• Brazilians block stadium ahead of Mexico match

    Brazilians block stadium ahead of Mexico match

    AFP News - 8 minutes ago
    Brazilians block stadium ahead of Mexico match

    More than 500 people blocked access to a stadium where Brazil was to play Mexico on Wednesday to demand government spend more on health and education and less on the World Cup. …

  • England beat South Africa to reach final

    England beat South Africa to reach final

    AFP News - 8 minutes ago
    England beat South Africa to reach final

    Hosts England reached the Champions Trophy final with a seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the semi-final at the Oval in London on Wednesday. …

  • England reach final after another South Africa collapse

    England reach final after another South Africa collapse

    Reuters - 18 minutes ago
    England reach final after another South Africa collapse

    LONDON (Reuters) - Hosts England sauntered into the Champions Trophy final after South Africa 'choked' in yet another semi-final when they were bowled out for 175 in fairly benign conditions at The Oval on Wednesday. England, who came into cricket's second 50-over tournament having lost a home one-day series to New Zealand, scored 179 for three to knock off the required runs in 37.3 overs and win by seven wickets with Jonathan Trott notching 82 not out. David Miller top scored for …

  • England beat South Africa by seven wickets - Champions Trophy

    England beat South Africa by seven wickets - Champions Trophy

    Reuters - 19 minutes ago
    England beat South Africa by seven wickets - Champions Trophy

    LONDON (Reuters) - England beat South Africa by seven wickets in their Champions Trophy semi-final at The Oval on Wednesday. Scores: South Africa 175 all out (D. Miller 56 not out; J.Tredwell 3-19) England 179-3 from 37.3 overs (J.Trott 82 not out) (Editing by Mark Meadows) …

  • Russia's Kuznetsova pulls out of Wimbledon

    Russia's Kuznetsova pulls out of Wimbledon

    Reuters - 24 minutes ago
    Russia's Kuznetsova pulls out of Wimbledon

    LONDON (Reuters) - Twice grand slam champion Svetlana Kuznetsova pulled out of Wimbledon on Wednesday with an abdominal strain. Officials said Czech Klara Zakopalova had been installed as 32nd seed following the Russian's withdrawal with the original seeds between 32 and 27 being moved up one place. Kuznetsova, who was seeded 26th for the grasscourt major which begins on Monday, was the only player to take a set off eventual champion Serena Williams at this month's French Open. ... …