Brazil scrambles to 0-0 draw in Colombia

BOGOTA: Brazil struggled to an uninspiring goalless draw away to Colombia in its opening match of the 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign on Sunday.

Habana shrugs off personal achievements

PARIS: South Africa's try-scoring machine Bryan Habana said his personal achievements at the World Cup would be meaningless if the Springboks did not win Saturday's final against England (1900 GMT).

Rockies within one of World Series

DENVER, Colorado: The Colorado Rockies moved within one game of clinching a World Series berth on Sunday with a 4-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Championship Series.

Brady powers Patriots in battle of unbeatens

DALLAS: Tom Brady threw a career-high five touchdown passes to help the New England Patriots overpower the Dallas Cowboys 48-27 in a showdown of unbeaten teams on Sunday.

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Dunga tells team to concentrate on playing football

TERESOPOLIS: Brazil coach Dunga has told his team not to get involved in gamesmanship and petty arguments during the World Cup qualifiers.

Arizona happy for added rest

PHOENIX, Arizona: The Arizona Diamondbacks were the first club to clinch their opening round series, but that doesn't mean they're taking their next playoff opponents lightly.

Brazil welcomes a shy new star

TERESOPOLIS, Brazil: Brazil's Afonso, usually overlooked in a squad boasting players like Ronaldinho and Kaka, was thrust into the spotlight on Tuesday after his seven-goal performance in a Dutch league match over the weekend.

Stars aligning for NBA basketball in Europe

LONDON: The National Basketball Association (NBA) could begin playing regular season games overseas as the sport grows in popularity, with a European franchise team a distinct possibility, according to league commissioner David Stern.

Torre's future uncertain after Yankees' playoff ouster

NEW YORK: General manager Brian Cashman on Tuesday described Joe Torre's reign as Yankees manager as "magical, incredible" yet he could not say whether the skipper would see a 13th season.