Wenger optimistic as Arsenal youngsters hit form

LONDON: Arsene Wenger could barely disguise his delight after seeing his youthful second string Arsenal team knock Premier League high-fliers Newcastle out of the League Cup.

Defending champions storm to final

TIANJIN: Defending champions Germany crushed arch-rivals Norway 3-0 to storm into its second successive women's World Cup final yesterday.

The Oaks fall on top of the Wolves, Japanese dash Canadian hopes

PARIS: Canada and debutants Portugal had their hopes of winning a match at the World Cup dashed on Tuesday as both were hit by late scores by Japan and Romania respectively.

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South Africa's Steyn cited on biting claim

PARIS: South Africa center Francois Steyn has been cited for allegedly biting an opponent during Saturday's World Cup Pool A match against Tonga in Lens.

Disgraced jockey moves to Aussie jail

SYDNEY: Disgraced Australian champion jockey Chris Munce was whisked to jail in Sydney on Tuesday after being transferred from Hong Kong, where he was imprisoned over a tips-for-bets scandal.

Yankees playoff hopes hit by loss to Blue Jays

NEW YORK: The New York Yankees' hopes of gaining an automatic playoff spot suffered a setback with a 4-1 home defeat by the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.

Woods enjoys laid back Nicklaus Cup captaincy

MONTREAL: Tiger Woods is looking forward to another Presidents Cup week under the relaxed captaincy of Jack Nicklaus.

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All Blacks, Australia into quarters

PARIS: World Cup favorite New Zealand and twice winner Australia flexed their considerable muscles to secure an untroubled passage into the quarterfinals on Sunday.