World cup tidbits

Taxi! Mexico cabs it to practice after bus dies

Brazil, Qatar continue to cause FIFA problems

Days before the World Cup kicks off in Brazil, the equally troubled 2022 tournament in Qatar continues to cause FIFA problems.

Ricciardo stepping out from Vettel's shadow

Australian Daniel Ricciardo stepped out from the shadow of his Red Bull teammate, quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel, and onto the top of the podium at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, making a sensational debut as Formula One's newest winner.

Fred promises no more goalscoring promises

Brazilian striker Fred has learned from his mistakes at last year's Confederations Cup and vowed not to talk up his chances of scoring in the World Cup.

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King Nadal getting ready for another roller-coaster ride

Rafael Nadal is bracing himself for another Wimbledon letdown as he prepares to rekindle his love-hate relationship with the All England Club.

Djokovic fails again at mission impossible

Beating Rafa Nadal at Roland Garros is not impossible but it requires sustaining a furious pace over five sets which, as Novak Djokovic experienced in Sunday's French Open final, is easier said than done.

New coach Mauresmo praises Murray for 'surprise' appointment

Amelie Mauresmo insists Wimbledon champion Andy Murray's surprise decision to hire her as his new coach should be applauded as a major boost for gender equality in tennis.

New claims of corruption in Qatar Cup vote

FIFA's decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar came under further scrutiny as a British newspaper published new allegations that Mohamed bin Hammam used his wealth and top-level contacts to buy support for the oil-rich country's successful bid.

Second Triple miss for California Chrome's jockey

Since Affirmed swept the last Triple Crown in 1978, Victor Espinoza is the only jockey to get two cracks at winning the elusive title again.

'Ciro' hopes to end career in China

It was a long time ago when Miroslav Blazevic embarked on his lifetime mission - to coach until it was his time to say goodbye to this world. He is still on that mission.

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