The ‘selfie’ striker: Francesco Totti rescues Roma in capital derby
Totti cut the arrears with a fine angled strike in the 48th minute of the clash in the Olympic Stadium. He then claimed his second and the vital equalizer as…
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1,000th win for Roger Federer as he takes Brisbane title
Federer led by a set and 2-0 until Raonic broke back and reeled off seven straight points in the tiebreaker to level at a set all. – He extended his…
La Liga: Rodriguez and Bale strike as Real Madrid return to winning ways
But first half goals from James Rodriguez and Gareth Bale put Real well on the road to recovery. Portuguese full-back Fabio Coentrao was sent off for Los Blancos at the…
Oscar and Diego Costa star as Chelsea go clear at top of EPL
Yet although the London club were ultimately triumphant, they didn’t have it all their own way at Stamford Bridge. Newcastle had the best of the first half chances, with Remy…
Lowdown on College Football Playoff National Championship game
Here is the what-you-need-to-know information about this game and how the teams got there. 1. This game is historic for college football For the first time ever, the highest level…
Roger Federer closes in on career victory 1,000 at Brisbane International
The big-serving Canadian defeated Kei Nishikori 7-6 6-7 7-6 in the day’s other semi-final. If Federer triumphs Sunday, he will chalk up his 83rd career title and become only the…
Injured Marin Cilic pulls out of Australian Open
However, a post on the player’s Facebook page Saturday confirmed the 26-year-old Croat will not recover in time. “(The) right shoulder injury, that hampers me for some time now ……
Rafael Nadal not worried after being crushed in latest tennis comeback
While Nadal most certainly would have wanted to put up a better showing, he’ll probably just be happyfor the momentthat he has physically recovered from the appendix surgery that forced…
Michael Schumacher urged to keep fighting one year after crash
There were expressions of support for Schumacher, however, from the German racer’s global fans and members of the F1 community, Monday. It has been one year already… #KeepFightingMichael our thougts…
Golf’s new trick-shot wizards having a blast
“We’re providing something that’s a little different. We’re bringing a kind of hip, fun way to view golf and hope that it brings in a younger demographic. We want them…
Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro set dressage world record
“To break another world record is fantastic,” Dujardin was quoted as saying on Team GB’s official website. “I just went in there to enjoy it as Valegro and I hadn’t…
James Doran-Webb: How artistry won the driftwood derby
He’s long been using driftwood collected from the seas, beaches and rivers near his Cebu City home to create his breathtaking wildlife art, and Doran-Webb’s work is a continuation of…
Dominique Gisin: Fighter pilot’s golden dream pursuit
Fate then played its part and, ironically as a result of her skiing injuries, the officers in charge of the flying program decided Gisin’s fragile knees would not stand the…
Zara Phillips targets Olympic gold with baby Mia by her side
But come back quickly she did. Eight and a half months after Mia Grace Tindall — the 16th in line for the throne in Britain — was born on January…
Bode Miller: Ski star’s horse racing dream
“The people in horse racing don’t see it at all. They think it’s crazy, they think it’s like voodoo and magic, and for us it’s just normal stuff.” In Miller’s…
Creating the sound of showjumping: ‘Microphones on anything that moves’
Baxter is best-known for his work at the Olympic Games, tackling the timbre of dozens of disciplines to captivate global audiences, winning multiple Emmy Awards. He is the man who…
Princess Haya: Equestrian’s Olympic savior moving on
One of very few women to occupy such a prominent position within the Olympic movement, Haya is the subject of a warm, impromptu tribute from Pearson. “She’s brought inclusion from…
World Equestrian Games: Sights, sounds and groundbreaking hounds
The driver is by no means alone: in the marathon, two teammates ride on the back of their carriage, shifting their weight as though riding a superbike rather than a…
Lance Armstrong: ‘Day-to-day life is positive
The Armstrong lie, or liesthere have been countlessplus the bullying and the betrayal … he knows it has laid him bare to all manner of abuse. Call it what you…
Barcelona maintains momentum but Bayern Munich finally drops points
With time running out, referee Clos Gomez ruled that Espanyol’s Javi Lopez handled in the area and Messi made no mistake from the spot. Lopez then had to play goalkeeper…