Rallying-Rovanpera leads Ogier by a single second in Portugal
Toyota's reigning world champion Kalle Rovanpera led team mate Sebastien Ogier by a second after the opening leg of Rally Portugal on Friday.
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Paris museums getting into Olympic groove
PARIS : Between events, the 14 million visitors expected in Paris during the Olympics will have the opportunity to nourish their minds in thematic exhibitions listed on the official application called "La Carte des Jeux" ("The Games Map").
Getafe hit with three-match partial stand closure after racist abuse
MADRID -Getafe have been ordered to partially close their central stand for three matches by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following the racist and xenophobic abuse suffered by Sevilla manager Quique Sanchez Flores and player Marcos Acuna in Saturday's LaLiga game.
Sluggish start no bother for Dutch as they beat Scotland 4-0
AMSTERDAM : The Netherlands shrugged off a slow start to go on and register an emphatic 4-0 victory over Scotland in their friendly international at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Friday, finishing strongly in a morale-boosting triumph.
Cape Verde edge Mauritania to advance to Cup of Nations last eight
ABIDJAN : Cape Verde Islands captain Ryan Mendes converted a penalty two minutes from time to edge Mauritania 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash on Monday and see the smallest country at the 24-team competition advance to the quarter-final.
Scaloni says he will remain as Argentina coach
BUENOS AIRES : Lionel Scaloni confirmed he will stay on as coach of Argentina after casting doubt over his future with the World Cup holders last November.
Brazil orders Rodrigues return as CBF chief ahead of Olympic deadline
BRASILIA : Brazilian Justice Minister Gilmar Mendes ordered Ednaldo Rodrigues to be reinstated as the country's football confederation president after he overturned the previous ruling of the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice..
FIA clamps down on pitlane exit overtakes after Verstappen move
ABU DHABI : Formula One's governing body barred overtaking in the pitlane exit during the season's final qualifying in Abu Dhabi on Saturday after triple world champion Max Verstappen forced his way past rivals in practice.