Hamilton can follow Senna as multiple Monaco winner

MONACO: Lewis Hamilton achieved one boyhood ambition in Monaco on Sunday with a thrilling win that left him in pole position to realize his other dream.

Iraq banned from global competition

SYDNEY: Iraq faces a year in the soccer wilderness after FIFA suspended it from all international competitions on Monday and issued an ultimatum to Baghdad.

Rivals reunite as friends for England team

WATFORD, England: Manchester United and Chelsea players who battled against each other in last week's Champions League final have reunited as friends on England duty, United's Owen Hargreaves said on Monday.

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Mickelson triumphs with late birdie

FORT WORTH, Texas: American world No 2 Phil Mickelson conjured a magical birdie with a 140-yard wedge approach on the final hole to win his second Colonial Invitational title by a shot on Sunday.

Capello confident of England's return to glory

LONDON: England coach Fabio Capello has said he believes he can take England to the World Cup final for the first time since it became world champion under Alf Ramsey in 1966.

Gill: Queiroz could succeed Fergie at Man Utd

LONDON: Manchester United chief executive David Gill has said that Alex Ferguson's deputy at Manchester United, Carlos Queiroz, could take over from him as coach once he stands down.

Dixon celebrates Indy win

INDIANAPOLIS: Scott Dixon of New Zealand held on from pole to win the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, after Danica Patrick was knocked out of the race in a pit lane crash.

Cassano is not an alien, says Donadoni

FLORENCE, Italy: Temperamental striker Antonio Cassano should not be treated like he is from another planet, Italy coach Roberto Donadoni said on Sunday.

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Kuerten returns to Paris for swan song

PARIS: Rafael Nadal may well be on his way to becoming the greatest player ever on the clay-courts of Roland Garros, but he will likely never be held in more affection than the soon-to-be retired Gustavo Kuerten.