Torres out to prove he has come of age

MADRID: Fernando Torres is used to carrying the weight of expectation on his young shoulders.

Ferrari say F1 secrets leaked to McLaren

LONDON: Ferrari have accused former technical manager Nigel Stepney of passing secrets to Formula One rivals after searching the house of a senior McLaren employee in England.

Cup sweeter second time around for Alinghi

VALENCIA, Spain: Victory was sweet the first time Alinghi landed the America's Cup but the relief of fighting through internal problems and external challenges made it all the sweeter when they won a second time on Tuesday.

Philosophical Kiwis eye another tilt

WELLINGTON: New Zealand was in philosophical mood yesterday after its team's defeat at the hands of Alinghi in the America's Cup, with Kiwis already setting their sights on another tilt at winning back sailing's "Auld Mug".

New dad Woods bemoans lack of sleep

BETHESDA, Maryland: Tiger Woods says everything he has heard about new fathers being too busy to sleep is true.

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United's rivals play catch-up as spending season begins

LONDON: The transfer window has only just officially opened but already Manchester United look strongly placed to dent their Premier League rivals' hopes when the new season begins next month.

Veteran Arthurs calls its quits after loss

LONDON: Wayne Arthurs confirmed his Wimbledon defeat against Jonas Bjorkman was the final singles match of his 17-year career.

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Ballack back under the knife for more ankle surgery

No sour grapes over Ali fight - Foreman

DALLAS: George Foreman still insists he was drugged before his famous 1974 clash with Muhammad Ali in Africa but says the defeat was good for his soul and he is not sore about it.

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