Former Olympic gymnasts allege serial sex abuse

WASHINGTON - Retired star gymnasts testified before US congress on Tuesday that they were repeatedly sexually abused by a former USA Gymnastics doctor.

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Hopes hanging by a thread

China's World Cup qualification hopes faded further on Tuesday as Marcelo Lippi's side fell 1-0 to Iran in Teheran.

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Search on for Wimbledon wannabes

As white-shirted juniors trade titanic serves and blistering backhands under the watchful eyes of coaches from the All England Club, you might think you're courtside at Wimbledon.

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Reborn Brazil rockets to Russia

SAO PAULO - Less than three years after the most humiliating loss of its proud soccer history, a resurgent Brazil on Tuesday became the first team to qualify for the World Cup in Russia.

Argentina makes a Mess of things

Argentina, playing without suspended star Lionel Messi, lost 2-0 to Bolivia in the altitude of La Paz on Tuesday to slip to fifth in the South American World Cup qualification standings with four matches remaining.

Victory for video in France

PARIS - Spain twice benefited from the use of video technology to defeat France 2-0 on Tuesday, while Sweden rallied from two goals down to beat Portugal 3-2 and spoil Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming in Madeira.

Rough stuff riles Arena

PANAMA CITY - Team USA coach Bruce Arena accused Panama of roughing up teenage star Christian Pulisic after their physical World Cup qualifying battle ended 1-1 on Tuesday.

Neymar revels in resurgence

SAO PAULO - During his first media conference as a Brazil player in eight months on Monday, Neymar didn't mince words.

Defoe determined to continue his quest

LONDON - Fueled by the pain of past rejections and revitalized after turning vegan, Jermain Defoe insists he can defy age by firing England to the World Cup.