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Portugal midfielders Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo were both passed fit to play in the semi-finals vs France.

Seventh seeded Paes and Damm came from behind to win the match against the fourth fourth seeded combination.

The match was not about kick and rush and hurried long balls. It was about sharp passing, agile movement, thrust and counter-thrust.

Budhia Singh said he cherished a dream to earn an Olympic gold medal for the country.

Sharapova's victory over Dementieva was interrupted when a naked man streaked on to the court and did a cartwheel.

A poll conducted by the Britain's Eve Magazine identifies the ten most beautiful women in the world.

Hidetoshi Nakata, Japan's best-known footballer and a veteran of three World Cups, announced his retirement on Monday.

Iraq released a most-wanted list of 41 names on Sunday, including Saddam Hussein's wife and eldest daughter.

Israeli aircraft blasted the Palestinian Prime Minister's office early on Sunday during the fifth straight night of air strikes.

Prime Minister has directed Maharashtra government officials to monitor progress of developmental works in Vidarbha region.

Major Italian dailies have come out in praise of their football team saying that they are now on course for their fourth title.

All the action from the third quarter-final played between England and Portugal.

In a free-flowing start, England keeper had to smother in a goalmouth melee, while Portugal's defence was nearly unlocked.

Stomach surgery can help obese teens lose half their weight after the procedure, says study.

The match was put beyond Ukraine when Zambrotta slid the ball across the goal in the 69th minute and to give Toni a simple tap-in.

Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsIf you sat up late Wednesday night this week and watched Sania Mirza's first round match vs. Elena Dementieva you would feel pretty much like I did, hopeful and exc...