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Football: Egypt, Ethiopia, I.Coast, Tunisia, Algeria advance

Agence France-PresseJune 16, 2013 19:30

Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Tunisia and Algeria Sunday became the first countries to reach the play-offs in the Africa zone of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. However, a FIFA statement issued after the final weekend qualifier said they are probing allegations that Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea and Togo fielding ineligible players this year in qualifiers. The standard punishment dished out by the world football governing body during the African qualifying competition is that a country found guilty forfeits any points gained and opponents are awarded a 3-0 victory.

Woods laments his putting and iron play at U.S. Open

Thomson ReutersJune 16, 2013 18:31

By Larry Fine ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Tiger Woods was a big favorite coming into the U.S. Open as he tried to end a five-year drought in the majors but walked away with a 13-over 293 total Sunday that he blamed on poor putting and iron play. A triple-bogey eight on the par-five second hole got world number one Woods off on the wrong foot in a final round of four-over-par 74 at Merion Golf Club.

Football: Confederations Cup standings

Agence France-PresseJune 16, 2013 18:02

Confederations Cup Group A table after Sunday's game (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): Brazil 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 Italy 1 1 0 0 2 1 3 Mexico 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 Japan 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 afp

Football: Egypt, Ethiopia, I. Coast, Tunisia reach play-offs

Agence France-PresseJune 16, 2013 17:31

Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast and Tunisia Sunday became the first countries to reach the play-offs in the Africa zone of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. A spectacular own goal by Bernard Parker gifted lowest Group A seeds Ethiopia a 2-1 triumph over 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa in Addis Ababa and an unassailable five-point lead with one round left. Mohamed Salah followed up a hat-trick against Zimbabwe last weekend by scoring the goal that earned Egypt a 1-0 win over Mozambique in Maputo and created an eight-point Group G gap over Guinea.

Cricket: Champions Trophy table and results

Agence France-PresseJune 16, 2013 16:30

Champions Trophy table and results after Sunday's match between England and New Zealand at Cardiff (played, won, lost, tied, no result, points, net run-rate): Group A England 3 2 1 0 0 4 +0.31 -- qualified for semi-finals New Zealand 3 1 1 0 1 3 +0.78 Sri Lanka 2 1 1 0 0 2 -0.52 Australia 2 0 1 0 1 1 -0.96 Results Jun 08, Edgbaston: England beat Australia by 48 runs Jun 09, Cardiff: New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by one wicket Jun 12, Edgbaston: Australia v New Zealand, no result

Golf: Stefani bags weird ace at US Open

Agence France-PresseJune 16, 2013 16:00

Shawn Stefani aced the 17th hole in the final round of the US Open on Sunday -- the first time that has happened in five tournament visits to Merion Golf Club. The American was way down the field after an 85 yesterday and went out among the early starters. He missed the green badly with his tee shot at the tough 213-yard par three but watched on transfixed as the ball bounced sideways and made a beeline for the hole. That helped Stefani come in with a 69 and pocket some more prize money.

Cycling: Costa retains Tour of Switzerland crown

Agence France-PresseJune 16, 2013 14:01

Portuguese rider Rui Costa won his second successive Tour of Switzerland on Sunday after an impressive ride in the ninth and final stage, a 26.8km time-trial in Flumserberg. The 26-year-old, who rides for the Movistar team, timed 51min 57.58sec to easily make up the 13sec gap between him and overnight leader Mathias Frank of Switzerland. "This has been as perfect a day as it could be," beamed Costa.

Tennis: Murray is king of Queen's for third time

Agence France-PresseJune 16, 2013 14:00

Andy Murray was crowned king of Queen's Club for the third time as the world number two roared back to defeat defending champion Marin Cilic 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in Sunday's final. Murray was pushed hard by the Croatian fifth seed, but the US Open champion responded to the challenge with the kind of classy display that bodes well with Wimbledon just eight days away.

Cycling: Costa retains Tour of Switzerland crown

Agence France-PresseJune 16, 2013 13:30

Portuguese rider Rui Costa won his second successive Tour of Switzerland on Sunday after an impressive ride in the ninth and final stage, a 26.8km time-trial in Flumserberg. The 26-year-old, who rides for the Movistar team, timed 51min 57.58sec to easily make up the 13sec gap between him and overnight leader Mathias Frank of Switzerland. Frank, who had led the race since the third stage, faded badly to finish fifth overall and was virtually inconsolable after he crossed the line.

Football: Egypt, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast reach play-offs

Agence France-PresseJune 16, 2013 13:30

Egypt, Ethiopia and Ivory Coast Sunday became the first countries to reach the play-offs in the Africa zone of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. A spectacular own goal by Bernard Parker gifted lowest Group A seeds Ethiopia a 2-1 triumph over 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa in Addis Ababa and an unassailable five-point lead with one round left. Mohamed Salah followed up a hat-trick against Zimbabwe last weekend by scoring the goal that earned Egypt a 1-0 win over Mozambique in Maputo and established an eight-point Group G gap over Guinea.