Aaron's Daily WWW Newspaper

Former England captain David Beckham revealed Thursday he had not been picked for Great Britain's Olympic football squad.

LONDON (Reuters) - Every time Goran Ivanisevic looks out of the window of his Croatian home and sees the grass, it reminds him of the unforgettable day he finally won Wimbledon. But, strangely, he does not relive that glory day 11 years ago too often. He loves to beat himself up watching tapes of matches he lost, especially …

DONETSK (Reuters) - A disappointing semi-final between Spain and Portugal served again to highlight the dearth of quality strikers at Euro 2012, a failing that has been somewhat disguised by the debate over tactics. Critics of Spain have questioned coach Vicente Del Bosque's decision to play, against Italy and France, without …

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has offered to stump up £35 million ($54.5 million) to stage a grand prix around London's famous streets, the Times reported Thursday.

DONETSK (Reuters) - Portugal left Euro 2012 with their heads held high having improved beyond recognition from the start of the qualifying campaign when they drew with Cyprus and lost to Norway in their opening two matches. Those dismal results seemed to be from a different lifetime as Portugal came within touching distance …

ELDORET, Kenya (Reuters) - Kenyan 3,000 meters steeplechase world champion and London Olympic medal hopeful Ezekiel Kemboi is involved in a police investigation into a violent attack, senior officials said on Thursday. Kemboi, who won Olympic gold in Athens in 2004 and subsequently won the World Championships titles in …

World cricket's new chief executive Thursday defended an embarrassing U-turn over appeals technology and said he wouldn't drag powerful India "kicking and screaming" into accepting it.

Spain's nail-biting penalty shoot-out win over Portugal in the Euro 2012 semi-final attracted a record audience of more than 18 million television viewers in Spain, industry figures showed Thursday.

Two Cesc Fabregas penalties, four years apart, tell the story of Spain's recent history in the European Championship.

GNIEWINO, Poland (Reuters) - Spain's run to the Euro 2012 final has been an "oasis" for people back home who are suffering because of the financial crisis, according to captain and goalkeeper Iker Casillas. The holders clinched a place in Sunday's title decider against Germany or Italy in part thanks to a Casillas save …

Michael Phelps finally gets a night off from battling Ryan Lochte.

Former Test opening batsman Phillip Hughes has left New South Wales to sign a three-year deal with South Australia, the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) said Thursday.

Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Asafa Powell's showdown in the 100 meters tops the lineup at the Jamaican Olympic Athletic Trials, which open on Thursday at National Stadium in Kingston.

A juror in the Roger Clemens perjury trial says he and his fellow jurors didn't find the key prosecution witness in the case credible.

DONETSK (Reuters) - For a perpetual substitute Cesc Fabregas has a habit of making match-winning contributions when it counts most for Spain. His winning penalty against Portugal in the Euro 2012 semi-final shootout on Wednesday added to a collection that includes setting up the winner in the 2010 World Cup final. Italy, …

The baseball jersey worn by New York Yankees legend Don Larsen when he pitched the only perfect game in World Series history will soon be available for auction.

LONDON (Reuters) - Whether it is the dip that trips him up as he walks on court or the veteran staff who have been there for ever, there are many things at Wimbledon to help Andy Roddick develop an Olympic relationship he has never had before. The big-serving American has played at the Games once in Athens in 2004, but …

Six-time winner Roger Federer and defending champion Novak Djokovic cruised into the Wimbledon third round as the women's draw was blown wide open with the shock exits of three top seeds.

Spain reached their third consecutive major tournament final after overcoming neighbours Portugal 4-2 on penalties in the first Euro 2012 semi-final in Donetsk.

Michael Phelps turned the tables on Ryan Lochte in the 200m freestyle final at the US Olympic swimming trials, edging his rival in a thriller as both booked London Games berths.

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli will be looking for his side to extend their proud record of never losing to Germany in a major finals when they meet in Thursday's Euro 2012 semi-final in Warsaw.

Miraculously, even out here amid the belching smokestacks and coal mines on the furthermost eastern fringes of Europe, someone had the foresight to have a copy of Viva Espana cued up, ready to go. Good job, too, because they needed it.

OMAHA, Nebraska (Reuters) - If the experts are right, Missy Franklin is already on her way to becoming the next big thing in women's swimming. But achieving her dream could come at a high price. To achieve her goals, Franklin faces the bittersweet prospect of having to shatter the dreams of one of her idols, Natalie Coughlin. …