It was not smooth sailing for Rafael Nadal in the first round, while the women's defending champion Maria Sharapova did not have any such problems in advancing to the second round of the French Open. Caroline Wozniacki had it easy over Britain's big hope Laura Robson, with the former world number one winning 6-3, 6-2 in a match that was billed to be the most likely to create an upset.
Read full storyCrystal Palace won the battle against Watford in what has been billed as the richest game in the sport, with Kevin Phillips scoring the all-important goal from the penalty spot in extra time after the match ended goalless after 90 minutes in the Championship Playoff final. It came as no surprise when Manchester United bound Wilfried Zaha created the opening for Palace.
Read full storyRoger Federer and Serena Williams enjoyed Sunday strolls in the first day of the French Open, but it was curtains for Serena's elder sister Venus, who crashed in the first round to Urszula Radwanska. Federer, looking for his second Roland Garros title and 18th Grand Slam, hardly broke a sweat in a 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 victory over world number 166 qualifier Pablo Carreno-Busta.
Read full storyNico Rosberg became the first son of a Monaco Grand Prix champion to repeat the feat after the German, driving his Mercedes, pulled off a start-to-finish victory in an incident filled race at the famous street circuit. Rosberg won his first ever Monaco GP, exactly 30 years after father Keke pulled off the victory here in the principality. Sebastian Vettel came in second with Red Bull teammate Mark Webber taking third.
Read full storyChennai Super Kings will look to put behind their off-field issues when they take on the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2013 final at Eden Gardens. To watch CSK vs Mumbai Indians Live Streaming
Read full storyBorussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp was finding it hard to come to terms with the agonizing loss in the Champions League final to Bayern Munich, but still had time to not just congratulate his own players but his opponents, and in particular, Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes. Arjen Robben broke Dortmund's hearts by scoring a delectable winner in the 89th minute, just when it looked like Klopp's young side had done enough to take the game to extra time.
Read full storyBayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes revealed his feeling over Arjen Robben having a final say in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley, while hailing his side's performance as "outstanding." Robben was the savior for Bayern, scoring the all-important winner in the 89th minute after Ilkay Gundogan had canceled out Mario Mandzukic's opener.
Read full storyArjen Robben described winning the Champions League as his greatest achievement, after the Dutchman fired home the winner at the death to give Bayern Munich a dramatic 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley. Ribery was also relieved to finally win the biggest prize in the club game, and believes this Bayern side have the capabilities to dominate for a few more years yet.
Read full storyIt is amazing how life always comes full circle. The Champions League title snatched away from their grasp in the final moments by Chelsea in 2012, Bayern Munich this time turned things around, scoring a dramatic winner in the 89th minute courtesy Arjen Robben - the man who, before the goal, had over 20 shots on goal in Champions League finals without scoring.
Read full storyAfter the first day's play was washed out due to incessant rain at Headingley, England and New Zealand will be hopeful for some play on the second day of the second Test. England lead the two-match series 1-0 and were hoping for another victory as they prepare themselves for the Ashes. To watch England vs NZ second Test, Day 2 Live Streaming
Read full storyBorussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich - the first ever all-German Champions League final promises to be a humdinger, with both sides very much at ease going on the attack and plenty of goals and excitement expected. Here is a look at some key battles that will decide the game at the end of the 90 minutes - or even 120 minutes.
Read full storyMumbai Indians will look to make full use of their second shot at making the IPL final, but with Rajasthan Royals equally determined to reach the showpiece clash against all odds, the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2012 at the Eden Gardens promises to be a thriller.
Read full storyLast season the head of Didier Drogba and the right foot of - yes -- Didier Drogba brought tears of utter disbelief to the eyes of every single Bayern Munich player, and indeed fan. It had happened again -- Bayern had lost another Champions League final in dramatic circumstances. Come Saturday at Wembley, Bayern will have another shot at redemption, and this time against familiar foes - Borussia Dortmund.
Read full storyManchester United playmaker Shinji Kagawa said he will be rooting for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich as midfield ace Bastian Schweinsteiger aims for perfection with the German champions. Kagawa spent two season with Dortmund between 2010-12 before signing for United last summer, and the Japanese believes his former side will prove to be a bigger threat to the seemingly unstoppable Bayern than some people are predicting.
Read full storyThe most interesting subplot of the Champions League final was Mario Gotze turning up for Borussia Dortmund in his last game for the club against the team he will join in the summer - Bayern Munich. However, the fans will not be able to witness the unique occurrence with Gotze ruled out of the showpiece final at Wembley due to a hamstring injury suffered in the second leg semifinal game against Real Madrid.
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