BYE BYE BAFANA BAFANA: Down in Kumasi, South Africa drew with Senegal, but it was not enough for either team. Tunisia will face Cameroon, while Angola will take on Egypt
The 2004 champions Tunisia and Angola sealed the last two quarter-final places at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.

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Australia crushed a lamentable India by nine wickets in front of a huge crowd in a Twenty20 international yesterday.

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Portsmouth signed England striker Jermain Defoe from Premiership rivals Tottenham Hotspur with just minutes to spare before last month's transfer window closed on Thursday.

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New Zealand will play Uzbekistan to compete for a place in the Fed Cup World Group II, after Australia narrowly failed to win a spot and a chance to return to the tournament's elite yesterday.

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Young amateur Kristie Smith fired a four-under round of 69 to lead a pack of professionals in the second round of the women's Australian Open at Kingston Heath yesterday.

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NO PAIN, NO GAIN: Alex Ovechkin had stitches in his face and a broken nose after he racked up four goals in Washington's 5-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens
Alex Ovechkin scored four goals, including the game-winner in overtime, to lead the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

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Tayshaun Prince's three-pointer with four seconds left fired the Detroit Pistons to a 90-89 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.

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Chris Paul and David West were picked for their first NBA All-Star game on Thursday, giving the hometown Hornets a pair of players for the event New Orleans will host next month.

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An employee of the sports agency that represents pitching stars Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte spoke to the US congressional committee investigating drugs in Major League Baseball (MLB) on Thursday.

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Kevin Sutherland and Charles Warren both shot six-under 65 on Thursday and are tied for the lead after the first round of the US$6 million PGA FBR Open.

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There is no sauna, no heated pool, no chauffeur or sommelier. In fact, no alcohol is allowed on the premises, and guests share a bathroom with their next-door neighbor.

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STAYING MUM: After their shock first round exit at the World Cup, Ireland face Italy in Dublin, while England play Wales at Twickenham and Scotland host France tomorrow
Humbled by a woeful Rugby World Cup performance, Ireland are quietly confident of rebounding in the Six Nations.

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European champions AC Milan will tackle Fiorentina tomorrow in a match that could have major ramifications in the race for a Champions league place.

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With Cristiano Ronaldo in rampant mood, Manchester United's drive to retain the Premier League title is beginning to look as unstoppable as their Portuguese winger.

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Defending champion Luis Horna was eliminated by Carlos Berlocq of Argentina 7-6 (3), 3-6, 7-6 (3) in a three hour, second round marathon at the Movistar Open on Thursday.

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Ronald Koeman and Frank Rijkaard were both hugely successful as players with the Netherlands and Barcelona, but the Dutch coaching duo are experiencing difficult times as they struggle to match the high expectations at Valencia and Barcelona respectively.

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