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.
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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.
Woods out of action until British Open due to elbow strain
- Tiger Woods has been diagnosed with a left elbow strain that will keep him out of competition until next month's British Open at Muirfield, the world number one said on Wednesday.
Serena Williams apologizes for rape case remark
- Serena Williams has apologized for comments she made in a forthcoming interview in which she appeared to assign blame to the 16-year-old victim in the Steubenville, Ohio, rape case for being drunk.
Jockey Doyle lands Royal Ascot treble
LONDON - Jockey James Doyle broke his Royal Ascot duck in memorable style by riding a treble, including victory in the feature race the Prince Of Wales's Stakes, on the second day of the flat-racing festival on Wednesday.
Hearts enter administration, will be docked 15 points
- Scottish Premier League outfit Hearts have appointed BDO as administrators, the accountancy firm said on Wednesday, and the club will start next season with a 15-point penalty.
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.


