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Wednesday 29 June 2005 (22 Jumada al-Ula 1426)

Sharapova Bristles Into Wimbledon Semis

LONDON, 29 June 2005 — The decibel level went up a notch at Wimbledon yesterday as defending champion Maria Sharapova moved ominously into the semifinals. After four rounds of gentle sparring,... Full Story


Australia Set England Stiff Chase in Rain-Hit Birmingham ODI

BIRMINGHAM, England, 29 June 2005 — Rain stopped play at 1952GMT in the Triangular Series One-Day International between England and Australia at Edgbaston here yesterday. England, chasing a revised... Full Story


1st Saudi Gold Cup Cricket Series Rescheduled

JEDDAH, 29 June 2005 — The first Saudi Gold Cup 2005 cricket series between Pakistan XI and Lashings World XI, will now take place in Saudi Arabia in July. Matches between Pakistan and India were earlier... Full Story




Parreira Focuses on Victory, Not Revenge

FRANKFURT, 29 June 2005 — Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira says his team are not seeking revenge against Argentina but are simply focused on winning the Confederations Cup final today. The fifth... Full Story


Armstrong Rivals Out to Stop Magnificent Seven

PARIS, 29 June 2005 — Lance Armstrong has shaken off a crash in his preparation for this Saturday’s Tour de France first stage, a 19km time trial, and appears ready for his bid to win a seventh consecutive... Full Story


Guinomla, Guevarra Rule RP Independence Cup Golf Tilt


 
JEDDAH, 29 June 2005 — Taha Guinomla and Romy Guevarra won the top prizes in the 107th Philippine Independence Cup Golf Tournament organized last Friday by the Filipino Golfers of Jeddah at the Desert... Full Story


Schumacher Set for Magny-Cours Comeback

LONDON, 29 June 2005 — Ralf Schumacher is set to make his comeback in Sunday’s French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours following a heavy crash at the US Grand Prix on June 19. Schumacher’s Toyota car... Full Story


Afridi: You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet


 
A flamboyant all-rounder, Shahid Afridi is one of the top Pakistan cricket talents still to reach his full potential and satisfy his country’s high expectations. After an explosive debut against... Full Story


Briton Ferrie Seals St. Andrews Spot in Playoff

LONDON, 29 June 2005 — Britain’s Kenneth Ferrie clinched the 14th and final British Open spot available from the European leg of international qualifying after a five-way playoff at Sunningdale Golf... Full Story


Desert Challenge Moves to New Home as Saby Aims to Build on World Cup Lead

DUBAI, 29 June 2005 — As French star Bruno Saby looks to build on his lead in the 2005 FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup in Turkey later this month, preparations are now under way to give the six-round... Full Story


Yankees Beat Orioles While Steinbrenner Fumes

BALTIMORE, 29 June 2005 — Bernie Williams delivered the go-ahead run with an eighth-inning sacrifice fly as the Yankees responded to another threat from owner George Steinbrenner with a 6-4 win over... Full Story


Hatton and Judah Among Mayweather’s Possible Future Foes

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, 29 June 2005 — Undefeated World Boxing Council super lightweight champion Floyd Mayweather could move up to the welterweight ranks after claiming his third crown in as many... Full Story


London’s Olympic Bidders First to Arrive in Singapore

SINGAPORE, 29 June 2005 — Leaders of London’s Olympic bid to host the 2012 Games are counting on an early-bird arrival in Singapore to give them an edge in next week’s IOC vote. The 20-member... Full Story


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