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The World Cup qualifying competition reaches a dramatic climax on Tuesday when the European, South American and CONCACAF zones arrive at the point of no return.
Timothy Bradley Jr. advanced his claim to be regarded as the world's best welterweight by winning a split decision over Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday.
Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday but will have to wait to seal a fourth straight Formula One title as nearest rival Fernando Alonso finished fourth.
Rookie Kelly Olynyk had 15 points and six rebounds and the Boston Celtics got their first preseason win under new coach Brad Stevens, beating New York 111-81 Saturday night as the Knicks rested Carmelo Anthony and four other veterans.
Sports activities have become a popular form for the communication of business people between China and Vietnam.
Germany, Belgium and Switzerland qualified for the World Cup in Brazil while Spain, England and Russia also won on Friday to keep their fate in their own hands heading into the European zone's final round.
Baseball
James Harden scored 21 points Thursday to lead the Houston Rockets to a 116-96 win over the Indiana Pacers in the first NBA preseason game in the Philippines.
Chris Bosh scored 28 points and Dwyane Wade had eight in his preseason debut as the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 112-107 on Thursday night.
Bayern Munich midfielder Javi Martinez hopes he can return to training with the German first division club.
Baseball
A goal was celebrated with a bow and the halftime drinks were served on silver platters when two of England's oldest amateur teams played in Queen Elizabeth's back garden on Monday in the first match to be staged at Buckingham Palace.
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