa, who hope months of intense preparation can be translated into victory over Mexico on Friday in the opening 2010 World Cup match.Published: 06/11/2010 at 09:04:53 GMT |
NEW PLYMOUTH, New Zealand (AFP) - The chastened All Blacks were looking for a fresh start and Ireland were hoping for a refreshed captain as both sides rounded off preparations Friday for their one-off rugby Test.Published: 06/11/2010 at 07:05:31 GMT |
WELLINGTON (AFP) - Former rugby league star Sonny Bill Williams has confirmed he will turn his back on French rugby to chase a place in the All Blacks at next year's World Cup.Published: 06/11/2010 at 06:32:06 GMT |
BOSTON, Massachusetts (AFP) - Paul Pierce had 19 points, six rebounds and five assists and Glen Davis came off the bench to score 18 points as Boston beat Los Angeles 96-89 in game four of the NBA finals.Published: 06/11/2010 at 04:07:20 GMT |
PEBBLE BEACH, California (AFP) - The US Open returns next week to Pebble Beach, where Tiger Woods' 2000 triumph was a dazzling display of dominance that defined the American's aura of invincibility.Published: 06/11/2010 at 03:32:51 GMT |
PERTH, Australia (AFP) - England will be out to capitalise on Australia's inexperienced front row when the two sides clash in their rugby union Test at Subiaco Oval on Saturday.Published: 06/11/2010 at 02:55:15 GMT |
