Spray inventor not letting his ideals disappear

One of the great World Cup success stories has been the "magic spray" used by referees to keep a defensive wall 10 yards (9.15 meters) from the ball at free kicks but its inventor says he is more concerned with the good of the game than making millions.

What a classic! Djokovic outlasts Federer

Novak Djokovic's large lead in the rollicking Wimbledon final was slipping away, due in no small part to Roger Federer's regal presence and resurgent play.

Becker tops edberg again, this time as a coach

Just as he did so often during their playing days, Boris Becker came out on top against Stefan Edberg.

What they're saying

Who was saying what after Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer to win his second Wimbledon title on Sunday:

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Germans claim they will miss Neymar

Germany is disappointed Brazil's star Neymar is ruled out of Tuesday's World Cup semifinal and midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger said his injury could yet galvanize the Selecao.

Ref must be strong in semifinal, says Loew

The current Brazil team bears little resemblance to its artistic sides of the past and Germany coach Joachim Loew hopes Tuesday's semifinal referee takes a tough stance against any attempts to disrupt the flow of the game.

Brazilian voodoo priest to curse foes

Germany will have to contend with black magic as well Brazil's Selecao in Tuesday's World Cup semifinal as a voodoo priest plans to curse die Mannschaft.

Cool Krul issues no apologies for actions

Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul was back defending himself on Sunday, less than 24 hours after making two stunning penalty saves against Costa Rica to book his team's place in the World Cup semifinals.

Wimbledon cakewalk for Kvitova

Petra Kvitova plays so much better at the All England Club than anywhere else - and now she owns two championships to prove it.

Sock and pospisil score upset with 'eyes wide shut'

American Jack Sock and Canadian Vasek Pospisil might have trouble topping their first tournament as a team after defeating Bob and Mike Bryan of the US 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in the Wimbledon doubles final on Saturday.

Italian tandem completes historic career slam

Italy's Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci became the fifth duo to complete a career Grand Slam in women's doubles together, winning Wimbledon for the first time on Saturday.