Van Gaal delighted with leaders Bayern

MUNICH, Germany: Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal said his side's 3-0 win over Mainz on Saturday was its best home performance of the season as the German giants went back to the top of the German league.

Togo banned from Nations Cups after deadly ambush

LUANDA: Togo have been banned from the next two African Nations Cups following their withdrawal from this year's competition after two members of their delegation were killed in an ambush, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said on Saturday.

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Federer makes it sweet 16

Swiss star gets by Murray to claim fourth Australian Open title

Paes keeps promise to Black

MELBOURNE: India's Leander Paes kept his promise to Zimbabwean partner Cara Black when they won the Australian Open mixed doubles title yesterday.

Looking up Down Under: Serena tops Henin for crown

MELBOURNE, Australia: Serena Williams loves a good underdog story and understood most of the crowd was behind Justine Henin.

Magic handle Hawks, 104-86

ORLANDO: Dwight Howard helped the Orlando Magic beat a top conference rival for the second game in a row.

Contador unfazed by threat of Armstrong

VIENNA: Tour de France champion Alberto Contador insists the thought of having seven-time winner Lance Armstrong as his main rival in this year's race is not keeping him awake at night.

Forget finances, relish Rooney, Ferguson

Manchester United forward bags four in win over Hull as fans vent their frustration at owners

Anelka earns plaudits after firing Chelsea into fifth round

PRESTON, England: France striker Nicolas Anelka took the plaudits after his goal inspired a 2-0 win at Preston which kept Chelsea on course to land the FA Cup for the third time in four seasons.

Hamburg sign hot van Nistelrooy

BERLIN: Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy signed an 18-month contract on Saturday with Bundesliga side Hamburg having left Spanish giants Real Madrid on a free transfer.