Manchester United took a measure of revenge on neighbor Manchester City on Sunday by knocking the defending champion out of the FA Cup with a 3-2 victory marked by Paul Scholes coming out of retirement. Wayne Rooney scored twice and Manchester United held off a dramatic fightback from 10-man Manchester City to win a pulsating [...]
Posted by uspostTennisThursday, September 1st, 2011
Andy Roddick was made to work by fellow American Michael Russell before prevailing in four sets in the US Open first round. Former champion Andy Roddick, who has not spent much time on the court this summer, got a good workout at the US Open today in dispatching fellow American Michael Russell 6-2 6-4 [...]
USAIN Bolt is no longer the world 100 metres sprint champion after being the agent of his own misfortune, dramatically jumping the start and being disqualified in the final to defend his world title. Defending champion Usain Bolt was sensationally disqualified for a false start in the men’s 100m final at the world athletics [...]
First it was Argentina, now Brazil has been eliminated from a surprising Copa America tournament. Brazil lost to Paraguay on penalties in the quarterfinals on Sunday, meaning the tournament will finish without South America’s two most important national teams. Host Argentina was knocked out Saturday after losing to Uruguay, also in a penalty shootout. [...]
Novak Djokovic has crowned his rise to No 1 in the world in perfect fashion with a dramatic 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 victory over Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon final. The Spaniard was looking to make it 3 titles in 4 years at the All England Club and win back-to-back French Open and Wimbledon titles [...]