PARIS: Just when host France thought it had got its World Cup campaign back on track with an 87-10 rout of minnows Namibia, it was rocked by the news that Fabien Pelous will miss Friday's crunch encounter with Ireland.
Host China will have to wait one more day to see if it will qualify for the quarterfinals of FIFA Women's World Cup after a typhoon caused the postponement of a Group D match in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.
Swiss Miss Martina Hingis answered the challenge of China's doubles ace Sun Tiantian to become the first seeded player to advance to the second round of the China Open yesterday.
NEW YORK: Brett Favre became the most successful quarterback in NFL history when he rallied the Green Bay Packers to a 35-13 win against the New York Giants on Sunday.
PARIS: Host France gave its expectant fans some hope that it could still land its first ever World Cup title on Sunday as it rammed home a one-man advantage to thrash part-timers Namibia 89-10.
ATLANTA: Tiger Woods earned a staggering $10 million retirement deposit for winning the inaugural FedExCup on Sunday but was far more captivated by his 61st PGA tour title.
MADRID: Russia stunned host and world champion Spain 60-59 in the European championship final to secure the gold medal on Sunday.
LONDON: French sporting pride took another hammering when Scotland won 1-0 in Paris on Wednesday to leave France's Euro 2008 qualifying hopes in the balance.
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