Friday, 25 May 2012 07:49
It used to be that the only thing to expect from Spain at major tournaments was that they would fall short of expectations.
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It used to be that the only thing to expect from Spain at major tournaments was that they would fall short of expectations.

Referees are routinely criticised for having poor eyesight, lacking fitness and getting decisions wrong but FIFA medical experts want whistlers tested for performance-enhancing drugs.

The Los Angeles Kings booked their place in the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in almost 20 years after wrapping up the NHL Western Conference title with a 4-3 overtime win over Phoenix in Game Five on Tuesday.

The female Afghan boxer who has drawn wide attention for her bid to reach the London Olympics could be denied because of fears over her safety inside the ring.

Rafael Nadal won his sixth Rome Masters title in a rain-postponed final against Novak Djokovic on Monday, defeating the world number one 7-5, 6-3.

Chelsea cleared the final hurdle in a season of never-ending challenges when they beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the German team's Allianz Arena stadium to be crowned European champions for the first time on Saturday.

The Germany camp expect to have to rebuild the battered confidence of their Bayern Munich stars ahead of Euro 2012 in the wake of the Bavarians' Champions League final defeat at the hands of Chelsea.

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has branded Chelsea striker Didier Drogba an "outstanding actor" to up the ante ahead of Saturday's Champions League showdown.

It appears an integral public role in the London Games and a fame that rivals President Obama's will not help David Beckham squeeze into the Great Britain football team.

Former Olympic gold-medallist Justin Gatlin and world champion Carmelita Jeter ramped up their preparations for London 2012 when they led a US sprint clean sweep in South Korea on Wednesday.
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Mutual Transparency to End the U.S.-Iranian Dispute |
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Iran Nuclear Talks in Baghdad |
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Staying Sober |
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NO NO NATO |
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