Sports News (18.06.2010)

Germany unchanged against Serbia PORT ELIZABETH: Germany manager Joachim Loew, named an unchanged side to the one that had crushed Australia for Friday's Group D tie here with Serbia. Serbia coach Radomir Antic in contrast made two switches, one forced on him with Neven Subotic stepping in for Aleksandar Lukovic, sent off in the 1-0 opening loss to Ghana, and Dynamo Kiev midfielder Milos Ninkovic in for striker Marko Pantelic. Germany top Group D after their impressive 4-0 defeat of the Socceroos, and can all but book a last 16 berth with victory over the Balkan state at a sun-drenched Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. The Serbs, who arrived in South Africa billed as live outsiders to make a serious impact, are desperate to improve on their below par display to Ghana. Defeat will spell an early trip home if Ghana grab at least a point from minnows Australia on Saturday.

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	Zafri resists hiring of expensive foreign coach ISLAMABAD: While Ministry of Sports has asked the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to come up with a comparative proposal on hiring a foreig ... more
	Rusty Australia see off Ireland DUBLIN: Australia survived a spirited Ireland run chase to secure an unconvincing 39-run victory in a One-day International here on Thursday ... more
	Hosts set sights on final as they take on Bangladesh today DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka: Defending champions Sri Lanka will look to crush a beleaguered Bangladesh and enhance their chances of making the Asia ... more
	Proteas eye another series win over West Indies BASSE-TERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis: South Africa look set to continue their dominance over West Indies in Tests, and formalise another Test ... more
	Federer’s slump gives hope to rivals LONDON: Roger Federer will bid for a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title at a time when he looks more vulnerable than at any period in ... more
	Governing council unveils CLT20 venues MUMBAI: The Champions League Twenty20 governing council has named the venues for the second edition of the tournament to be held this year i ... more
	England need to re-establish credentials CAPE TOWN: England face Algeria on Friday (today) with bigger issues at stake than whether they can beat the north Africans to regain contro ... more
	Group-C England vs Algeria 11.30 pm PST Players to watch Steven Gerrard (England) The England captain looked the only En ... more
	Hat-trick hero Higuain sinks South Korea JOHANNESBURG: With Gonzalo Higuain scoring a hat-trick and Lionel Messi in the thick of the action, Diego Maradona’s Argentina are on the ve ... more
	Bielsa looking for World Cup redemption NELSPRUIT: Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa is looking to redeem himself at the World Cup after failing to take his native Argentina through the g ... more
	Marchetti prepared to replace Buffon IRENE: It’s easy to believe Italy’s new starting goalkeeper when he says he has luck on his side. Federico Marchetti had already lost ... more
	Japan’s performance may have a silver lining for Pakistan KARACHI: Japan, who beat Cameroon 1-0 the other day in their FIFA World Cup Group-E match, have majority of those players in their squad who ... more
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	Today’s Matches Group-D Germany vs Serbia 4.30 pm PST Players to watch Mesut Ozil (Germany) A stunning performance agains ... more
	Germany is wary of Serbia PORT ELIZABETH: After producing the best performance in the first phase of World Cup group matches with their emphatic 4-0 win over Australi ... more
	Group-C USA vs Slovenia 7.00 pm PST Players to watch Oguchi Onyewu (USA) The US defender was at his best against England ... more
	US cannot afford to slip against Slovenia JOHANNESBURG: Heading to the World Cup, the consensus was that if the United States could tie or beat England, they would be in great shape ... more
	Robinho ready to be Brazil’s playmaker JOHANNESBURG: With Kaka struggling, Robinho is willing to change the way he plays to help Brazil gain more creativity at midfield at the Wor ... more
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	Locals urged not to lose interest after team’s flop JOHANNESBURG: South Africans fans should continue to support the World Cup as the country faces the ignominy of being the first host nation ... more
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	Mexico send sorry France to brink of exit POLOKWANE: France, the 1998 world champions and 2006 runners-up, were left teetering on the brink of World Cup first round elimination on Th ... more

• Serbia wary of 'machine-like' Germany

  AFP – Fri Jun 18, 4:22 am ET  
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  PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AFP) - Serbia are hurting after their opening defeat to Ghana and must show no fear if they are to stop 'machine-like' Germany here on Friday, striker Milan Jovanovic says. Full Story »
  

• Pebble provides tough day for Woods and Mickelson

  AP – Fri Jun 18, 3:14 am ET  
  AP

  PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. - The beauty of Pebble Beach was in the eye of the scorecard holder. Full Story »
  

  • Slideshow: U.S. Open Golf

• Argentina shines again, Greece, Mexico win

  AP – Fri Jun 18, 3:28 am ET  
  AP

  JOHANNESBURG - Argentina looked like two-time champions and Greece finally found a way to score — and win — at the World Cup. As for France, well, it can't get much worse. Full Story »
  

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• Roger Federer handed tough draw for Wimbledon

  AP – 43 mins ago  
  WIMBLEDON, England - Roger Federer was handed a tough draw Friday in his bid for a record-equaling seventh Wimbledon title. Full Story »
  

• 49er McDonald arrested on suspicion of DUI

  AP – Thu Jun 17, 10:10 pm ET  
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. - A veteran San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman says he regrets his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Full Story »
  

• Mets edge Indians to maintain winning run

  Reuters – Fri Jun 18, 1:27 am ET  
  Reuters

  CLEVELAND (Reuters) - The New York Mets battled to a 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday to boost their interleague record to a Major League Baseball best 8-1. Full Story »
  

• Lakers beat Celtics for 16th NBA title

  AFP – Fri Jun 18, 4:49 am ET  
  AFP

  LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The Los Angeles Lakers captured their 16th championship title as Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol paced the attack with a nail-biting victory over the Boston Celtics. Full Story »
  

• Utah accepts invitation to join Pac-10

  AP – Thu Jun 17, 7:41 pm ET  
  AP

  SALT LAKE CITY - Utah's road to the BCS just became a lot less complicated. Full Story »
  

• Gesink wins king mountain stage to take Swiss lead

  AFP – Thu Jun 17, 3:48 pm ET  
  AFP

  LA PUNT, Switzerland (AFP) - Dutchman Robert Gesink claimed a prestigious win on the sixth stage of the Tour of Switzerland Thursday to take command of the race. Full Story »
  

• Devils hire John MacLean as coach

  AP – Fri Jun 18, 1:58 am ET  
  AP

  NEWARK, N.J. - The fourth time apparently was the charm for John MacLean. Full Story »
  

• Stosur seals semi-final spot as Clijsters crashes

  AFP – Thu Jun 17, 3:51 pm ET  
  AFP

  EASTBOURNE, England (AFP) - French Open finalist Samantha Stosur ended the British dream at the Eastbourne International on Thursday with a comeback 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-0 quarter-final win over Elena Baltacha. Full Story 
  
  
   
  

• Another day reveals one more thing about Tiger

  AP – Fri Jun 18, 3:15 am ET  
  AP

  PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. - There's a lot left to find out about Tiger Woods, a lot more we want to know. Full Story »
  

• Franklin knocks out Liddell in 1st round

  AP – Sun Jun 13, 1:08 am ET  
  AP

  VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Rich Franklin used a devastating right hand to knock out Chuck Liddell at 4:55 of the first round in the main event of UFC 115 on Saturday night. Full Story »
  

• Danny Lopez heads Boxing Hall of Fame class

  AP – Sun Jun 13, 6:06 pm ET  
  CANASTOTA, N.Y. - Danny "Little Red" Lopez was slow and deliberate in his acceptance speech, unlike his demeanor in the ring as a champion featherweight. Longtime Associated Press boxing writer Ed Schuyler Jr. wasn't so fast for a change. Full Story »
  

• Edwards, Keselowski, Menard try NASCAR double duty

  AP – Thu Jun 17, 5:17 pm ET  
  AP

  ELKHART LAKE, Wis. - For NASCAR drivers, jet-setting between Wisconsin and California is a familiar part of June. Full Story »
  
  
  
  

• Danny Boyle to oversee 2012 Olympic ceremony

  AP – Thu Jun 17, 8:02 am ET  
  AP

  LONDON - Danny Boyle, the Oscar-winning director of "Slumdog Millionaire," will oversee the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. Full Story »