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Disbelieving mom fires up angry Kyrgios

When Norlaila Kyrgios checks her mobile phone for messages on Wednesday morning in Canberra there will be a "smiley-face text" waiting for her.

Klinsmann stays upbeat about future

Beaten but unbowed, the United States exited the World Cup after losing to Belgium on Tuesday, its disappointment to be going home offset by optimism for the future.

Cup whets appetites, breaks hearts

Belgium broke US hearts with two extra-time goals in a 2-1 World Cup win on Tuesday, but the Americans depart soccer's global showcase having garnered a raft of new fans back home.

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Messi's global following grows

Lionel Messi fell, then jumped back to his feet with a little help from the gentlemanly Swiss player who knocked him down.

Hitzfeld bids heartfelt farewell

Ottmar Hitzfeld said an emotional goodbye to his Swiss team and soccer on Tuesday as he quit the sport after a dramatic World Cup loss to Argentina and the death of his brother.

Neymar good to go in training

Neymar is making good progress in his recovery from thigh and knee knocks ahead of Friday's World Cup quarterfinal against Colombia, Brazil's team doctor said on Tuesday.

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It's time to get the game up to speed

Rafael Nadal tugging at his shorts and doing his usual pre-serve routine. Novak Djokovic bouncing the ball more than a dozen times. Maria Sharapova facing away from the court between serves. Countless players going to the towel, point after point.

Leaving doping bans behind

After being suspended for doping, Barbora Zahlavova Strycova came close to quitting tennis. But having finally put the perceived injustice behind her, the Czech player reached her first quarterfinal at a Grand Slam on Monday.

Bittersweet exit for Nigeria star

It wasn't exactly the way Joseph Yobo wanted to mark his 100th and final appearance for Nigeria.