Trott and Root build England lead
LONDON - Jonathan Trott and Joe Root shared a patient unbroken third-wicket partnership of 55 to lift England to 91 for two at tea on the third day of the first test against New Zealand at Lord's on Saturday.
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Bayern edge past Gladbach 4-3, Schalke grab fourth spot
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Fraser-Pryce eases home, Jeter stretchered off
SHANGHAI - Olympic 100 metres champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce eased to victory on a damp evening at the Shanghai Diamond League meeting on Saturday while world champion Carmelita Jeter was stretchered off the track after finishing third.
Bayern defender Badstuber tears cruciate ligaments again
BERLIN - Bayern Munich defender Holger Badstuber tore cruciate ligaments in his right knee while recovering from exactly the same injury in the same leg six months ago, the German champions said on Saturday.
Wrestling makes drastic changes to please IOC
MOSCOW - Wrestling has introduced drastic changes designed to keep the ancient sport in the Olympic programme, the newly-elected president of the world governing body (FILA) said on Saturday.
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