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Djokovic eases into Wimbledon quarter-finals
LONDON - Serbia's highest-ranked male tennis player Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals late Monday by beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5).
Djokovic won the match after an hour and 55 minutes and now has a 13-5 head-to-head record against Tsonga.
Brazil, Netherlands Seal Top Group Spots in World Cup
Tournament hosts Brazil and the Netherlands clinched the top spots in their groups after the last round of play on Monday.
Two first half goals from youngster Neymar and two more from Fred and Fernandinho after the break, took Brazil to a commanding 4:1 win over last place Cameroon. In the other group A match, Mexico defeated Croatia 3:1 after a goalless first half.
Brazil, Netherlands claim top spots in World Cup group deciders
Neymar scored twice as Brazil thrashed Cameroon 4-1 to reach the World Cup knockout rounds just ahead of group rivals Mexico on June 23.
A thrilling finale to Group A saw the hosts surge past Cameroon in Brasilia while Mexico downed Croatia 3-1 in Recife. The Netherlands beat Chile 2-0 to take top spot in Group B.
Brazil held by feisty Mexico as Ochoa stands firm
World Cup favourites Brazil were held to a 0-0 draw by Mexico on June 18 as goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa produced an inspired performance to deny the Brazilians their 11th victory in a row.
In an absorbing Group A match in the deafening cauldron of Fortaleza's Castelao arena, Brazil failed time and again to break down a stubborn Mexican defence.
Banned Croatian player a reminder of need to halt hate speech
Banned Croatian player a reminder of need to halt hate speech
Sport officials call for co-operation between all stakeholders to continue efforts to stop hate speech and fan violence.
As Croatia takes to the field in the 2014 World Cup, it does so without one of its veteran players.
Serbia qualifies for Women’s EHF EURO 2014
NIS – The Serbia women’s national handball team has secured its ticket to the 2014 European Women's Handball Championship, after defeating Slovenia 32-25 (18-15) in Group 5 final qualifier, played in Nis, southern Serbia, late on Sunday.
The team led by coach Sasa Boskovic finished as runner-up in the group behind first-placed Sweden and ahead of Switzerland and Slovenia.
A day after marriage Novak travels to Rio
A day after marriage Novak travels to Rio
The Mondial football fever has got grip of the world's no. 2 tennis player. A day after the marriage, Novak shall travel to Brazil to attend the ceremony of crowning of the new world champion.
Euro Court Raps Croatia Over Serb’s Murder
The European Court of Human Rights ordered Croatia to pay 20,000 euro in damages for not properly investigating the wartime killing of a Serb civilian from the town of Sisak.
Croatians Cry Foul Over World Cup Defeat
Brazil came from behind to win the first match of the World Cup in Sao Paulo on Thursday night after an own goal had initially put Croatia ahead.
The Brazilians took the lead with a disputed penalty that sparked an angry outburst at the referee from Croatia’s national team coach Niko Kovac.
Neymar fires Brazil to comeback win over Croatia
Brazil's poster boy Neymar scored twice and the outstanding Oscar added a late third as the hosts came from behind to beat Croatia 3-1 in a thrilling World Cup opening match Brazil's poster boy Neymar scored twice and the outstanding Oscar added a late third as the hosts came from behind to beat Croatia 3-1 in a thrilling World Cup opening match on June 12.
Brazil Beats Croatia 3:1 in World Cup Opener
Host nation Brazil kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 3:1 win over Croatia in Sao Paulo.
Despite the scoreline, things went far from smoothly for Luiz Felipe Scolari’s team, who fell behind after an own goal by Marcelo in the 11th minute. The Croatians played a very strong first half an hour, pressuring their opponent and organizing quick counter attacks.
Brazil Transportation Strikes Hinder World Cup Opening
Strikes in Brazil are posing questions regarding the opening ceremony of the long-awaited World Cup, on Thursday.
Croatia Tackle Brazil at World Cup Opening
“The day of the great reckoning has arrived,” announced the headline in daily newspaper 24 Sata, reflecting the excitement and anticipation in Croatia as the national team prepare to face the five-time world champions at the start of the biggest tournament in football on Thursday.
Ciro Blazevic: Serbia showed us how to play against Brazil
Ciro Blazevic: Serbia showed us how to play against Brazil
Can Croatia repeat or at least come near to its success from 1996 and the third place at the world championship in France? The creator of that success Miroslav Ciro Blazevic says it can!
World Cup ready to kick off with turbulence, thrill
The World Cup starts in Brazil tonight, but eyes will be on whatâs happening off the pitch as well as the beautiful game, or âjoga bonitoâ on it Never in recent history has the World Cup arrived with such extremity of expectations on and off the pitch.