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Serie A: Sampdoria beat Juventus 3-2

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:38:00 GMT

Earlier, Sassuolo clinched promotion to Serie A for the first time in its history, finishing as Serie B champions following a last-gasp 1-0 victory over third-placed Livorno.

Roger Federer books Rome Masters final with Rafael Nadal

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:20:00 GMT

Sunday's final will be the 30th meeting between Nadal and Federer with the Spaniard holding a 19-10 lead.

Sir Alex Ferguson's last stand highlights final

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:14:00 GMT

Ferguson will take charge of United for the 1,500th and final time at West Brom, where veteran midfielder Paul Scholes could also make his last appearance for the champions after simultaneously announ...

Tearful David Beckham bids farewell to Paris and career

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:59:00 GMT

The 38-year-old former England captain, one of the most high-profile players to shuffle between football and celebrity, made his final home appearance for the Ligue 1 champions on Saturday before head...

David Beckham named captain in PSG home farewell

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:10:00 GMT

David Beckham, who is to retire from football at the end of the season, was handed the captain's armband for Paris Saint-Germain's last home game of the Ligue 1 season on Saturday.

Rafael Nadal into Rome Masters final after Berdych win

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:18:00 GMT

Rafael Nadal set up a potential Rome Masters final with Swiss rival Roger Federer after dominating Tomas Berdych 6-2, 6-4 in the semi-finals on Saturday.

Pankaj Advani goes down fighting to Stephen Lee in RKG-Khar Gymkhana Snooker final

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:05:00 GMT

Two-time world professional billiards champion Pankaj Advani squandered a 5-3 lead to go down 9-10 to world No 21 Stephen Lee of England in a pulsating final of the Rs 22-lakh prize money RKG-Khar...

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich win thriller on final day as Borussia Dortmund slump

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:41:00 GMT

Viswanathan Anand loses to Wang Hao, finishes fourth in Norway Chess

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:09:00 GMT

Going all out for a win to clinch the title, world champion Viswanathan Anand suffered a heart-breaking loss at the hands of Wang Hao of China in the final round to finish a disappointing fourth i...

Monaco Grand Prix: Mark Webber under pressure to deliver

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:37:00 GMT

Mark Webber will be under pressure to produce his best at next weekend's Monaco Grand Prix if he is to keep alive his hopes of retaining his seat with defending champions Red Bull next year.

Wigan will bounce back - Martinez

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:31:00 GMT

Wigan will soon be back in the Premier League despite having suffered relegation this season after eight years in the top flight, manager Roberto Martinez said.

Vikas Gowda, Tintu Luka disappoint in Shanghai Diamond League Meeting

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:27:00 GMT

Ace Indian discus thrower Vikas Gowda finished sixth while Tintu Luka ended ninth in 800m race in the second leg of the prestigious Diamond League Meetings series here on Saturday.

Victoria Azarenka sets up final vs Serena Williams in Rome

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:27:00 GMT

World number one Serena Williams said she hoped to improve her game for the French Open after easing into the Rome Open final with a 6-3, 6-0 win over Simona Halep which ended the qualifier's dream we...

India women win bronze in Archery World Cup in Shanghai

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:43:00 GMT

India won a first-ever archery World Cup medal in the compound women section when Trisha Deb, Gagandeep Kaur and Lily Chanu P beat their Italian opponents in the bronze medal play-off in Shanghai ...

Serena Williams eases through to Italian Open final

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:36:00 GMT

Serena Williams is one victory away from winning her fourth consecutive title this year - with the French Open only one week away.

Press lambast Jose Mourinho after cup final loss

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:59:00 GMT

The day after Atletico Madrid ended 14 years of hurt to finally beat Real Madrid 2-1 and lift the Copa del Rey at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Spanish press was left to reflect on a disappointing se...

Manchester is red not blue, says Danny Welbeck

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:53:00 GMT

Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck said the reception the new Premier League champions got on their open-top bus victory parade proves the city is not dominated by fans from the blue half of ...

Saina Nehwal will be missed but lot expected of Sindhu in Sudirman Cup, says Pullela Gopichand

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:46:00 GMT

Malaga forward Julio Baptista eyes return to Brazil

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:08:00 GMT

Former Real Madrid and Brazil international forward Julio Baptista revealed that he is considering a return to Brazilian football.

Nanao Singh, Dilbag Singh enter semifinals of Russian boxing tournament

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:47:00 GMT

Thokhom Nanao Singh (49kg) and Dilbag Singh (69kg) gave a flying start to India's campaign by entering the semifinals to assure themselves of medals at the Khabarovsk International Boxing Tournament i...

BAI president Akhilesh Das Gupta elected to Badminton World Federation Executive Council

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:46:00 GMT

Badminton Association of India (BAI) President Akhilesh Das Gupta was elected to the Badminton World Federation's Executive Council by a record number of votes in the election at Kuala Lumpur on S...

Three Indians assured of medals at Cyprus boxing tourney

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:42:00 GMT

Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar and reigning national champion Mandeep Jangra led the charge as three Indian pugilists assured themselves of medals at the FXTM International Limassol...

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers salutes retiring Jamie Carragher

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:31:00 GMT

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits there is no way that Jamie Carragher will bow out quietly when he plays his final game before retirement against QPR on Sunday.

Ryan Giggs endorses David Moyes appointment

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:26:00 GMT

New Manchester United manager David Moyes will get the full backing of the club's senior players when he takes over from Alex Ferguson in the summer, veteran winger Ryan Giggs has said.

This has been my worst season ever, says Jose Mourinho

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho described his side's season as the worst of his trophy-laden, colourful career after Atletico Madrid edged a 2-1 extra-time Spanish Cup triumph.