Pietersen named in England Twenty20 squad
LONDON - Kevin Pietersen has been named in England's 14-man squad for a two-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand after returning from a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday.
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Hurdler Pearson to return from injury next week
- World and Olympic champion Sally Pearson will compete in her first 100 metres hurdles event since winning gold at last year's London Games when she races in the Czech Republic next week, Athletics Australia said on Thursday.
Brazilians mock Pele appeal to end protests
SAO PAULO - Brazilian football great Pele has called on thousands of protestors demonstrating over poor quality public services and corruption to leave the streets and focus on football, an appeal that was quickly met with derision on social media.
Warburton leads eight Welsh Lions in first test
BRISBANE - Flanker Sam Warburton will captain a British and Irish Lions team containing eight Welshmen in the first test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.
Italy overhaul Japan to reach Confederation Cup semis
RECIFE, Brazil - Substitute Sebastian Giovinco tapped in a late goal to secure Italy a thrilling 4-3 win over Japan on Wednesday and a semi-final berth in the Confederations Cup.
England ease into final as South Africa choke again
LONDON - Hosts England sauntered into the Champions Trophy final after South Africa 'choked' in yet another semi-final when they were bowled out for 175 in fairly benign conditions at The Oval on Wednesday.
Champions League final live blog – Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund
The first all German final of the world's most prestigious club soccer competition comes to Wembley in London as some of Europe's finest look to put on a show.


